Treasurer
Michael W. Frerichs (D) vs. Max Solomon (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a state treasurer do?
Manages and invests the state's money and often runs unclaimed property and college savings programs. Usually 4 years.
- Invests state funds
- Unclaimed property returns
- 529 college savings plans
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Michael W. Frerichs
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Max Solomon
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Where they stand, issue by issue
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No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Cost of living & jobs, Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Michael W. Frerichs (Democrat) is the incumbent. Usually 4 years.
Candidates from the Illinois State Board of Elections certified candidate list.