U.S. Senate
Illinois · November 3, 2026
Illinois voters will choose a U.S. Senator for a 6-year term. This is an open seat: Dick Durbin, the longest-serving senator in Illinois history, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026.
Candidates
With Durbin retiring, both parties are recruiting candidates for this open seat. No major candidates have formally announced as of mid-2025. This race is expected to be highly competitive given Illinois' closely divided political landscape in recent years.
With Durbin retiring, both parties are recruiting candidates for this open seat. No major candidates have formally announced as of mid-2025. This race is expected to be highly competitive given Illinois' closely divided political landscape in recent years.