Illinois Senate Race 2026
Latest sourced poll, full poll history, Cook and DDHQ ratings, and candidates. Research snapshot checked 2026-10-22.
Latest poll
Juliana Stratton (Democrat)58.5%
Don Tracy (Republican)41.5%
ActiVote, fielded 2026-09-26 to 2026-10-20
Cook rating 2026-10-20 · DDHQ forecast 2026-10-22. Win chance, not vote share.
n=400 / Unknown. Poliwave
Lead of 17 pts for Juliana Stratton in a single poll. Not a win probability.
Ratings and forecast
- Cook rating
- Solid D
- DDHQ rating
- Safe D
- DDHQ Dem win chance
- 96%
- Currently held by
- D
Candidates
- Juliana StrattonDemocrat
- Don TracyRepublican
Seat / incumbent: OPEN (Durbin)
Poll history (2)
| Pollster | Field dates | Results | Sample / method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiVote | 2026-09-26 to 2026-10-20 | Juliana Stratton (Democrat) 58.5%Don Tracy (Republican) 41.5% | n=400 / Unknown | Poliwave Original release |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | 2026-09-30 to 2026-10-01 | Juliana Stratton (Democrat) 49%Don Tracy (Republican) 36% | n=569 / Unknown | Poliwave Original release |
Polls via secondary aggregators, not independently audited. Not a live feed.
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