# Don Tracy

> Don Tracy is a former chair of the Illinois Republican Party and the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Former Chair, Illinois Republican Party
- State: IL
- Race: Illinois Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Illinois
- Race rating: Solid Democratic
- Campaign website: https://www.tracyforsenate.com

## Biography

Don Tracy is a former chair of the Illinois Republican Party. He won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate on March 17, 2026, setting up a general election matchup against Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

## Background

- Professional background: Former Chair, Illinois Republican Party; Attorney

## Opponents in this race

- [Juliana Stratton](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/juliana-stratton-il-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Don Tracy — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Don_Tracy
- Illinois primary: US Senate race set between Juliana Stratton, Don Tracy — ABC7 Chicago: https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-primary-election-day-2026-us-senate-race-set-between-juliana-stratton-don-tracy/18728637/

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:53:20.002Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/don-tracy-il-2026
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