Illinois Senate Race Features Lt. Gov. Stratton Against Former GOP Chair Tracy
In Illinois, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) and former Illinois Republican Party Chair Don Tracy (R) are competing for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin, with the election scheduled for November 3rd.
Chicago, IL, October 1, 2026 —
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois is set to feature a contest between Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, a Democrat, and former Illinois Republican Party Chair Don Tracy. The election is scheduled to take place on November 3rd.
The senatorial seat was vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Both Stratton and Tracy are vying to represent Illinois in the United States Senate.
Further details regarding the specific campaign platforms, key policy differences between the candidates, or the exact circumstances of Senator Dick Durbin’s vacancy were not provided in the summary.
The election date of November 3rd marks the point at which voters will decide who will hold the senatorial position. The outcome of this election will determine the representation for Illinois in the U.S. Senate.
Story summarized from the original created by Tina Sfondeles on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
