The 2026 Illinois State Comptroller election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the state comptroller of Illinois. Incumbent Democrat Susana Mendoza declined to run for a third full term.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Margaret Croke, state representative from the 12th district (2021–present)
Eliminated in primary Stephanie Kifowit, state representative from the 84th district (2013–present) Holly Kim, Lake County Treasurer Karina Villa, state senator from the 25th district (2021–present)
Disqualified George Danos, Champaign County Auditor
Declined Rickey Hendon, former state senator from the 84th district (1993–2011) Susana Mendoza, incumbent state comptroller (endorsed Kim)
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MargaretCroke George Danos Stephanie Kifowit Holly Kim Karina Villa Other UndecidedTulchin Research (D)November 12–17, 2025600 (LV)± 4.0%6%3%2%9%8%–72%Change Research (D)October 13–17, 2025679 (LV)± 3.9%3%2%1%6%7%3%78%
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bryan Drew, attorney
Results
General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MargaretCroke (D) BryanDrew (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)September 30 – October 1, 2026569 (LV)48%37%15%
Results
Notes
Partisan clients
References
External links Official campaign websites Margaret Croke (D) Bryan Drew (R)