Illinois' 14th Senate District Democratic Race: Primary Election 2026

It's time to head to the polls for the March 17 primary, as Illinois and the nation edge closer to the November midterm elections.

For the first time in nearly two decades, State Sen. Emil Jones III will see challengers in a primary.

First elected in 2009, Jones represents the 14th Senate District, which stretches from Roseland on Chicago's South Side to include all or parts of Alsip, Blue Island, Calumet Park, Chicago, Crestwood, Dixmoor, Dolton, Harvey, Homer Glen, Merrionette Park, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Posen, Riverdale, Robbins and Tinley Park.

Ahmed Karrar and Kenny Williams are vying to unseat Jones in the primary.

Candidates were provided a questionnaire. If returned, their profiles are linked below.

• Emil Jones III

• Ahmed Karrar

• Kenny Williams

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.

If you're not sure if you're registered to vote, you can check online. If you're not registered, even though online voter registration has closed, you can still register in person the same day you vote, whether you vote early or on Election Day.

To register in person, you'll need to bring two forms of ID or proof of residency, including a passport, driver's license, lease or mortgage. At least one form of ID must list your current address.

If you don't know your polling place, you can find it here.