We are days away from the 2026 Illinois primary election, and there are countless major races that voters will have to pay attention to. From U.S. Senate to Illinois governor to Cook County Board President, a slew of offices are on the primary ballot, and voters will be tasked with identifying candidates that will be vying for the positions when the general election arrives. According to a new national NBC News poll, majorities of registered voters disapprove of how President Donald Trump has handled the issues that defined the first months of a tumultuous midterm election year, as Democrats maintain an advantage in the battle for control of Congress #election2026 #PrimaryElections #illinoispolitics