YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
In the upcoming primary election on March 17th, you will have the opportunity to vote for those who will represent us in our counties, state and Washington, DC.
With so much at stake, it is vital to learn about the races and candidates who will significantly impact your pocketbook, your family, your job, and your employer.
Your vote has never been more important!
Who we elect will determine:
- Whether more jobs or fewer jobs are available for workers like you.
- Whether employers have the ability to increase wages and benefits for you and your colleagues.
- Whether taxes are going to go up even more or go down for working families like yours.
When you vote, you should know each candidate’s positions on these key issues because they have the biggest impact on your business, your job, and your family:
- Lowering Taxes
- Supporting American Manufacturing
- Reducing the Cost of Doing Business
- Decreasing Energy Costs
- Lowering Health Care Costs
TMA 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES
In an effort to provide you information about candidates running in the March 17 primary election, TMA sent questionnaires to more than 150 primary candidates running for their party’s nomination for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Illinois Governor, Illinois Senate, and Illinois House.
All the candidates who were asked their opinions on these issues are in contested primary races in districts where TMA members’ businesses are located.
Based on those candidates who respected you enough to respond, TMA is recommending the following bipartisan candidates who scored at least 80% on TMA’s 2026 Illinois Primary questionnaire:
US Senate
Don Tracy (Republican)
Sean Brown (Democrat)
Steve Botsford (Democrat)
US House
Donna Miller (Democrat – 2nd District)
Skylar Duensing (Republican – 6th District)
Niki Conforti (Republican – 6th District)
Sanjyot Dunung (Democrat – 8th District)
Herbert Hebein (Republican – 8th District)
Mark Rice (Republican – 8th District)
Dongbo Mark Su (Republican – 9th District)
Paul Friedman (Republican – 9th District)
John Elleson (Republican – 9th District)
Jeff Walter (Republican – 11th District)
Charlie Kim (Republican – 11th District)
Jeff Walter (Republican – 11th District
Gary Vician (Republican – 14th District)
James Marter (Republican – 14th District)
Illinois Governor
Ted Dabrowski (Republican)
James Mendrick (Republican)
Rick Heidner (Republican)
Darren Bailey (Republican)
Illinois Senate
Jessica Breugelmans (Republican – 33rd District)
Illinois House
Kenya Franklin (Democrat – 26th District)
Tony McCombie (Republican – 94th District)
REGISTER TO VOTE
Make sure you’re registered to vote! Check your status or register at: ova.elections.il.gov
To Vote in Illinois:
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be 18 on or before November 8th.
- A resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
IMPORTANT LINKS FOR VOTING OPTIONS
You can now request a mail in ballot, register to vote, and early voting is open at your election authority. Click on your location below: