Information updated as of May 12, 2022. The 2022 Illinois primary election will occur on June 28. All six statewide offices are up for election in 2022, including an open race for secretary of state after long-time incumbent Jesse White announced his retirement and a competitive Republican primary for the opportunity to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Additionally, redistricting of state House, state Senate and U.S. congressional maps led to several retirements and competitive primaries....By: McGuireWoods Consulting.