U.S. Senate from Illinois General

About This Race

The 2026 United States Senate election in Illinois will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a U.S. Senator representing the state of Illinois. The seat is currently held by Senator Dick Durbin, who is running for re-election to a fifth term. This general election will determine the federal representative for Illinois in the U.S. Senate.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 2, 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. Early voting begins on October 24, 2026, and runs through November 2, 2026, at designated polling places. Voters must present a valid ID if registering on Election Day or if voting for the first time by mail; otherwise, no ID is required to vote in person at polling stations.

Incumbent

Democratic

Jon Ossoff

U.S. Senate

Biography

Jon Ossoff is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Georgia, first elected in 2020. He is an investigative journalist and filmmaker known for his work on government accountability and national security.

Incumbent

Democratic

Richard J. Durbin

United States Senator from Illinois

Biography

Richard J. Durbin is the senior U.S. Senator from Illinois, first elected in 1996 and currently serving as Senate Majority Whip. A veteran of the U.S. House of Representatives, he is running for re-election to advocate for working families, healthcare reform, and civil rights protections.

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Incumbent

Democratic

Tammy Duckworth

U.S. Senate

Biography

Tammy Duckworth is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator from Illinois, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2022. She is a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot who lost both legs in combat in Iraq and continues to serve in the Illinois Army National Guard.

Republican

Don Tracy

U.S. Senate

Biography

Don Tracy is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from Illinois in the 2026 election, focusing on lowering energy and healthcare costs, reducing government spending, and cutting regulations. He has been endorsed by several former Illinois officials and local organizations.

Republican

Kathy Salvi

United States Senator from Illinois

Biography

Kathy Salvi is a former Illinois state senator and attorney who won the Republican primary after a competitive field. She is running on a platform focused on border security, economic growth, and reducing federal overreach, aiming to unseat Senator Durbin in the general election.

Campaign Website

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