Illinois Senate Election 2026
Dick Durbin (D) is retiring. Rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Juliana Stratton | Democratic | Lieutenant governor |
| Don Tracy | Republican |
No public polls recorded for this race.
Where the candidates stand
Juliana Stratton (D)
- Supports an assault weapons ban modeled on Illinois law. (2026) source
- Backs comprehensive immigration reform and opposes more ICE funding. (2026) source
- Calls health care a right and opposes Medicaid cuts. (2026) source
- Proposes higher taxes on people earning over $1 million. (2026) source
- Calls Trump's tariffs a tax on working families. (2026) source
- Wants a $25 minimum wage. (2026) source
- Wants Illinois to lead in clean energy; criticizes EPA rollbacks of PFAS rules. (2026) source
- Says Congress must reassert control over war powers. (2026) source
- Supports continued sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. (2026) source
Don Tracy (R)
- Argues raising the minimum wage hurts teens and workers with disabilities. (2026) source
- Supports school choice. (2026) source
- Opposes sanctuary cities and free health care for non-citizens. (2026) source
- Says long-term military action must involve Congress. (2026) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.