WCBU's coverage of the candidates and issues on the ballot in the Nov. 8, 2022, general election.
Register to vote - Peoria County | Tazewell | Woodford
Early voting - Peoria | Tazewell | Woodford
Vote by mail - Peoria | Tazewell | Woodford
DEBATES
WCBU is planning or part of several debates and candidate forums ahead of the election. Check back as new dates are announced.
- Sept. 27: 91st Illinois House District | Recap | Video
- Oct. 3: 17th Congressional District
- Oct. 6: Governor's race
FIND MY DISTRICT
Illinois recently went through a post-census redistricting, meaning you may live in a new legislative or congressional district.
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17th Congressional District
- In Normal, GOP House leader Kevin McCarthy raises cash for Esther Joy King
- King, Sorensen outline differences in 17th District U.S. House debate
- Republican Esther Joy King zeroes in on combating inflation during her second IL-17 run
- Why Eric Sorensen believes a hometown advantage may prove key to tilting 'toss-up' IL-17 to Democrats this November
- Democrat Eric Sorensen and Republican Esther Joy King win in 17th Congressional District
Statehouse
- Q&A: State Sen. Koehler discusses his re-election, and the new shape of the 46th legislative district
- State Sen. Koehler fends off Anderson in 46th District race
- Fact check: Anderson campaign mailer misrepresents Koehler comments in WCBU interview
- During stop at ISU, Pritzker says he'll push for free college for low and middle-income students
- Koehler, Anderson make their cases for representing the new 46th State Senate District
Other Election Coverage
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Sorensen, a former television meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities, defeated Republican Esther Joy King by about four points in the district. -
It appears Democrats will retain control of the Peoria County Board, albeit with a slightly smaller margin.
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While Peoria County saw less than 50% turnout, Tazewell County predicts a 60% turnout rate after vote-by-mail ballot acceptance ends.
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) is returning to represent the 92nd District in Springfield for another two years.
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Democrat Eric Sorensen has declared victory in the 17th Congressional District. His opponent, Republican Esther Joy King, has not conceded.
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The county's Democrats ran a full slate of candidates against Republicans in District 1, the only district where the Democrats still retained incumbents.
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Election officials are preparing for an unprecedented number of poll watchers this year.
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Both the Peoria County Elections Commission and Tazewell County Clerk’s office report an increase in early voting and mail-in ballots this election season.
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The Peoria Public Library is hosting an event to help teach the process of voting and encourage people to make their voices heard.
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In the fast-paced televised debate ahead of the November election, the governor and state senator traded barbs while ducking questions.
