2026 Illinois secretary of state race

Incumbent: Alexi Giannoulias (Democratic)

Alexi GiannouliasDemocratic

DHDiane HarrisRepublican

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Issue	Giannoulias	Harris
Crime & policing	Unknown	Unknown
Housing costs	Unknown	Unknown
Fentanyl & drug enforcement	Unknown	Unknown
Election integrity: voter ID	Unknown	Unknown

Declared candidates

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Alexi Giannoulias
Democratic · Incumbent
Stated positions (17) ▾
- Abortion: Supports protecting a woman's right to choose under Roe v. Wade and funding prevention and contraception. [1][2]
- Business services: Supports strengthening the Business Services Division to make it easier to start businesses. [1]
- Clean energy: Supports incentives for renewable energy, hybrid vehicles, and putting a price on global warming pollution. [1]

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