Elections 2026: Hinsdale voters choose senator, governor

Hinsdale-area residents will choose a U.S. senator, a governor and a congressman today.

On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hinsdale is an Election Day voting site. DuPage County voters can look up their assigned polling place on the DuPage County Clerk's website, according to Fox 32. Voters can still register in person at an early voting location or at any polling place on Election Day. Bring two forms of ID, with at least one showing a current address.

U.S. Senate

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, a Democrat, faces former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy for the seat held by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, NBC Chicago reported. American Center Party candidate Whitfield Harrington Jr. also appears on the ballot, according to Patch's statewide voter guide.

Governor

Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, is seeking a third term in a rematch with Republican Darren Bailey, according to Patch. Pritzker's running mate is former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell. Bailey's running mate is Aaron Del Mar.

6th Congressional District

Rep. Sean Casten, a Democrat seeking a fifth term, faces Republican Niki Conforti in a rematch, Patch reported. The 6th District includes Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Darien and Willowbrook.

DuPage County sheriff

Democrat Peter Coolidge and Republican Sean Noonan are competing to succeed Sheriff James Mendrick, who did not seek a third term, according to Patch's Hinsdale voter guide.

State legislature

In the 45th District state House race, Democratic incumbent Marti Deuter faces Republican Gina Parrilli. In the 23rd District state Senate race, Democratic Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton, in office since 2019, faces Republican Linda Polacek.

Patch reported that the Republican Party has pulled back financial support from those local legislative races, noting the GOP "has essentially ceded the territory to Democrats."

Other statewide races

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, a Democrat, faces Republican Bob Fioretti. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, a Democrat, faces Republican Diane Harris. Democrat Margaret Croke faces Republican Bryan Drew for comptroller. Treasurer Michael Frerichs, a Democrat, faces Republican Max Solomon.