Compare: Secretary of State

Diane M. Harris · Republican

• Will County Republican on the Joliet Junior College board Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Describes herself as an entrepreneur; lost a 2022 state Senate race as the Republican nominee Chicago Sun-Times ↗

Alexi Giannoulias · Democratic · Incumbent

• Secretary of state, seeking a second term Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Former Illinois state treasurer Chicago Sun-Times ↗
• Also running for Chicago mayor in February 2027 Capitol News Illinois ↗

Diane M. Harris · Republican

• Says: Would offer rules-of-the-road tests only in English Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Says: Would keep online appointments alongside walk-in visits Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Says: Would improve the business licensing process Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Says: Favors driving tests for all age groups Chicago Sun-Times ↗
• Says: Would ensure the office follows state law on license plate readers Chicago Sun-Times ↗
• Says: Supports repealing the laws that let undocumented immigrants get driving privileges WTTW voter guide (candidate's answers) ↗
• Says: Would review the office's $885 million budget for waste and fraud WTTW voter guide (candidate's answers) ↗

Alexi Giannoulias · Democratic · Incumbent

• Added appointment scheduling at driver facilities and fast-pass kiosks Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Worked with lawmakers to authorize digital IDs and driver's licenses Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Backed a law restricting state grants to libraries that ban books Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Backed a regulatory structure for e-bikes and e-scooters Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Rolled back age-based driving test requirements for older drivers Chicago Sun-Times ↗
• Says: Wants accountability after federal immigration authorities searched state data Chicago Sun-Times ↗

Diane M. Harris · Republican

• No election complaints, federal cases or lawyer discipline found in the sources checked, Oct. 2021 to Oct. 2026 Illinois State Board of Elections ↗

Alexi Giannoulias · Democratic · Incumbent

• A mayoral rival sued to make him choose between re-election and a mayoral run; a judge dismissed it as premature Oct. 14 and the plaintiff plans to appeal Chicago Sun-Times ↗

Diane M. Harris · Republican

• Reported $134 on hand at the end of September Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Spent $3,420 last quarter, advertising only in the Joliet area Capitol News Illinois ↗

Alexi Giannoulias · Democratic · Incumbent

• Reported $19.1 million on hand at the end of September Capitol News Illinois ↗
• Raised nearly $3.7 million in the second quarter Chicago Sun-Times ↗