Economy
Supports reducing taxes, energy expenses and healthcare costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Don Tracy
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Illinois
THE PERSON
Background
Don Tracy is an attorney from central Illinois and former chair of the Illinois Republican Party and Illinois Gaming Board.
Roots
- Attorney
- Former Illinois Republican Party chair
- Former Illinois Gaming Board chair
Education
- Western Illinois University · attendance
- Arizona State University · bachelor’s in general business administration
- University of Memphis · JD
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Immigration
Supports enforcing immigration laws and opposes taxpayer-funded benefits for unauthorized immigrants.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Supports law enforcement and accountability for violent crime.
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Supports reducing regulation on businesses, manufacturers and farmers.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Budget
Supports responsible spending and government transparency; detailed budget offsets are not supplied here.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Illinois State Board of Elections — 2026 general-election Senate candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.