Illinois Election Results

Illinois 2024 Election Guide

Illinois, historically a Democratic stronghold in presidential races is counting the 2024 election results. While the state has consistently backed Democratic presidential candidates since 1988, other races remain competitive across local and federal levels.

Key Races:

• Presidential Race: Features Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump, and Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• U.S. House: All 17 incumbent representatives are seeking reelection
• Notable Race: The 17th Congressional District contest between Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen and Republican challenger Joe McGraw is considered the state's most competitive House race

Important Ballot Measures: Three non-binding advisory questions will appear on the ballot, including:

• Election worker protection measures
• A proposed new tax bracket
• Healthcare coverage for reproductive treatments, including IVF

Chicago School Board: The city is holding its historic first school board election, marking a shift from mayor-appointed to voter-elected members. This follows recent leadership changes where Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed an entirely new board after mass resignations.

Election Details:

• Date: November 5, 2024
• Polls Close: 7 PM CT
• Electoral Votes: 19
• Registered Voters: 8,845,816 (as of September 2024)

Historical Context:

• 2020 Election Results: Biden won with 58% vs Trump's 41%
• Previous Voter Turnout: 67% in 2020
• Early Voting Trends: 67% voted early in 2020, compared to 39% in 2022

Vote Counting Process: The Associated Press will declare winners only when mathematics show no path for trailing candidates to close the gap. In 2020, initial results began reporting at 7:09 PM CT, with about 74% of votes counted by midnight.