By: Ashmar Mandou

On Tuesday night, Governor J.B. Pritzker has been reelected, after a contentious battle between him and Republican hopeful State Senator Darren Bailey. Additional results showed Democrats sweeping several big races, including State Treasurer and Illinois State Attorney.

Illinois -Governor
(D) J.B. Pritzker (I) 54.2%
(R) Darren Bailey 43.1%

Illinois –Comptroller
(D) Susana Mendoza 57%
(R) Shannon Teresi 41%

Illinois –Treasurer
(D) Michael Frerichs 54%
(R) Tom Demmer 44%

Illinois –State Attorney
(D) Kwame Raoul 55.3%
(R) Thomas DeVore 42.5%

U.S. Senate: Tammy Duckworth (D)
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth has secured a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger Kathy Salvi, Tuesday night. Duckworth, who was first elected to the Senate in 2016 after serving two terms in the House.

Secretary of State: Alexi Giannoulis (D)
Former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has won statewide office for the second time, on Tuesday, defeating Republican Rep. Dan Brady to become the new secretary of state. Giannoulias, who served one term as treasurer before being defeated in the 2010 U.S. Senate race against Republican Mark Kirk, will replace Jesse White next year, with White retiring after a career that spanned 24 years in office.

Cook County Races

In Cook County, incumbents Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Sheriff Tom Dart, Clerk Karen Yarbrough, Treasurer Maria Pappas and Assessor Fritz Kaegi were all re-elected.

Congressman Mike Quigley Defeats Republican Tommy Hanson

Longtime Congressman Mike Quigley defeated Republican challenger Tommy Hanson in the 5th Congressional District. With 97% of the vote counted, Quigley led Hanson 67.6% to 30.8%, with independent candidate Jerico Matias Cruz a distant third at 1.6%

Congressional Wins

• U.S. House District 1: Johnathan Jackson (D)

• U.S. House District 2: Robin Kelly (D)

• U.S. House District 3: Delia Ramirez (D)

• U.S. House District 4: Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D)

• U.S. House District 5: Mike Quigley (D)

• U.S. House District 6: Sean Casteen (D)

• U.S. House District 7: Danny Davis (D)

• U.S. House District 8: Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)

• U.S. House District 9: Janice Schakowski (D)

• U.S. House District 10: Brad Schneider (D)

• U.S. House District 11: Bill Foster (D)

• U.S. House District 12: Mike Boost (R)

• U.S. House District 13: Nikki Budzinski (D)

• U.S. House District 14: Lauren Underwood (D)

• U.S. House District 15: Mary Miller (R)

• U.S. House District 16: Darin LaHood (R)