Treasurer
Invests the state's money.
On the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.
On the ballot
- Mike Frerichs (Democratic, Incumbent): Seeking a fourth term on his record as treasurer, including returning unclaimed property to residents, expanding the state's 529 college savings programs, and the ABLE savings program for people with disabilities.
- Max Solomon (Republican): Became the Republican nominee by receiving more than 5,000 write-in votes in the March primary after no Republican filed for the office. His campaign emphasizes faith-based public service, accessibility, and direct…
Write-in candidates
These names are not printed on the ballot. To vote for one, write the name in the blank write-in space for that office and fill in the oval (on a touchscreen, follow the write-in steps on screen). Votes count only for write-ins who filed a declaration. The Chicago Board of Elections does not post those names, so this list comes from the Cook County Clerk's list and campaign announcements; election judges at your polling place have the official one.
- Timothea Papas (Green, Write-in): Declared write-in candidate; the name is not printed on the ballot. She says the state's roughly $30 billion in funds should be invested for residents rather than private interests, wants required pension payments made…