2026 U.S. Senate race in Illinois

Open seat

Juliana Stratton (D) vs. Don Tracy (R): Illinois' U.S. Senate election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Juliana Stratton
Democratic
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Don Tracy
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Richard Durbin, since 1997
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2033

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2026?

Juliana Stratton (D) vs. Don Tracy (R)

Who is replacing Richard Durbin?

Richard Durbin (D) is retiring. Source ↗

The winner takes the seat on January 3, 2027.

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Richard Durbin, since 1997

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Candidate list: civicAPI ↗