Election calendar
Dates first. Then races. Then the candidates we are backing.
Next election
The next election is November 2, 2026. Below are the races we're watching and the candidates we've endorsed in each.
2026 General Election
Monday, November 2, 2026
US Representative — District 1
CFR PAC endorsed
Featured federal race in a historically uncontested district.
Comptroller
CFR PAC endorsed
Statewide race focused on fiscal accountability and government waste.
Secretary of State
CFR PAC endorsed
Statewide race with a proven primary winner.
State Representative — District 35
CFR PAC endorsed
Southwest Side district with a persistent community challenger.
State Senator — District 18
CFR PAC endorsed
Southland Senate race with a strong local business leader.
County Commissioner — District 17
CFR PAC endorsed
County race featuring a former four-term Commissioner.
2026 General Election
November 2, 2026 · 2026 General
US Representative — District 1
Endorsed candidate: Christian Maxwell
Featured federal race in a historically uncontested district.
Comptroller
Endorsed candidate: Bryan Drew
Statewide race focused on fiscal accountability and government waste.
Secretary of State
Endorsed candidate: Diane Harris
Statewide race with a proven primary winner.
State Representative — District 35
Endorsed candidate: David Dewar
Southwest Side district with a persistent community challenger.
State Senator — District 18
Endorsed candidate: Christine McGovern
Southland Senate race with a strong local business leader.
County Commissioner — District 17
Endorsed candidate: Elizabeth Doody Gorman
County race featuring a former four-term Commissioner.
Know the date. Then pick the race.
See who we've endorsed for each race.