Illinois · U.S. Senate in Illinois · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Don Tracy
Republican
Former chair of the Illinois Republican Party (2021–2024), former member of the Illinois Gaming Board (2015–2019), candidate for lieutenant governor in 2010, and brother-in-law of state Senator Jil Tracy
2026 race · U.S. Senate in Illinois
2% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
3% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
● Juliana Stratton● Don Tracy
Background
- Experience
- No elected office
- Past races on file
- 1 (0 won)
Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2002Lost
State Senate · LD-50 Nov 5, 2002
D · 29.1% · 25,603 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $4.1M
- From individuals
- $570.9K
- Spent
- $3M
- Cash on hand
- $1.1M
Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- Juliana StrattonDemocratic