Illinois Federal Elections 2026

Explore all federal election races in Illinois for 2026. Compare candidate positions, review voting records, and make an informed decision.

Races in Illinois

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Illinois

2 races tracked

Election Schedule

  • Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
  • Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
  • 17 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
  • Senate Class 3 — Next election: 2028 Not up until 2028
  • Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028

2026 Active Races

JP
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Safe D
DB
Darren Lee BaileyR34%
vs
JP
Jay Robert "JB" PritzkerD54.3%
Illinois is a solidly Democratic state (voted D in last three presidential cycles). Pritzker leads Darren Bailey 54.3% to 34% in head-to-head polling. The race reflects broader national tensions over crime, taxation, immigration enforcement, and Trump administration policies, making it a bellwether for Democratic governor strength in blue states.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
DD
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Safe D
DT
Don TracyR
vs
JS
Juliana StrattonD
📊 No general election head-to-head polls available as of April 2026. Stratton heavily favored in Democratic-leaning Illinois.
Illinois is a solidly Democratic state where Democrats hold significant statewide advantages. This seat is unlikely to flip to Republican control given Stratton's strong position in a blue state.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026