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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Illinois Senate polls

Stratton (D) vs. Tracy (R)

Juliana Stratton leads the 2026 Illinois Senate race by 11.3 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.

  • Stratton 48.2%, Tracy 36.9%.
  • 1 poll from 1 pollster, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
  • Rated Safe D, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
  • The seat is held by Dick Durbin (D).

Illinois Senate polling average

Juliana Stratton48.2%
Don Tracy36.9%
MarginStratton +11.3
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Juliana Stratton · — Don Tracy
Race ratingsCook Solid DIE Solid DSabato Safe D

Latest Illinois Senate polls

DatesPollsterSampleStrattonTracyMargin
Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Public Policy Polling / Chicago News Weekly 569 LV 49% 36% Stratton +13