At the Tazewell County Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Forum held on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, audience members were given an opportunity to participate in a survey to identify the top issues on their mind, if they had decided on a candidate and how and when they planned on voting. Following each question is the percentage of respondents who answered in favor of that response.  Below are the results of that survey.

Question #1:

With the upcoming 2026 Illinois Gubernatorial Primary Election, what issue is most important to you?  

Crime & Public Safety - 6%

Taxes & Cost of Living - 42%

State Budget & Fiscal Responsibility - 17%

Educational Quality & Parental Rights - 4%

Economic Growth & Job Creation - 6%

Energy Policy & Utility Costs - 2%

Immigration & State-Level Policy Impacts - 15%

Infrastructure & Transportation - 0%

Government Transparency & Ethics - 6%

Healthcare Access & Affordability - 2%

Other - 0%

Question #2:

Have you decided who you will be voting for in the 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Primary Election race which will be held on March 17, 2026?

Yes - 54%

No - 46%

Question #3:

Your vote is important in this election.  When will you cast your vote in the Primary General Election on March 17th, 2026?

Vote-by-Mail - 8%

During Early Voting - 42%

I Vote on Election Day - 50%