National Primary Elections 2026: Live Results and Map The 2026 primary elections saw intense competition across key races, with early results shaping the political landscape ahead of the general election. In Illinois, Senate and House races drew significant attention, with candidates vying for dominance in both Republican and Democratic primaries. For the Illinois Senate Republican primary, Tracy emerged as the projected winner with 39.9% of the vote, followed by Evans at 22.8% and Chlebek at 11.1%. The Democratic primary saw Stratton leading with 40.1%, narrowly edging out Krishnamoorthi’s 33.2%. In the House District 2 Democratic primary, Miller secured 40.4% of the vote, while Jackson Jr. and Peters followed closely. The contest for congressional control highlighted the Democrats’ need to gain four Senate seats and three House seats to shift power. In Illinois, the Senate race saw Stratton’s victory, while the House primaries featured fierce battles, particularly in District 7, where Ford and Conyears-ervin faced off. Meanwhile, in other states, Senate races unfolded with decisive outcomes, such as Mississippi’s Democratic primary, where Colom won 73%, and the Republican race, where Hyde-Smith secured 80.8%. Arkansas’ Senate races also saw strong wins for Cotton (81.6%) and Shoffner (78.3%), while North Carolina’s Senate primaries saw Cooper’s overwhelming victory with 92% of the vote. House primary results across multiple states provided further insight into the political dynamics. In Mississippi, all four House districts reported results, while Arkansas and North Carolina saw extensive turnout. Texas’ 38 House districts also saw significant activity, with Abbott winning the Republican primary in the governor’s race with 81.8%. The Democratic primary for Texas governor saw Hinojosa secure 58.#illinois_senate_republican_primary #tracy #evans #chlebek #stratton
