Illinois Senate Race 2026
Latest sourced poll, full poll history, Cook and DDHQ ratings, and candidates. Research snapshot checked 2026-11-02.
Latest poll
Juliana Stratton (Democrat)56%
Don Tracy (Republican)43%
Research Co., fielded 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-02
Cook rating 2026-10-30 · DDHQ forecast 2026-10-31. Win chance, not vote share.
n=450 / LV; primary release not located; aggregator listing. 535.wtf
Lead of 13 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 (3)
| Pollster | Field dates | Results | Sample / method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Co. | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-02 | Juliana Stratton (Democrat) 56%Don Tracy (Republican) 43% | n=450 / LV; primary release not located; aggregator listing | 535.wtf Original release |
| ActiVote | 2026-09-26 to 2026-10-20 | Juliana Stratton (Democrat) 58.5%Don Tracy (Republican) 41.5% | n=400 / Unknown | poliwave.com 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.com Original release |
Polls via secondary aggregators, not independently audited. Not a live feed.
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