Don Tracy
Candidate, U.S. Senate (IL) · Republican · Illinois
Don Tracy is a Springfield attorney and former Illinois Republican Party chairman running as the Republican nominee in Illinois’ open 2026 U.S. Senate race; he has not previously held elected office.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A veteran party organizer and downstate attorney making his first bid for elected office as the underdog Republican in a Democratic-leaning state.
Core Strength
Party-organizing experience, downstate roots, and self-funding capacity.
Core Weakness
No governing or voting record and a steep partisan disadvantage statewide.
Recent Action
Won the Republican nomination for Illinois’ open 2026 U.S. Senate seat left by Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
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- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
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No roll-call record available for a non-incumbent.
Official ethics findings or court records only.
No appropriations history for a non-incumbent candidate.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes34
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage and cost control.
Second Amendment—Opposes3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment supporter opposing most new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes4
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Champions stricter border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Supports4
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Backs a firm posture toward Iran, consistent with his party.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.