33 candidates filed, 8 active for the 2026 Senate election in Illinois. Party primary on Mar 17, 2026. General election on Nov 3, 2026. FEC Race ID: SIL002026.
Market (kalshi): R 5% · D 95%Rating: 270toWin · 2026-08-20
Primary
Mar 17, 2026
General
Nov 3, 2026
Candidates
8 active / 33 filed
Total Raised
$48.3M
Outside Spending
$24.6M
Total Spent
$45.6M
Cash on Hand
$3.7M
Incumbent
Dick DurbinD
Race Timeline
Primary
General
Today
Dick DurbinDInc.
Lost primary
Donald R. "Don" TracyR
Nominee
Juliana StrattonD
Nominee
Whitfield Harrington Jr.I
On ballot
Austin James MinkI
On ballot
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