Politics & Government

Illinois 14th Senate District Election Results 2026: Jones Vs. Skala [Live Updates]

Incumbent Democrat Emil Jones III sought to keep his seat, opposed by Republican Brian Skala.

Longtime incumbent Emil Jones III fought to keep his seat in Illinois' 14th Senate District, challenged by Republican Brian Skala on Nov. 3.

Jones won his spot on the ballot in the March 2026 primary—the first time he'd had challengers in 20 years. Skala ran unopposed in his primary. Skala is a union plumber and a sitting trustee with the Village of Crestwood.

Polls have now closed across Illinois, and votes are being tallied. Here are AP unofficial vote totals so far:

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31 percent of votes counted at 8:13 p.m.

Emil Jones III (D)18,746
Brian Skala (R)6,844

The 14th Senate District 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.

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Election results are unofficial until certified by election authorities.

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