2022 Illinois Secretary of State election
The 2022 Illinois Secretary of State election will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the Illinois Secretary of State. Incumbent Democrat Jesse White is not seeking reelection to a seventh term.[1]
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Election information
The primaries and general elections will coincide with those for federal congressional races, the state's U.S. Senate race, and those for other state offices. The election will be part of the 2022 Illinois elections.
The primary election will be held on June 28.[2] The general election will be held on November 8, 2022.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Pat Dowell, Chicago alderperson[3][4]
- Alexi Giannoulias, former Illinois state treasurer and nominee for United States Senate in 2010[5]
- David Moore, Chicago alderman[6]
- Anna M. Valencia, city clerk of Chicago[7][4]
- Sidney Moore, Cook County resident[8]
Potential
- Mike Frerichs, Illinois state treasurer[9]
- Susana Mendoza, Illinois comptroller, former city clerk of Chicago, former Chicago alderman[9]
- Juliana Stratton, lieutenant governor of Illinois[3]
- Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Pat Dowell
- Federal officals
- Danny K. Davis, U.S. Representative from Illinois's 7th congressional district[17]
- Carol Moseley Braun, former U.S. Senator from Illinois and former United States ambassador to New Zealand[17]
- State officeholders
- Kam Buckner, Illinois state representative since 2019[17]
- Mattie Hunter, Illinois state senator since 2003[17]
- Lamont Robinson, Illinois state representative since 2019[17]
- Local officeholders
- Carrie Austin, Chicago alderman since 1994[17]
- Derrick Curtis, Chicago alderman since 2015[17]
- Jason Ervin, Chicago alderman since 2011[17]
- Emma Mitts, Chicago alderman since 2000[17]
- Roderick Sawyer, Chicago alderman since 2011[17]
- Chris Taliaferro, Chicago alderman since 2015[17]
- Scott Waguespack, Chicago alderman since 2007[17]
Alexi Giannoulias
- Federal officials
- Jesús "Chuy" García, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 4th congressional district[18]
- Robin Kelly, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district and chair of the Illinois Democratic Party[19]
- Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district[20]
- State officials
- Barbara Hernandez, state representative[21]
- Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California[22]
- Ram Villivalam, state senator[21]
- Labor unions
- Illinois International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees[22]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 881 and 1546[22]
- Service Employees International Union Illinois State Council[23]
- Organizations
- Our Revolution Illinois[24]
Anna Valencia
- Federal officials
- Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Senator from Illinois[25]
- Lauren Underwood, US Representative from Illinois's 14th congressional district[26]
Republican primary
Declared
- Dan Brady, Representative for Illinois State House District 105 (2013–present) and District 88 (2001-2013), Illinois Deputy House Minority Leader (2017–present)[27]
Potential
- Bill Brady, former Illinois Senate minority leader (2017-2020), former Illinois state senator (2002-2020), former Illinois state representative (1993-2001)[28]
- David McSweeney, former Representative for Illinois State House District 51 (2013–2021)[29]
Other parties
Potential
- Willie Wilson (Willie Wilson Party), businessman, candidate for mayor of Chicago in 2015 and 2019, candidate in Democratic primaries for President of the United States in 2016, Willie Wilson Party nominee for United States Senate in 2020[9]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[30] | Likely D | December 1, 2021 |
Polling
Hypothetical polling
- With Dan Brady and Alexi Giannoulias
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Dan Brady (R) |
Alexi Gianoulias (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden & Fry[31] | June 26, 2021 | 445 LV | ± 4.25% | 39% | 44% | 18% | |
References
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- Pearson, Rick; Petrella, Dan (17 Jun 2021). "Pritzker signs election package that moves 2022 primary to June, makes fixtures of curbside and mail-in voting". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- Kapos, Shia; Carrasco, Maria (2 December 2020). "MANCOW MULLS GOV RUN — ALL EYES ON SOS JOB — WHO's RUNNING CPD? — LAHOOD ON EMANUEL". POLITICO. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- "Ald. Pat Dowell enters Secretary of State race". Chicago Crusader. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- Hinton, Rachel (2 March 2021). "State Sen. Michael Hastings to join crowded field seeking to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- "Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Another Chicago alderman joins race for secretary of state". capitolfax.com. Capitol Fax. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
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- "Illinois governor looks to lure Texas CEOs". www.politico.com. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- "Willie Wilson Party may be permanent fixture". Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- "Hastings announces for Secretary of State". Suburban Chicagoland. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- Slowik, Ted (3 March 2021). "Column: Union carpenters endorse Frankfort state Sen. Michael Hastings as he kicks off run for secretary of state". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- https://capitolfax.com/2021/06/18/hastings-drops-out-of-sos-race/
- https://news.wttw.com/2021/05/11/walter-burnett-wont-run-replace-secretary-state-jesse-white
- "Jesse White won't seek re-election in 2022". WAND-TV. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- Hinton, Rachel (1 December 2020). "Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough eyeing run for Illinois secretary of state". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/4/6/22370428/county-clerk-karen-yarbrough-secretary-of-state-dowell-giannoulias-hastings-valencia
- Kapos, Shia (15 June 2021). "ENERGY BILL STILL UP IN THE AIR — LIGHTFOOT NAMES NEW CPS CEO — CHEMICAL FIRE LINGERS". POLITICO.
- Hinton, Rachel (June 9, 2021). "Democrats plow fertile political ground in secretary of state race, but still face 'long row to hoe'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- Kapos, Shia (December 1, 2020). "Secretary Giannoulias? — Blowback for Vazquez — The Comed Profit Machine". Politico. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- Kapos, Shia (December 16, 2021). "The humanity of the Chicago City Council". Politico. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- Kapos, Shia (October 25, 2021). "Illinois Dems seek 2nd Latino congressional district". Politico. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- Hinton, Rachel (April 5, 2021). "Giannoulias' seven-figure campaign haul puts him in driver's seat for fundraising in secretary of state race". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-alexi-giannoulias-seiu-endorsement-20210525-zgk4psirarggzja46nhigjogx4-story.html
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-at-white-house-biden-infrastructure-giannoulias-endorsement-spin-20210714-tq2pfokmxvbotkb244oxsihmii-story.html
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-endorses-anna-valencia-20210707-ydmsxjesxvfwjnb6siifvymmae-story.html
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/19/22291864/anna-valencia-lauren-underwood-endorsement-illinois-secretary-of-state-election
- Miller, Rich (2021-11-10). "*** UPDATED x1 *** GOP Rep. Dan Brady files paperwork to run for secretary of state". Capitol Fax. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- Cherone, Heather (11 May 2021). "As Candidates Flock to Secretary of State Race, Burnett Won't Run to Replace White". WTTW News. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- Sfondeles, Tina (September 5, 2019). "Rep. David McSweeney not seeking reelection, exploring run for statewide office". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- "Secretary of State Races: More Important Than Ever in 2022, and More Complicated, Too". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Il Secretary of State". www.politico.com/. Odgen & Fry. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
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