Diane M. Harris, a Republican, is running for Illinois secretary of state in the November 3, 2026, general election. She faces Democratic incumbent Alexi Giannoulias, according to the official DuPage County sample ballot.
Service and access
On her campaign issues page, Harris says her goal is faster, more accessible service. She proposes expanding self-service kiosks across Illinois’ 102 counties, bringing mobile DMV units to downstate communities and creating a unified online portal.
Harris also says she would offer walk-in DMV service and study drive-up options. She wants to work with legislators to reduce fees for seniors, veterans and other customers.
Management and public safety
Harris says she would review spending for waste, strengthen cybersecurity and improve driver education through school partnerships. She also advocates reviewing voter-registration records and working with other government offices on election security.
In explaining her approach to workplace efficiency, Harris cites her former service as an IBEW Local 15 union steward. Her proposals are campaign positions, not completed changes to state services.
No submitted Surround Sound Media questionnaire response is recorded for Harris; the positions above come from her campaign website.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
