Politics & Government
Glenview Election Guide 2026: Candidates, Early Voting Locations, Key Dates
Cook County voters will decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and several county offices on Nov. 3.
GLENVIEW, IL — From the governor's race to school borrowing and township referendum questions, Glenview voters will have plenty to consider in the Nov. 3 general election.
The ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, Congress, the Illinois General Assembly and Cook County offices, along with judicial contests and a countywide advisory referendum.
Early voting is underway at select Cook County locations, with additional sites — including Glenview Village Hall — scheduled to open Oct. 19.
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Here's what Glenview voters should know before heading to the polls.
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When Is Election Day?
The 2026 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Suburban Cook County voters can vote at their assigned precinct polling place or a designated Election Day vote center. Residents should confirm their location through the Cook County Clerk’s voter information tool.
Can I Still Register To Vote?
The regular registration deadline has passed, but online registration continues through Sunday, Oct. 18.
Grace-period registration continues through Election Day. Residents must provide two forms of identification, including one showing their current address, and vote when they register.
Residents can check their registration through the Illinois State Board of Elections’ voter lookup.
When Does Early Voting Begin?
Early voting began Oct. 7 at select Cook County locations. Additional sites will open Monday, Oct. 19.
Glenview Village Hall, 2500 E. Lake Ave., will offer early voting Oct. 19 through Nov. 2:
- Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Village Hall will not serve as an Election Day polling place, according to the Village.
Suburban Cook County residents can use any suburban Cook County early-voting site. A complete list is available on the clerk’s early-voting website.
Can I Vote By Mail?
Illinois voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail. The deadline for election officials to receive applications is Thursday, Oct. 29.
Completed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received within 14 days after Election Day. Voters can also use designated ballot drop boxes.
Applications and return instructions are available through the Cook County Clerk’s vote-by-mail website.
What Is On My Ballot?
Glenview voters will see the following statewide contests:
- U.S. Senate: Democrat Juliana Stratton faces Republican Don Tracy in the race for U.S. Senate.
- Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking another term, facing off against Republican Darren Bailey.
- Illinois Attorney General: Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul faces Republican Bob Fioretti.
- Illinois Secretary of State: Democratic Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias faces Republican Diane Harris.
- Illinois Comptroller: Democrat Margaret Croke faces Republican Bryan Drew.
- Illinois Treasurer: Democratic Treasurer Michael Frerichs faces Republican Max Solomon.
Glenview spans multiple congressional, legislative, county board and township districts. The races and local questions on an individual ballot depend on the voter’s address.
U.S. House Of Representatives
- Daniel Biss, Democrat
- John Elleson, Republican
- Brad Schneider, Democrat, incumbent
- Carl Lambrecht, Republican
Illinois Senate
8th Senate District
- Ram Villivalam, Democrat, incumbent
- Vince Romano, Republican
9th Senate District
- Patrick Hanley, Democrat
- Tom Lally, Republican
29th Senate District
- Julie A. Morrison, Democrat, incumbent
- Kate McGrath, Republican
Illinois House Of Representatives
15th House District
- Michael J. Kelly, Democrat, incumbent, running unopposed
17th House District
- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Democrat, incumbent
- James “Jim” Geldermann, Republican
18th House District
- Robyn Gabel, Democrat, incumbent
- Pete Donaghue, Republican
57th House District
- Tracy Katz Muhl, Democrat, incumbent
- Daniel T. Behr, Republican
Residents will vote in the Senate and House districts serving their address.
Cook County Races
Countywide contests include:
- County Board president: Democratic incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and Libertarian Michael Murphy.
- Assessor: Democrat Pat Hynes and Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis.
- Clerk: Democratic incumbent Monica Gordon, running unopposed.
- Sheriff: Democratic incumbent Thomas J. Dart and Libertarian Brad Sandefur.
- Treasurer: Democratic incumbent Maria Pappas, running unopposed.
County board districts serving Glenview include:
9th County Board District
- Maggie Trevor, Democrat, incumbent
- Jon Luers, Republican
13th County Board District
- Josina Morita, Democrat, incumbent
- Aasi Siddique, Republican
14th County Board District
- Scott R. Britton, Democrat, incumbent, running unopposed
Board of Review races also depend on district boundaries. Residents should check their sample ballot for the applicable contest.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Voters can select up to three candidates for six-year terms:
- Precious Brady-Davis, Democrat
- Eira Lizeth Corral Sepúlveda, Democrat
- Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Democrat
- Michelle Pennington, Republican
- Timothy E. Rueckert, Republican
- Jill B. Shestokas, Republican
Democrat Cameron "Cam" Davis is running unopposed for a separate two-year unexpired term.
Judicial Contests And Retention Questions
The ballot includes judicial elections and questions asking whether sitting judges should remain in office. Subcircuit races vary by voting address.
Residents can consult their sample ballot and judicial evaluations before voting.
District 63 School Bond Referendum
Glenview residents living in East Maine School District 63 will decide whether to authorize $120.6 million in bonds for school improvements.
The district says the proposal would address aging building systems, safety and accessibility needs, overcrowding and instructional spaces.
A yes vote would authorize the borrowing. A no vote would reject it. The question applies to voters within District 63's boundaries.
More information is available on District 63’s referendum website.
Northfield Township Referendums
Glenview voters living in Northfield Township will consider three township questions:
- Road district consolidation: A binding question asking whether to abolish the separate Northfield Township Road District and transfer its responsibilities, assets and obligations to the township.
- Food pantry meals: An advisory question asking whether the township should explore offering prepackaged meals through its food pantry.
- Waste services: An advisory question asking whether the township should evaluate the costs, efficiencies and processes for garbage collection, disposal, composting and recycling services in unincorporated areas.
The road district question would not abolish Northfield Township.
Details are available in the township’s referendum FAQ.
Cook County Advisory Referendum
Cook County voters will consider a nonbinding question asking whether Illinois should impose an additional 3 percent income tax on income exceeding $1 million.
The proposal would divide the additional revenue equally between property tax relief and public education. Approval of the advisory question would not enact the tax.
How Can I See My Complete Ballot?
Use the Cook County Clerk’s voter information tool to confirm your districts, polling place and complete sample ballot.
Because Glenview crosses township and school district boundaries, residents should check which local referendum questions apply to their address.
For full coverage of the 2026 election in Illinois, go here.
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