Illinois Midterm Election 2022

Democrat Eric Sorenson has defeated Republican Esther Joy King to win an open seat in Illinois’ 17th congressional district, according to a projection from NBC News.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his election night phone call with his opponent Darren Bailey was a short one.

The SAFE-T act may not have been on the ballot during the 2022 Midterm Election, but it played a big role. Now that Election Day is over in Illinois, attention is turning to the new law set to take effect early next year, but what exactly it will look like by then remains unclear.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker cruised to a win to secure a second term in office Tuesday, but his victory speech quickly drew speculation over whether he plans to seek a higher office – a presidential one.

As Illinois’ highest court, the state’s Supreme Court, with a long-held Democratic majority, could potentially rule on cases related to abortion access or any other major issues like civil rights, gun regulations, voting laws, criminal justice reforms and more.

Voters eagerly woke up Wednesday morning wondering if the very first question on their ballot, an amendment to the state’s constitution known as Amendment 1, or the Workers’ Rights Amendment, had passed.

As votes for the Illinois midterm election continue to be counted, the state appears to remain blue, with Democrats holding onto more than a dozen Congressional seats and retaining the governorship of the state.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has earned a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger and Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey, AP projects.

As votes continue to be counted in Illinois, several big races have yet to be called.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has earned a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger and Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey, NBC News projects.

After declaring victory in a hotly-contested battle for Illinois’ 6th District, Rep. Sean Casten teared up in a speech to supporters, remembering his late daughter who suddenly died earlier this year.

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth has secured a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger Kathy Salvi, the Associated Press has projected.

To make sure you’re up to date on all the news happening during Illinois’ 2022 November Election Day on Tuesday, NBC Chicago will have coverage and updates throughout the night wherever you are.