
Candidate for Governor
Collin Corbett
Corbett founded the political consulting firm Cor Strategies, which worked for Republican candidates, and is a former Republican running as an independent in his first bid for office. He qualified for the ballot by petition. He describes himself as a moderate and a fiscal conservative who supports abortion rights.
- Current or most recent role
- Small business owner; former Republican political strategist
- Running mate
- Carolyn Schofield (Lieutenant Governor)
- Hometown
- Palatine
- Campaign website
- collinforil.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Presents himself as a middle-ground option and says he believes voters have an appetite for a centrist candidate.[3],[4]
- Says he wants a more balanced, bipartisan approach than either major-party nominee, and says he will oppose President Trump when he believes he is wrong.[2]
- Points to bipartisan state bills, such as changes to biometric privacy law and efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, as the kind of work he supports.[2]
Background
Where they stand
Voting record
Collin Corbett has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
Sources
- Collin Corbett for Governor, Corbett campaign
- Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent, Capitol News Illinois, May 26, 2026
- Who is running for Illinois governor in 2026? Democrat JB Pritzker faces rematch with Republican Darren Bailey., CBS Chicago, September 28, 2026
- What to know about the race for Illinois governor, WBEZ / Chicago Sun-Times, October 1, 2026
- Independent Collin Corbett to remain on ballot after Bailey camp withdraws objection, Capitol News Illinois, June 23, 2026
Photo: Corbett for Governor campaign (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for Governor
- Darren Bailey (Republican)
- JB Pritzker (Democratic)