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Croke Leads Democratic Race for Illinois Comptroller
Four Democrats compete in Illinois' 2026 comptroller primary focusing on experience and fiscal priorities; Margaret Croke leads fundraising with $1.8 million, state filings show.
- Tuesday's contest in Illinois saw four Democrats compete in the March 17, 2026, statewide Democratic primary to replace Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who is stepping down after the November general election.
- As Illinois' chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays bills, monitors compliance, records transactions, issues reports, and oversees pension assets on the Illinois State Board of Investment and State Employees' Retirement System Board.
- With roughly 87% counted, the Associated Press shows Croke at 34.7% and Villa at 32.4%, while Kim has 24.1% and Kifowit 8.7%, and Croke raised $1.8 million to Villa's $1.4 million.
- The primary's winner would then likely face Bryan Drew, a southern Illinois attorney who ran unopposed in the Republican primary, in the November general election.
- Policy proposals include revamping vendor payments, prioritizing human services, and enforcing prevailing wage rules, with endorsements and donations shaping the race's stakes.
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Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries - IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, held a 24,000-vote lead with 83 percent of votes reporting as of 10 p.m. — a roughly 2.4% advantage over state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago. The post Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries appeared first on IPM Newsroom.
Margaret Croke Wins Democratic Nomination for Illinois Comptroller Seat
ILLINOIS - Margaret Croke will run against Bryan Drew for the Illinois comptroller seat.Incumbent Susana Mendoza has decided not to run for reelection. During the March 17, 2026, primary, four Democrats — Margaret Croke, Stephanie Kifowit, Holly Kim and Karina Villa — competed for the Democratic nomination. Croke received 35% of votes, Kifowit had 32.5% of votes, Kim took 24% of votes, and Villa had 8.5% votes. The general election is scheduled …
2026 primary day election results: Comptroller
Four candidates are competing for the Democratic nomination in the March 17 primary: state Rep. Margaret Croke of Chicago, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit of Oswego, state Sen. Karina Villa of West Chicago, and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim of Mundelein. The lone Republican in the race is Bryan Drew, an attorney from Benton in southern Illinois.
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