| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 17, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 17, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/illinois-statehouse-senate-house-elections-general-assembly-primary-what-to-know |
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A slew of candidates are facing off in the March 17 primary for Illinois General
Assembly seats. Here’s a brief look at what’s at stake.
### What is the General Assembly?
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The Illinois General Assembly meets at the state Capitol in Springfield every
January to debate and vote on proposed laws...