2026 Elections in Illinois
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 17 of Illinois's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, as every House seat is every two years. One of Illinois's two U.S. Senate seats is also on the ballot: the seat held by Richard J. Durbin (D), Class 2, whose current term ends January 3, 2027. The new regular terms begin January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
The Senate Seat on the Ballot
Richard J. DurbinDemocrat, Senate, Class 2On the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027Voted on 122 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 1, with their party 96% of the time.
- Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat, Senate, Class 3Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2029Voted on 121 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 2, with their party 97% of the time.
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) voted Nay on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
All 17 House Seats on the Ballot
The member serving now in each district, with their record on the deciding roll calls of the 119th Congress through September 16, 2026. The delegation is 14 Democrats and 3 Republicans.
| District | Member Now | Party | Votes Cast | Missed | With Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-1 | Jonathan L. Jackson | Democrat | 307 | 28 | 94% |
| IL-2 | Robin L. Kelly | Democrat | 325 | 10 | 98% |
| IL-3 | Delia C. Ramirez | Democrat | 319 | 16 | 94% |
| IL-4 | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Democrat | 324 | 11 | 95% |
| IL-5 | Mike Quigley | Democrat | 324 | 11 | 96% |
| IL-6 | Sean Casten | Democrat | 333 | 2 | 97% |
| IL-7 | Danny K. Davis | Democrat | 314 | 21 | 98% |
| IL-8 | Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democrat | 326 | 9 | 97% |
| IL-9 | Janice D. Schakowsky | Democrat | 300 | 35 | 98% |
| IL-10 | Bradley Scott Schneider | Democrat | 330 | 5 | 94% |
| IL-11 | Bill Foster | Democrat | 331 | 4 | 96% |
| IL-12 | Mike Bost | Republican | 324 | 11 | 99% |
| IL-13 | Nikki Budzinski | Democrat | 335 | 0 | 91% |
| IL-14 | Lauren Underwood | Democrat | 333 | 2 | 98% |
| IL-15 | Mary E. Miller | Republican | 315 | 20 | 89% |
| IL-16 | Darin LaHood | Republican | 326 | 9 | 100% |
| IL-17 | Eric Sorensen | Democrat | 330 | 5 | 89% |
District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. The districts here are those of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
Election Day Facts
- Election Day is , set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Every House seat is on the ballot every two years; a Senate term lasts six years, and one third of the Senate is up every two years.
- Polling hours, early voting, mail voting and registration deadlines are set by Illinois. Find your state election office on USA.gov.
- Referandom lists who holds each seat now and how they voted. It does not list candidates, polls or forecasts.
Questions About the 2026 Election in Illinois
When is Election Day 2026 in Illinois?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November set by federal law (2 U.S.C. 7). Polling hours, early voting and mail voting are set by Illinois; the state or local election office has the details.
Is there a Senate election in Illinois in 2026?
Yes. The seat held by Richard J. Durbin (D), Class 2, is on the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
How many House seats does Illinois have?
Illinois has 17 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all 17 are on the ballot in 2026. The members serving now are 14 Democrats and 3 Republicans.
Who are the senators from Illinois?
Richard J. Durbin (D) and Tammy Duckworth (D). Richard J. Durbin's seat is on the ballot in 2026. Tammy Duckworth's term ends January 3, 2029.
When do the winners take office?
Members elected to regular terms take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
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Referandom. (2026, September 30). 2026 Elections in Illinois. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/elections/2026/illinois