U.S. Senate (open seat)
Whitfield Harrington Jr. (I) vs. Juliana Stratton (D) vs. Don Tracy (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Whitfield Harrington Jr.
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Juliana Stratton
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Making Life More Affordable
- Protecting Your Rights and Our Democracy
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Juliana Stratton", checked against FEC records.
Don Tracy
Who they are
In their words: “Support Don Tracy for Senate by staying informed. Sign up for crucial campaign updates and help shape Illinois' future.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Lowering the Cost of Living for Working Families
- Gas Tax No One Has To Vote On Tax Incrases? Where Is The Accountability?
- Lower Taxes and Inflation
- Affordable, Reliable Energy
- Lower Health Care Costs
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Don Tracy For Illinois", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
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Right now, life is too expensive. Thanks to Donald Trump, prices on everything from food to health care continue to skyrocket and put a strain on our families. That’s not the fault of working Illinoisans.source
For too many Illinois families, the cost of living has made the American Dream feel out of reach. Higher taxes, rising utility bills, expensive groceries, unaffordable housing, and growing health care costs are squeezing household budgets and forcing people to make impossible choices.source
0:52 Chicago Democrats Are Legislating Illinois Into Economic Decline - This Has Got To Stop! 0:29source
Families need relief from rising insurance premiums and prescription prices. Don supports greater price transparency, more competition, and reforms that bring down health care costs for everyday Illinoisans.source
A nation without secure borders cannot protect its people or uphold the rule of law. Don supports stronger border security, enforcement of immigration laws, and an orderly legal immigration system.source
Every family deserves to feel safe. Don supports law enforcement, accountability for violent criminals, and practical approaches that strengthen neighborhoods and protect victims.source
Donald Trump and his powerful friends are carrying out unprecedented attacks on our rights, our democracy, and everything that makes us Americans. As they roll back the clock on our freedoms, they’re also dismantling our systems, ignoring the Constitution, and disregarding the courts. The goal?source
Illinois needs leaders who answer to the people, not party insiders or special interests. Don will push for transparency, fiscal discipline, and common sense decision-making.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). 6-year term. Each state has two.
Candidates from the Illinois State Board of Elections certified candidate list.
