Illinois Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs, a Democrat, is seeking a fourth term in the November 3, 2026, general election. He faces Republican Max Solomon, according to the official DuPage County sample ballot.
Experience and public service
The treasurer’s official biography says Frerichs was first elected in November 2014 and began his third term in January 2023. Before that, he served on the Champaign County Board, as county auditor and in the Illinois Senate.
Frerichs grew up in Gifford, graduated from Yale University and later started a technology business in Champaign County, according to his office. He also served as a volunteer firefighter.
The office’s work
The treasurer invests money for state and local governments. Frerichs’ office emphasizes college and trade-school savings, financial education, retirement savings and returning unclaimed property.
His official biography describes efforts to improve the Bright Start college-savings program, reduce fees and expand ABLE savings options. It also identifies My Illinois Savings as a retirement program for workers without an employer-sponsored plan.
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