Illinois State Senate - All 39 Districts General

About This Race

The 2026 Illinois State Senate General Election will determine the representatives for all 39 state senate districts. Voters will elect senators to four-year terms, with each district representing approximately 213,000 residents. The outcome will influence the balance of power in the Illinois General Assembly and affect state-level policy on education, healthcare, and taxation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 10, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Illinois residents can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. Voters must present a valid photo ID if registering in person or voting early; however, no ID is required to vote on Election Day if already registered. Early voting is available at designated polling places, and vote-by-mail ballots can be requested online and returned by mail or drop box.

Incumbent

Democratic

Antonio Muñoz

Illinois State Senator, District 1

Biography

Antonio Muñoz is a incumbent Democratic senator serving since 2003, representing Chicago’s Southwest Side. He is running for re-election to continue advocating for public education funding, immigrant rights, and economic development in his district.

Campaign Website

Republican

Danielle Fleury

Illinois State Senator, District 1

Biography

Danielle Fleury is a small business owner and community advocate running her first campaign for state senate. She is challenging the incumbent to promote lower taxes, stronger public safety measures, and greater parental involvement in education.

Campaign Website

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