Illinois Senate

No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D +11.4
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +2.8
National Environment
current political climate
D +4.1
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.1
Forecasted margin
D +18.4

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

No statewide polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 99%
GOP 1%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Safe D
State lean
D+13 This state leans strongly Democrat.
Candidates

Democrat Juliana Stratton

Republican Don Tracy

Seat context
Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.