Illinois Governor 2026 polling average as of Oct 19, 2026, based on 2 published polls from Apr 22, 2026 to Oct 1, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
If the 2026 Illinois governor's election were held today, who would you vote for?
| Poll ended | Pollster | Sample | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Public Policy Polling for Chicago News Weekly | 569 registered voters | Pritzker 54%, Bailey 34% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Victory Research | 1,200 likely voters | Pritzker 54.3%, Bailey 34% |
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Polls compiled by The New York Times, used under CC BY 4.0. Averages calculated by People’s Poll (Methods). Updated Oct 19, 2026. Published by Onward Media LLC.