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Illinois · Illinois Treasurer · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Mike Frerichs

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent treasurer (2015-present)

2026 race · Illinois Treasurer

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

98%2%
● Mike FrerichsINC● Max Solomon
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Background

Current office
Illinois Treasurer
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
5 (5 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Treasurer Nov 8, 2022

    D · 54.3% · 2,206,434 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    Treasurer Nov 6, 2018

    D · 57.6% · 2,593,816 votes

    Won
  3. 2012

    State Senate · LD-52 Nov 6, 2012

    D · 64.8% · 48,493 votes

    Won
  4. 2010

    State Senate · LD-52 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 61.4% · 32,583 votes

    Won
  5. 2006

    State Senate · LD-52 Nov 7, 2006

    D · 48.8% · 27,149 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026