2026 Democratic Primary Candidate Forums

We’re hosting candidate forums for key races in the 2026 Democratic Primary to learn where candidates stand on critical issues. Check out the recordings below or join us for an upcoming forum.

Thank you to our co-hosts! The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans, Illinois Education Association, Personal PAC, Chicago Votes, Housing Action Illinois, SEIU HCIIMK, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Coalition on Immigration and Refugee Rights, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Equality Illinois, Illinois Federation of Teachers, Rainbow PUSH, Access Living, Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Invest to Elect, Indivisible Illinois, She Votes IL, Illinois NOW Women's Alliance, Chicago League of Women Voters, Arc of Illinois, The People's Lobby, Chicago Women Take Action, Chicago Cares, Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community, Sunrise Movement Chicago, and Democratic Women of the South Suburbs.