Juliana Stratton, 2026 Illinois Senate Democratic candidate
Juliana Stratton
DEMOCRATIC
Lieutenant Governor (D-IL)
2019 – Present

2026 Illinois Senate Polls

Don Tracy, 2026 Illinois Senate Republican candidate
Don Tracy
REPUBLICAN
Chair, Illinois Republican Party
2021 – 2024

2026 Illinois Senate Polling Average:

Aggregate of all polls released for Illinois' Senate election between Democrat Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy. This page will update the moment new polls are released, including the polling average, projected margin, and survey details.

Year
2026
Race
Senate
State
Illinois
Democratic candidate
Juliana Stratton
Republican candidate
Don Tracy
Incumbent / open seat
Open Seat
Polling average
52.8% D / 41.1% R
Polling average margin
D +11.8
Last updated
12:00 AM on November 2, 2026
Polls included
3
Latest poll
Research Co. — November 2, 2026

Illinois Senate Polling Trend

2026 Illinois Senate Polling Average

Juliana Stratton leads Don Tracy by 11.7% in the Pollsmax polling average for the 2026 Illinois Senate election, 52.8% to 41.1%. The average currently aggregates results from 3 polls. According to the latest Illinois Senate poll, conducted by Research Co. on November 2, Stratton leads Tracy 53% to 41%.

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Republican

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Latest Illinois Senate Polls

Pollster
Date
Sample
Juliana Stratton
Don Tracy
Margin
Polling Average
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52.8%
41.1%
D +11.8
Research Co.
November 2, 2026
450 LV
53%
41%
D +12.0
ActiVote
October 20, 2026
400 LV
59%
42%
D +17.0
Public Policy Polling (D)
October 1, 2026
569 LV
49%
36%
D +13.0

About the Pollsmax Polling Average

Pollsmax creates a time-weighted and partisanship-adjusted polling average from an aggregate of all polls conducted for the general election. See the polling methodology to learn more about how polls are standardized and weighted.