Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias (D) vs. Diane M. Harris (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a secretary of state do?
Duties vary by state. Often oversees elections and keeps official records; in some states (including Illinois) runs driver's licenses and vehicle registration. Usually 4 years.
- Elections and voter rolls (in many states)
- Business filings
- Driver's licenses (in some states)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Alexi Giannoulias
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Diane M. Harris
Who they are
In their words: “Official campaign website for Diane Harris for Illinois Secretary of State” campaign site
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Where they stand, issue by issue
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Work with legislators to reduce fees for Seniors, Veterans and DMV customerssource
Clean up the voter rolls and promote election integrity during all registrationssource
Advocate for safer smarter rules of the roads protecting families safety and young driverssource
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Cost of living & jobs, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing.
About this race
Alexi Giannoulias (Democrat) is the incumbent. Usually 4 years.
Candidates from the Illinois State Board of Elections certified candidate list.