Election checklist:
- March 14, 2024 is the last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot for the March 19 primary.
- February 8, 2024 is when the local Election Authority will mail ballots to voters. It’s also the 1st day to vote early for the March 19 primary.
- January 17, 2024 is the certification of candidates. That's when you will have more information on who is running in each race in your neck of the woods.
- December 20, 2023 is the first day to apply for a vote by mail ballot. Here's how to do it.
Our Election 2024 coverage mission statement:
WNIJ believes in the value of an informed vote.
An informed voter has the information necessary to evaluate candidates and issues to make decisions using the power of their ballot.
That's why we believe election coverage should go well beyond just a rundown of results you hear on Election night.
Our coverage will be shaped throughout the year by directly engaging with people who live within the communities we serve and not driven by rehearsed talking points from candidates or outside agenda or influence.
In 2024, WNIJ will highlight areas of northern Illinois that have experienced dramatic shifts in the electorate over the past decade.
We will provide election information that is free, accessible, and available in a variety of formats and platforms and en español.
We're also partnering with local chapters of the League of Women Voters to bring you events and information about voting and the candidates before you head to the polls.
Watch the 2024 Primary Election Forum:
Election News
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Crawford had the backing of Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch. However, Guzman beats Senate incumbent Toro in another test of Democratic establishment muscle. -
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost declared victory at about 9:41 p.m., and Bailey conceded 15 minutes later. And Democratic U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Bill Foster held onto their suburban congressional seats after facing progressive challengers who tried to veer them further to the left on key issues. -
Lance Yednock did not run for re-election in the March primary. -
Win Stoller chose not to run for re-election and there are no Democrats running for the seat. -
Minority party exerts strong influence in downstate Illinois -
Incumbent Congressman Bill Foster is running against human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid in the Democratic primary race for Illinois' 11th Congressional District. -
O Kent Mercado, Jerry Evans, and Susan Hathaway-Altman are vying to be the Republican candidate for the Illinois 11th congressional district. -
This tool, based on data from the Illinois State Board of Elections, helps voters understand who is running for office in some of the key races during this election. Enter your address to see who will appear on your ballot. -
Party chairs of Boone County share their perspective on the relevance of the primary election and what they view as the issues facing the county. -
During recent candidate meet and greets hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, WNIJ surveyed members of the public about their voting questions and concerns. We plan to make engagement the centerpiece of our election coverage in 2024.
