October 5, 2026
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New Chicago News Weekly Poll Finds Pritzker Up 20 Points, Democratic Candidates Leading Statewide Races
Survey conducted by Public Policy Polling also finds wider Democratic margins among voters most excited to cast ballots this fall
Chicago News Weekly released the results of a new statewide election poll conducted by Public Policy Polling showing Gov. JB Pritzker with a 20-point advantage over Republican Darren Bailey and Democratic candidates leading each of the five statewide contests surveyed. The poll surveyed 569 Illinois voters from Sept. 30 through Oct. 1.