Robert W. Fioretti
Attorney and former two-term Chicago 2nd Ward alderman (2007-2015) who previously worked in the City of Chicago Law Department and as a special assistant attorney general.
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Illinois Attorney General race: who’s running on Nov. 3, 2026
2 candidates · Every summary links to its public source · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Summaries were compiled with AI assistance from public sources and are not independently verified. They may contain errors. Check the linked source.
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What the office does
The Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer, representing Illinois in court, enforcing consumer protection and civil rights laws, and supporting law enforcement.
The candidates
Kwame Raoul
Illinois Attorney General since 2019; previously served 14 years as a state senator and worked as a Cook County assistant state's attorney.
Where they stand on this office’s decisions
Suing the federal government
1 = Sue often to block federal policies5 = Sue rarely; work with Washington
Fiorettinot placed on the scale
In a 2026 campaign post, he contrasted an attorney general "repeatedly drawn into national political battles" with one prioritizing Illinois families, taxpayers and crime victims; no specific statement on suing the federal government.
Source: bobforillinois.com
Raoul1/5
As attorney general, Raoul's office has filed more than 50 lawsuits against the Trump administration since January 2025, which he describes as fighting to protect the rule of law.
Sources: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · news.wttw.com
SAFE-T Act / ending cash bail
1 = Defend and keep it5 = Roll it back
Fioretti4/5
Fioretti says the SAFE-T Act is not working as intended, criticizing expanded electronic monitoring and saying it was never meant to let violent criminals go home.
Source: bobforillinois.com
Raoul1/5
Raoul defended the SAFE-T Act in court and, after the 2023 ruling upholding it, said a person's experience with the justice system should not vary based on income.
Sources: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · nprillinois.org
Priorities and record
Robert W. Fioretti
- Protect consumers and families from fraud, scams, and corporate misconduct, including rising utility bills.Source: bobforillinois.com
- Address public corruption and increase transparency and accountability in government at all levels.
- Improve public safety by supporting local police, reducing gun violence, and addressing underlying causes of crime.Sources: bobforillinois.com · chicago.suntimes.com
- Proposes anti-corruption steps including stronger whistleblower protections, tougher ethics penalties, expanded open-records access, and better-resourced independent watchdogs.Source: bobforillinois.com
Kwame Raoul
- Reduce crime, including violent crime and organized retail theft, and prosecute offenders who target children.Source: kwameraoul.com
- Support survivors of abuse and violence and advocate for the safety of women and children.Source: kwameraoul.com
- Use the office's litigation, including suits against federal funding cuts, to protect residents' health care access, voting rights and worker protections.
- Announced in August 2026 that Illinois will receive up to about $768 million from a multistate settlement with Meta over youth social media addiction claims.
Quick answers
When is the election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting is open now. Your county election office has locations and hours.
Who votes in this race?
Every registered voter in Illinois. Enter your ZIP code at howivote.org to see all the races on your ballot.
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