CHICAGO (WLS) -- Candidates lined up bright and early on Monday to better their odds on the ballot.

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Democrat and Republican candidates seeking office began to file paperwork for the 2026 Illinois primary. Candidates have one week to turn in their signatures.

This morning in Springfield, Governor JB Pritzker stood next to his running mate former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell to file his petition for a third term.

"I'm going to keep fighting for the people of Illinois, I'm going to keep standing up for what they need, which is education, healthcare, good jobs," Pritzker said.

Also there, Aaron Del Mar, who is running on the Republican ticket for governor with running mate Darren Bailey.

Del Mar submitting paperwork on behalf

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