2018 Illinois Attorney General election

The 2018 Illinois Attorney General election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Attorney General of Illinois. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who had served since 2003, did not seek re-election to a fifth term.[1] Democrat Kwame Raoul won the election with 55 percent of the vote, while Republican Erika Harold took 43 percent of the vote.

2018 Illinois Attorney General election

November 6, 2018
Turnout	56.16%
Nominee Kwame Raoul Erika Harold Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 2,488,326 1,944,142 Percentage 54.7% 42.7%
County results Raoul:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Harold:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Attorney General before election Lisa Madigan Democratic Elected Attorney General Kwame Raoul Democratic

Election information

The primaries and general elections coincided with those for federal congressional races and those for other state offices. The election was part of the 2018 Illinois elections.

Turnout

See also: 2018 Illinois elections § Turnout

For the primary elections, turnout was 24.57%, with 1,951,981 votes cast.[2][3] For the general election, turnout was 56.16%, with 4,548,409 votes cast.[2][3]

Democratic primary

Democratic candidates listed on a blank primary ballot

Candidates

The following candidates ran for the Democratic Party nomination:

Candidate		Experience	Ref
	Scott Drury	Member of the Illinois House of Representatives	[4]
	Sharon Fairley	Chief administrator of the Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability	[5]
	Aaron Goldstein	Democratic Committeeman from Chicago's 33rd ward and former defense attorney for Rod Blagojevich	[5][6]
	Renato Mariotti	Former federal prosecutor, television legal analyst and commentator	[5]
	Pat Quinn	Former governor and lieutenant governor of Illinois	[7]
	Kwame Raoul	Member of the Illinois Senate	[8]
	Nancy Rotering	Mayor of Highland Park, Illinois	[5]
	Jesse Ruiz	Chicago Park District President and former Chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education	[5][9][10]

Declined

• Jennifer Burke, former member of the Illinois Pollution Control Board.[11]
• Sarah Burke, attorney and director of external affairs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital[11][12]
• Gery Chico, former chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education.[13]
• Tom Dart, Cook County Sheriff and nominee for state treasurer in 2002[14][4]
• Zach Fardon, former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois[13]
• Kim Foxx, Cook County State's Attorney.[13][15]
• Jack D. Franks, chairman of the McHenry County Board.[8][16]
• James Glasgow, Will County State's Attorney[13]
• Mike Hastings, member of the Illinois Senate.[17]
• David Hoffman, former federal prosecutor, former Chicago Inspector General and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010[13]
• Dan Hynes, former Illinois Comptroller, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2004 and candidate for governor in 2010[18]
• Lori Lightfoot, president of the Chicago Police Board[13]
• Mike McRaith, former director of the Federal Insurance Office[19]
• Elaine Nekritz, Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives.[8][6]
• Andrew Schapiro, former United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic[8]
• Ira Silverstein, Majority Caucus Chair in the Illinois Senate.[20]
• Mariyana Spyropoulos, president of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District[21]
• Chris Welch, state representative[20]
• Ann Williams, state representative.[4]
• Andrea Zopp, deputy mayor of Chicago and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016.[13]

Endorsements

Aaron Goldstein
Organizations 39th Ward Democrats[22] Northside Democracy for America[23] Illinois Progressive Network[22] Kane County Progressives[24]

Scott Drury
Individuals Rob Warden, founder of the Center on Wrongful Convictions[25] Newspapers The News-Gazette[26]

Sharon Fairley
Organizations American Women's Party[27] Illinois National Organization for Women (dual-endorsement of both Fairley and Rotering)[28] Newspapers Chicago Sun-Times[29] Chicago Tribune[29][30] Daily Herald[31] The Dispatch–Argus[32] Rockford Register Star[33] Journal Star[34] The State Journal-Register[35]

Renato Mariotti

U.S. Government Officials Andy Slavitt former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.[36] Athletes Greg Louganis, Olympic gold Medalist diver[37] Entertainers Tara Strong, Voice actress from The Fairly Oddparents.[38] Kirk Acevedo, Actor from the HBO series Oz.[39] Aimee Mann, Rock singer-songwriter.[40] Bill Prady, Executive producer for The Big Bang Theory.[41] Melissa Jo Peltier, American film and TV producer.[42] Writers Kimberley Johnson, Huffington Post contributor.[43]

Pat Quinn
Organizations AMVOTE[44]

Kwame Raoul

U.S. Senators Former Senator Roland Burris[45] U.S. Representatives Congressman Danny K. Davis of Illinois's 7th congressional district[46] Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois's 2nd congressional district[47] Congressman Bobby Rush of Illinois's 1st congressional district[48] Statewide Officials Mike Frerichs -State Treasurer[49] State Senators Dave Koehler[50] Local officials Ameya Pawar -Chicago Alderman[51] Organizations 47th Ward Democratic Organization[52] AFFI-IAFF[53] AFL–CIO[54] Chicago Teachers Union[54] Cook County Democratic Party[55] Illinois Federation of Teachers[56] Illinois Education Association[57] Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization[58] Kankakee County Democrats[59] Madison County Democratic Party[60] Service Employees International Union Illinois Council[61] St. Clair County Democratic Central Committee[62]

Nancy Rotering

U.S. Senators Former Senator Adlai Stevenson III [63] U.S. Representatives Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D) of Illinois's 17th congressional district.[64] Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D) of Illinois's 9th congressional district.[65] Lt. Governors Former Lt. Governor Sheila Simon of Illinois[66] State Representatives Former Representative Lauren Beth Gash[67] Former Representative Daniel M. Pierce[68] Local officials Amelia Buragas -Bloomington, Illinois alderman[69] Eamon Kelley -Evanston Democratic Committeeman[70] Jackie Traynere -Will County Board Member[71] Pamela Davidson -Knox County Board Member (District 3) and Knox County Chairwoman[72] Organizations Council for a Livable World[73][28] Illinois National Organization for Women (dual-endorsement of both Rotering and Fairley)[73] National Women's Political Caucus[73]

Jesse Ruiz

U.S. Executive Branch officials Newton N. Minow, 13th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (1961-1963).[9] Penny Pritzker, 38th United States Secretary of Commerce (2013-2017).[9] U.S. Representatives Congressman Luis Gutierrez[74] State Representatives Lisa Hernandez -Illinois State Representative[75] Kathleen Willis -Illinois State Representative[75] Local officials George Cardenas -Chicago Alderman[75] Ricardo Muñoz -Chicago Alderman[75] Daniel Solis -Chicago Alderman[75] Individuals Laura Ricketts, businesswoman and co-owner of the Chicago Cubs.[9] John Rowe, businessman and former CEO of Exelon.[9]

Declined to Endorse in Primary
Organizations Democrats of Northfield Township[76] Democratic Party of Evanston[77] New Trier Democrats[78][79]

Endorsed All
Organizations Personal PAC[27][52][75][80][81][82][83][84]

Polling

Poll source	Dates administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Kwame Raoul	Pat Quinn	Nancy Rotering	Jesse Ruiz	Renato Mariotti	Sharon Fairley	Aaron Goldstein	Scott Drury	Other	Undecided
Victory Research	March 13–16, 2018	1,204	± 2.8%	24%	26%	6%	4%	3%	8%	4%	10%	–	16%
Capitol Fax/We Ask America	March 7–8, 2018	1,029	± 3.06%	15%	23%	6%	3%	3%	3%	2%	3%	–	43%
Southern Illinois University	February 19–25, 2018	472	± 4.5%	22%	18%	5%	4%	3%	3%	3%	2%	1%	39%

Results

Results by county:

  Raoul—40–50%

  Raoul—<40%

  Quinn—<40%

  Quinn—40–50%

  Quinn—50–60%

  Quinn—60–70%

  Rotering—<40%

Democratic primary results[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Kwame Raoul	390,472	30.17
	Democratic	Pat Quinn	352,425	27.23
	Democratic	Sharon Fairley	164,304	12.70
	Democratic	Nancy Rotering	123,446	9.54
	Democratic	Scott Drury	102,193	7.90
	Democratic	Jesse Ruiz	70,158	5.42
	Democratic	Renato Mariotti	51,902	4.01
	Democratic	Aaron Goldstein	39,196	3.03
Total votes			1,294,096	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Gary Grasso, DuPage County Board member and former mayor of Burr Ridge, Illinois.[85]
• Erika Harold, attorney, former Miss America and candidate for IL-13 in 2014[86]

Declined

• Jason Barickman, state senator[87]
• Daniel Cronin, chairman of the DuPage County Board[20]
• Tom Cross, former Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives and nominee for state treasurer in 2014[20]
• Kirk Dillard, former state senator and candidate for governor in 2010 and 2014[87]
• Jim Durkin, Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives[20]
• Joseph McMahon, Kane County State's Attorney.[88][89]

Endorsements

Erika Harold

U.S. Representatives[88] Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) of Illinois's 12th congressional district Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) of Illinois's 13th congressional district Congressman Randy Hultgren (R-Winfield) of Illinois's 14th congressional district Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) of Illinois's 16th congressional district Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) of Illinois's 18th congressional district Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) of Illinois's 15th congressional district Illinois State Senators[90] Republican Caucus Chair Pam Althoff (R-McHenry) Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) Senator Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) Republican Caucus Whip Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) Senator Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) Assistant Republican Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) Assistant Republican Leader Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) Deputy Republican Leader Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) Senator Jil Tracy (R-Mount Sterling) Senator Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) Illinois State Representatives[90] Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) Deputy Republican Leader Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) Representative John Cavaletto (R-Salem) Representative C. D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) Representative Randy Frese (R-Quincy) Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) Assistant Republican Leader Chad Hays (R-Catlin) Assistant Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Emmet Township) Representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) Assistant Republican Leader Michael McAuliffe (R-Chicago) Representative Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) Representative Charles Meier (R-Okawville) Representative Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) Representative Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) Representative Robert Pritchard (R-Hinckley) Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) Assistant Republican Leader David Reis (R-Effingham) Representative Nick Sauer (R-Lake Barrington) Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) Representative Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) Representative Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) Representative Keith R. Wheeler (R-Oswego) Local Officeholders Kane County State's Attorney Joseph McMahon[88][89] Organizations Maggie's List[91] Newspapers Chicago Tribune[92] Chicago Sun-Times[93] Daily Herald[94] Journal Star[95] The News-Gazette[96] The State Journal-Register[97]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Erika Harold	Gary Grasso	Undecided
Southern Illinois University	February 19–25, 2018	259	± 6.0%	18%	14%	65%

Results

Results by county:

  Harold—80–90%

  Harold—70–80%

  Harold—60–70%

  Harold—50–60%

  Tie

  Grasso—50–60%

Republican primary results[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Erika Harold	389,197	59.16
	Republican	Gary Grasso	268,688	40.84
Total votes			657,885	100.00

Third party and independents

Candidates

• Bubba Harsy (Libertarian)[98]

Potential

• Tyson Manker, attorney, Iraq War veteran and candidate for Morgan County State's Attorney in 2016[99][100][101]

General election

Endorsements

Kwame Raoul (D)

Former U.S. Executive Branch officials Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States[102] US Senators Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator (D-IL)[103] Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator (D-CA)[104] US Representatives John Lewis, U.S. Representative (GA-5)[105] Statewide officials Susana Mendoza, Comptroller of Illinois[106] County officials Kim Foxx Cook County States' Attorney[107] Local officials Chris Kennedy, Former Chair of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees and former candidate for Governor[108] Organizations Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans[109] Gun Violence Prevention PAC[110] Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC[107] Illinois National Organization for Women The Sierra Club Illinois Chapter[103] Equality Illinois Action PAC[111] Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization[112] Newspapers The Daily Herald[113] The Chicago Sun-Times[114] The St. Louis American[115]

Erika Harold (R)
Organizations National Federation of Independent Business[116] Illinois Chamber of Commerce[117] Newspapers The News-Gazette[118] Chicago Tribune[119] Dispatch-Argus[120] Rockford Register Star[121] Journal Star[122]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Kwame Raoul (D)	Erika Harold (R)	Bubba Harsy (L)	Undecided
Victory Research	September 27 – October 2, 2018	1,208	± 2.8%	44%	33%	5%	18%
Southern Illinois University	September 24–29, 2018	715	± 3.7%	36%	26%	–	39%
Research America Inc.	September 5–13, 2018	1,024	± 3.1%	43%	32%	4%[123]	21%
We Ask America	June 9–11, 2018	600	± 4.0%	44%	35%	–	21%

Results

2018 Illinois Attorney General election[3][124]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Kwame Raoul	2,488,326	54.71%	-4.75%
	Republican	Erika Harold	1,944,142	42.74%	+4.97%
	Libertarian	Bubba Harsy	115,941	2.55%	-0.22%
Total votes			4,548,409	100.00%	N/A
	Democratic hold

See also

• 2018 Illinois elections

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104. https://kwameraoul.com/news/u-s-sen-kamala-d-harris-endorses-raoul-for-attorney-general/
105. https://kwameraoul.com/news/raoul-joins-civil-rights-leader-congressman-john-lewis-and-brendan-kelly-to-get-out-the-vote/
106. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/elections/ct-met-kwame-raoul-attorney-general-race-20181102-story.html
107. https://kwameraoul.com/news/press-releases/kim-foxx-joins-planned-parenthood-to-support-kwame-raoul-for-attorney-general/
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110. https://kwameraoul.com/news/823/
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112. http://www.iviipo.org/
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115. http://www.stlamerican.com/news/editorials/the-st-louis-american-endorses-kwame-raoul-for-illinois-attorney/article_1fc951d2-d7c7-11e8-bec7-9fa555323083.html
116. "Small Business Endorses Erika Harold for Attorney General". September 12, 2018.
117. Illinois Chamber. "Our next Attorney General will have an enormous impact on our state's economic future. @ErikaHarold has what it takes to instill confidence and certainty to the business community. Vote @ErikaHarold for Attorney General #twill #ILAG". Twitter.
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123. 4% none
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External links

Official campaign websites

• Erika Harold (R) for Attorney General
• Bubba Harsy (L) for Attorney General
• Kwame Raoul (D) for Attorney General