Illinois EXECUTIVE OFFICES
SECRETARY OF STATE
COMPTROLLER
TREASURER
Republican Candidates
Illinois Government Leadership. Learn about the GOP Candidates for ILLINOIS Executives Offices
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GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR - State's chief executive, implementing laws, managing the executive branch, proposing budgets, and serving as the main liaison with the federal government, while also having legislative power to sign or veto bills.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL - Chief prosecutor for a county, representing the state and the people in criminal cases.
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SECRETARY OF STATE - Manages driver/vehicle services (licenses, plates), corporations, state records, libraries, archives, and the organ donor registry.
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COMPTROLLER - Maintains the central fiscal accounts of the state, and orders payments into and out of the funds held by the Treasurer.
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TREASURER - Acts as the state's chief banker and investment officer, managing public funds, investing state money for growth and security, overseeing banking operations, handling state debt.
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Walter Adamczyk
Secretary of State (Conservative Republican)
"A platform centered on administrative professionalism, merit-based hiring, improved public services, and veteran support initiatives."
Campaign Sites with Social Media Links
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Elected Republican Committeeman for Chicago’s 29th Ward, a party
leadership position that involves organizing at the precinct and ward levels.
WHY RUNNING
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Running to restore integrity, professionalism, and fairness to the Office
of the Secretary of State. -
Criticizes what he sees as cronyism and political favoritism in hiring
and operations, and asserts the office should be run as a non-political public
service agency with hiring based on merit and character rather than political
connections.
KEY PRIORITIES
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Proposes that honorably discharged veterans receive free Illinois driver’s
licenses or state IDs upon proof of service. -
Establishing dedicated walk-in services / express lanes for veterans at Secretary of State facilities.
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Improve state recordkeeping and DMV operations, including reducing
backlogs and enhancing public access to services. -
Increase transparency in licensing and document processing for all Illinois
residents and businesses. -
Strengthen voter access and system integrity in election-related records and services.
Diane Harris
Secretary of State (Conservative Republican)
"Service modernization, customer service improvements, cybersecurity protections, and accountability for the Secretary of State’s office. Residents deserve fast, fair, and accessible government services statewide. "
Campaign Site with Social Media Links
Ballotpedia Site with Social Media Links
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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32-year career at ComEd (Commonwealth Edison), including service as an
IBEW union steward. -
After retirement, became a small business owner (ladies’ dress shop in
downtown Joliet). -
Worked as a licensed insurance agent and currently is a certified notary
public with bonding and signing credentials; also operates a mobile notary
business statewide. -
Substitute teacher in local high school District 204, engaging with youth and
families.
WHY RUNNING
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Running to improve customer service, modernization, and accountability in the Secretary of State’s office.
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Emphasizes that government should serve people efficiently, rather than
be burdensome, with particular focus on vehicle and licensing services.
KEY PRIORITIES
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Expedite and Modernize DMV services including in-person and remote options to reduce wait times and improve access.
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Expand Fast Lane service and consider additional service kiosks statewide.
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Strengthen cybersecurity protections for personal data handled by the
Secretary of State’s office. -
Advocate for safe, smarter rules of the road that protect families and young
drivers. -
Ensure services are fair, accessible, and professional for all residents across Illinois.
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Review internal spending and seek efficiency and accountability in the
Secretary of State’s budget and operations.
Bryan Drew
Comptroller (Conservative Republican)
"A strong, independent leader as Comptroller to serve as a
watchdog to the tax-and-spend agendas."
Campaign Sites with Links to Social Media
https://www.drewforillinois.com/
Ballotpedia Site with Social Media Links
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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A licensed attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience practicing in southern Illinois, including in state and federal courts and before the Illinois Supreme Court.
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He has handled hundreds of jury trials and bench matters, and is recognized
for extensive courtroom work. -
He has built a reputation for challenging government overreach.
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Honors include being named a Top 100 Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers.
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Served as President of the Franklin County Bar Association.
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Served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Rend Lake College
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Serves as an attorney for Rend Lake College.
WHY RUNNING
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A focus on government fiscal accountability and transparency. He has argued that the Comptroller’s office should act as a check on government waste and fiscal mismanagement, protecting taxpayers and exposing fraud.
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His campaign messaging contrasts with those of Democratic candidates,
particularly over tax policy, including opposition to additional tax hikes and
revival of a progressive income tax.
KEY PRIORITIES
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Expose government waste and ensure greater transparency in how state funds are managed and spent.
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Emphasizes a conservative fiscal approach aimed at preventing tax
increases and holding state government accountable for budgetary decisions. -
Controlling spending and eliminating waste can help make Illinois more affordable for working families.
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A non-partisan watchdog role rather than a political actor, focusing on accuracy and integrity in state financial reporting.
Max Solomon
(write-in)
Treasurer (Conservative Republican)
"Christian, Conservative, Republican." "Fiscal and pension reform,
government accountability, and a broad conservative policy stance."
Campaign Site with Social Media Links
https://www.facebook.com/max.solomon.10
Ballotpedia Site with Social Media Links
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Attorney by profession and has practiced law (details of his legal career beyond this general fact are not comprehensively documented online).
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Political Experience
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Withdrew from the Illinois Gubernatorial race (2026) to run as treasurer
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Ran in earlier general election races, including a 2020 run for Illinois
House District 38 and a 2024 run for Illinois State Senate District 19.
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WHY RUNNING
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Running as a write-in Republican candidate for Illinois State
Treasurer in the March 17, 2026 primary and the general election. “Write-in” status means his name does not appear on the printed ballot; voters must
physically write his name to vote for him. -
Address core fiscal and governance issues facing Illinois—particularly fiscal responsibility, pension reform, and government accountability.
KEY PRIORITIES
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Address the pension crisis as a core financial challenge, framing it as central to the state’s fiscal health.
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Focus on reducing waste, improving transparency, and holding government accountable for financial practices.
