- Illinois’ secretary of state post became open after Democrat Jesse White announced he would not seek a seventh term in office.
- Three candidates vying for the post are Republican Dan Brady, who has served 22 years in the Illinois House; Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, who served as Illinois treasurer, and Libertarian and former pro wrestler Jon Stewart.
- If elected, Brady says his focus would be to utilize technology to increase access to DMV services and shorten lines at DMV facilities.