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Illinois Senate Race

2026 Election • Class 2
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Race Overview

Incumbent
Dick Durbin
Party
Democrat
Open Seat
Yes
Current Rating
Safe D

Race Ratings

Cook Political Report

Solid D

Inside Elections

Solid D

Sabato's Crystal Ball

Safe D

Candidates

Bryan Maxwell

Democrat
Total Raised: $21,976
Cash on Hand: $1,362
FEC Filing

Jonathan Dean

Democrat
Total Raised: $124,404
Cash on Hand: $24,093
FEC Filing

Kevin Ryan

Democrat
Total Raised: $138,951
Cash on Hand: $-8,864
FEC Filing
Robin Kelly

Robin Kelly

Democrat
Total Raised: $3,466,396
Cash on Hand: $187,660
FEC Filing

S Krishnamoorthi

Democrat
Total Raised: $31,390,859
Cash on Hand: $3,152,923
FEC Filing

Steve Botsford

Democrat
Total Raised: $372,718
Cash on Hand: $100
FEC Filing

Pamela Long

Republican
Total Raised: $24,715
Cash on Hand: $1,885
FEC Filing

R Capparelli

Republican
Total Raised: $13,472
Cash on Hand: $829
FEC Filing

Race Notes

Durbin retiring after long tenure

Race News

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