The 2022 Illinois Secretary of State election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the next Illinois Secretary of State. Incumbent Democrat Jesse White did not seek re-election to a seventh term. Alexi Giannoulias, a former state treasurer, won the open seat.
Background The primaries and general elections coincided with those for federal congressional races, the state's U.S. Senate race, and those for other state offices. The election was part of the 2022 Illinois elections.
The primary election was held on June 28. The general election was held on November 8, 2022.
Democratic primary
Candidates Nominee Alexi Giannoulias, former Illinois state treasurer and nominee for United States Senate in 2010
Eliminated in primary David Moore, Chicago alder from the 17th ward Sidney Moore Anna Valencia, City Clerk of Chicago
Withdrawn Pat Dowell, Chicago alder from the 3rd ward (running for Illinois' 1st congressional district) (endorsed Giannoulias) Michael Hastings, state senator
Declined Walter Burnett Jr., an incumbent member of the Chicago City Council from Chicago's 27th ward Mike Frerichs, incumbent Illinois State Treasurer (running for reelection) Susana Mendoza, incumbent Illinois Comptroller (running for reelection) Juliana Stratton, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (running for reelection) (endorsed Anna Valencia) Jesse White, incumbent Secretary of State (endorsed Anna Valencia) Karen Yarbrough, Cook County clerk, former Cook County recorder of deeds, and former state representative
Endorsements
Forum + 2022 Illinois Secretary of State Democratic primary candidate fourm Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Alexi Giannoulias David Moore Sidney Moore Anna Valencia1 May 27, 2022 Union League Clubof Chicago CraigDellimore YouTube
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error AlexiGiannoulias DavidMoore AnnaValencia Other UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D)Global Strategy Group (D)January 5–10, 2022600 (LV)± 4.0%13%12%13%4%58%Ogden & Fry (R)Ogden & Fry (R)December 2021400 (LV)± 5.0%18%2%7%4%69%
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dan Brady, state representative since 2001
Eliminated in primary John C. Milhiser, former United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error DanBrady JohnMilhiser UndecidedOgden & Fry (R)Ogden & Fry (R)June 24, 2022518 (LV)± 4.4%42%18%39%Ogden & Fry (R)Ogden & Fry (R)June 11–12, 2022662 (LV)± 3.9%32%17%51%Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D)June 6–7, 2022677 (LV)± 3.8%29%13%58%
Results
Libertarian convention Withdrew after winning nomination Jesse White, automotive factory worker (no relation to incumbent Jesse White)
Replacement candidate Jon Stewart, former professional wrestler and candidate for Governor of Illinois in 2018 (no relation to talk show host Jon Stewart)
General election Forum + 2022 Illinois Secretary of State pre-primary candidate forum Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Dan Brady Alexi Giannoulias David Moore Anna Valencia1 Oct. 17, 2022 CAN TV Sylvia Snowden YouTube
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball December 1, 2021Elections DailyNovember 7, 2022
Post-primary endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error AlexiGianoulias (D) DanBrady (R) Other UndecidedEmerson CollegeEmerson CollegeOctober 20–24, 20221,000 (LV)± 3.0%48%39%4%9%Victory Geek (D)Victory Geek (D)August 25–28, 2022512 (LV)± 4.3%55%37%–8%Ogden & Fry (R)Ogden & Fry (R)June 26, 2021445 (LV)± 4.3%44%39%–18%
Results
By congressional district Giannoulias won 13 of 17 congressional districts, with the remaining four going to Brady, including one that elected a Democrat. District Giannoulias Brady Representative68%30%Bobby Rush (117th Congress)Jonathan Jackson (118th Congress) 66% 32%Robin Kelly68%30%Marie Newman (117th Congress)Delia Ramirez (118th Congress) 69% 29%Chuy García 69% 30%Mike Quigley 54% 44%Sean Casten 84% 13%Danny Davis 55% 43%Raja Krishnamoorthi 70% 28%Jan Schakowsky 60% 38%Brad Schneider 54% 44%Bill Foster 25% 72%Mike Bost 53% 45%Nikki Budzinski 52% 46%Lauren Underwood 28% 70%Mary Miller 32% 65%Darin LaHood47%51%Cheri Bustos (117th Congress)Eric Sorensen (118th Congress)
Notes
Partisan clients
References
External links Official campaign websites Dan Brady (R) for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias (D) for Secretary of State Jesse White (L) for Secretary of State