See Illinois primary election results for Senate, House, governor
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Here's how the Illinois House and Senate races are stacking up this midterm cycle.
Nothing like St. Patrick's Day in Illinois.
Results from a busy primary election as of the morning of Wednesday, March 18, show a blue state ready to select its next roster of congressional leadership. Races for the Senate, House of Representatives and Governor were highlighted by an opportunity to replace longtime incumbent Senator Dick Durbin, a liberal stalwart who is retiring since first being elected in 1996.
Here are the results from the primary and what they mean for the November midterms.
All eyes are on Illinois' Senate race in 2026. A U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs after Durbin, 81, announced his retirement in April 2025. The opening of Durbin's seat comes as the GOP fights to maintain a majority on Capitol Hill that ensures success for President Donald Trump's second-term agenda. Both of Illinois' senators are currently Democrats, with Durbin serving alongside Sen. Tammy Duckworth. Democrats in the loyally blue state are looking to lockdown a stronghold.
For the Democratic ticket, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won by 40%, according to AP and CNN. She bested Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who lead in campaign finance leading up to the race. Stratton, was backed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, would bring a more progressive agenda to Capitol Hill: She said she would not support Sen. Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader and has called for abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. If she wins in November, Stratton could become just the 6th Black woman in history to serve to the upper chamber.
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Here's how the Illinois House and Senate races are stacking up this midterm cycle.
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