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Illinois ballot

U.S. Senate Illinois

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 17, 2026

General election

DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Adair Rodriquez ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Allison Salinas ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrew

Anne Stava is a Democratic candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 81 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Anthony Smith ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewPastor

Anthony Williams ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewFilmmaker

Austin Mink ran for U.S. House Illinois District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Burak Agun ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

CaSándra Claiborne ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Constitution PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewFarmer

Chad Koppie is a farmer and republican candidate running for U.S. House Illinois in their first run for office. Chad Koppie seeks election.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Connor VlaKancic ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Dean Seppelfrick ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DIdeology -0.34 · ProgressiveWithdrewAttorney

Dick Durbin ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAttorney and business owner

Don Tracy, an attorney and business owner, is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Doug Bennett ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Eric Wallace ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewHealthcare

Januario Ortega ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

John Goodman ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticExecutive Director

Juliana Stratton, a executive director, is running for U.S. Senate Illinois. Juliana Stratton emphasizes GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT; Making Life More Affordable.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewElectrician

Jump Shepherd ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Lanette Hudson ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Lloyd Jones ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Marilyn Jordan Lawlor ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Maryann Mahlen ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Panagioti Bartzis ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Patrick Feges ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewMedical device inventor

Preston Nelson ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewSmall business owner

Rob Cruz ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTeacher

Robert Palmer ran for U.S. House Illinois District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Stanley Leavell ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewInsurance salesperson

Timothy Arview ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Tyrone Muhammad ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

W. Thomas La Fontaine Olson ran for U.S. Senate Illinois in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidatePastor

Whitfield Harrington Jr. is an independent pastor running for U.S. Senate in Illinois for the first time. He emphasizes practical economic solutions for affordability, bipartisan problem-solving, and expanding opportunity through healthcare, education, and housing.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Adam Delgado is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Awisi Bustos is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Bryan Maxwell is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateInformation technology professional

Casey Chlebek is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Christopher Swann is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney and business owner

Don Tracy, an attorney and business owner, is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAttorney

Jeannie Evans is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateProducer

Jimmy Lee Tillman II ran for U.S. House Illinois District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney/businessman

Jonathan Dean is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvancedExecutive Director

Juliana Stratton, a executive director, is running for U.S. Senate Illinois. Juliana Stratton emphasizes GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT; Making Life More Affordable.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateTeacher

Kevin Ryan is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Max Rice is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateConsultant

Pamela Denise Long is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePresident & CEO

R. Cary Capparelli is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Democratic

Raja Krishnamoorthi is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticIdeology -0.47 · Progressive

Robin Kelly ran for U.S. House Illinois District 2 in 2026.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Sean Brown is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateReal estate

Steve Botsford Jr. is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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