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Overview
Keeps official state records and the state seal with about 20 departments and 4,000 employees. Serves Illinois residents with driver licenses, vehicle registrations, license plates, and access to state archives and libraries. Maintains the Capitol Complex and preserves historic documents as part of a single statewide constitutional office. Aims to provide essential identification and recordkeeping, maintain public resources, and support everyday life and public safety through education and services.
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Simplify's take
What believers are saying
- Giannoulias highlighted online appointments and kiosks during his 2026 reelection campaign.
- The state won an Outstanding Achievement Award for Constituent Digital Experience in September 2026.
- High fundraising and a million-vote margin give him political capital for reforms.
What critics are saying
- Giannoulias is also running for Chicago mayor, distracting leadership through February 2027.
- The August 13, 2026 CDLIS lawsuit pits Illinois against DOT over driver data.
- FMCSA threatened more than $10 million in federal funding, exposing core CDL operations.
What makes Illinois Secretary of State unique
- Alexi Giannoulias won reelection November 4, 2026, extending modernization momentum.
- Illinois earned an A- in the 2026 Digital States Survey, validating service digitization.
- Online appointments and DMV kiosks reduce friction for motorists statewide.
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