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Illinois
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Ballot measure · CertifiedStatewide advisory question of public policy: Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum Act of 2026 / General homestead exemption question
This asks whether Illinois should create a new statewide homestead exemption for all taxing districts. It would reduce the taxable value of a home by up to $25,000 before taxes are figured, and then limit future increases in assessed value after the first year the property qualifies.
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Statewide advisory question of public policy: Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum Act of 2026 / General homestead exemption question
This asks whether Illinois should create a new statewide homestead exemption for all taxing districts. It would reduce the taxable value of a home by up to $25,000 before taxes are figured, and then limit future increases in assessed value after the first year the property qualifies.
Official ballot wording
Shall Illinois adopt for all taxing districts a general homestead exemption that allows for a reduction of up to $25,000 of the equalized assessed value of a property before property taxes are calculated and, the year after a property qualifies for the general homestead exemption, cap the increase in the equalized assessed value of the property at no more than 3% or the increase in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower?
A yes vote supports creating the new statewide general homestead exemption and the post-qualification assessment cap described in the question.
A no vote opposes creating that new exemption and cap.
Financial impact
I did not find a direct official fiscal note or fiscal analysis in the sources checked, so I cannot state an official fiscal impact here without guessing.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot text itself is the strongest source for the pro side’s core case: it would lower the equalized assessed value of qualifying homes by up to $25,000 and would also limit later assessment growth to 3% or CPI, whichever is lower. That is the clearest sourced benefit available from the official text.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official sources I checked do not provide a separate opponent statement or rebuttal for this 2026 question, so I cannot responsibly summarize the strongest opponent case from official materials alone.
Key facts
- The Illinois General Assembly’s enrolled bill says the State Board of Elections shall place this statewide advisory question before voters at the general election on November 3, 2026.
- The bill text gives the exact question wording.
- Illinois election law treats statewide advisory questions of public policy as public questions that can be submitted to voters.
- The State Board of Elections calendar lists ballot certification for statewide questions for the general election on August 21, 2026.
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OfficialIllinois General Assembly, HB 4018 full text↗OfficialIllinois General Assembly, HB 4018 PDF↗OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections calendar event detail, ballot certification↗OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections voter information page↗OfficialIllinois Election Code, public questions and advisory questions↗Federal race · CertifiedU.S. Senate: United States Senator
The U.S. Senate makes federal laws, approves some presidential appointments, and can try impeachment cases.
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U.S. Senate: United States Senator
The U.S. Senate makes federal laws, approves some presidential appointments, and can try impeachment cases.
What this office does
Represents Illinois in the U.S. Senate, where the senator votes on federal laws, confirmations, treaties, and impeachment matters.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
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OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate List, General Election 11/3/2026, U.S. Senator↗OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate List search result showing U.S. Senator entries↗Statewide race · CertifiedAttorney General: Attorney General
The attorney general is Illinois’ chief legal officer and represents the state in legal matters.
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Attorney General: Attorney General
The attorney general is Illinois’ chief legal officer and represents the state in legal matters.
What this office does
Leads the Illinois Department of Justice and represents the state in court, gives legal advice to state agencies, and handles enforcement and consumer-protection matters.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
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OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate List search result showing statewide candidate filings↗OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Tracking Elections↗Statewide race · CertifiedSecretary of State: Secretary of State
The secretary of state manages driver services, vehicle records, and many public records and business filings.
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Secretary of State: Secretary of State
The secretary of state manages driver services, vehicle records, and many public records and business filings.
What this office does
Oversees driver and vehicle services, maintains many state records, and handles business and library-related functions in Illinois.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
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OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate List, Secretary of State↗OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate List search result showing Secretary of State entries↗Statewide race · CertifiedComptroller: Comptroller
The comptroller keeps track of state spending and pays the state’s bills.
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Comptroller: Comptroller
The comptroller keeps track of state spending and pays the state’s bills.
What this office does
Manages the state’s accounting, pays bills, keeps financial records, and helps monitor public spending.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
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OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate List, Comptroller↗OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate Detail, Bryan Drew↗OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate Detail, Anna Schiefelbein, status removed↗Statewide race · CertifiedTreasurer: Treasurer
The treasurer holds and invests state money and manages some state accounts.
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Treasurer: Treasurer
The treasurer holds and invests state money and manages some state accounts.
What this office does
Safekeeping and investment of state funds, managing state deposits and certain college-savings and other public investment programs.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
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OfficialIllinois State Board of Elections — Candidate List, Treasurer↗Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.