RepublicanRunning for IL U.S. Senate · 2026
Don Tracy
Don Tracy (born 1949/1950) is an American lawyer, Republican politician, and business owner. Tracy served as acting and confirmed chair of the Illinois Gaming Board (2015–2019), an appointee of then-Governor Bruce Rauner , and as chair of the Illinois Republican Party (2021–2024), succeeding Tim Schneider . [ better source needed ] He ran unsuccessfully as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in his state's 2010 general election . He is the Republican nominee in the 2026 United States Senate election in Illinois .
Born 1949
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
Don Tracy, a lawyer and Republican politician, won the GOP primary to challenge for Illinois's U.S. Senate seat in 2026. He previously chaired the Illinois Gaming Board (2015–2019) and the Illinois Republican Party (2021–2024). Tracy has raised about $2 million, though market data shows minimal win probability in the Democratic-leaning state.
4%
Win probability
market-implied
$2.3M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Tracy's money comes from.
B+
72/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans independent — outside-money exposure is the standout.
1 watch item · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance16
8% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence96
1% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding75
25% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
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No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How they vote
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No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
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No career timeline
Career history is built from Wikipedia / Wikidata records. No matching public record was found for this candidate.
Public favorability
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No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$2.3M
Raised
$784k
Spent
$1.5M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
8% small (<$200)91% large indiv.1% PAC
75% in-state · 25% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Tracy and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Will the Democrats win the Illinois Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Juliana Stratton (D)
Will the Republicans win the Illinois Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Don Tracy (R)
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Illinois?
predictit · Democratic Party
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Illinois?
predictit · Republican Party
Illinois Senate winner?
Kalshi · vol $2 · Don Tracy
Illinois Senate winner?
Kalshi · Juliana Stratton
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT.
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Republican · IL U.S. Senate
Don Tracy
Don Tracy (born 1949/1950) is an American lawyer, Republican politician, and business owner. Tracy served as acting and confirmed chair of the Illinois Gaming Board (2015–2019), an appointee of then-Governor Bruce Rauner , and as chair of the Illinois Republican Party (2021–2024), succeeding Tim Schneider . [ better source needed ] He ran unsuccessfully as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in his state's 2010 general election . He is the Republican nominee in the 2026 United States Senate election in Illinois .
4%
Win prob
$2.3M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03Don Tracy, a lawyer and Republican politician, won the GOP primary to challenge for Illinois's U.S. Senate seat in 2026. He previously chaired the Illinois Gaming Board (2015–2019) and the Illinois Republican Party (2021–2024). Tracy has raised about $2 million, though market data shows minimal win probability in the Democratic-leaning state.
Governing & voting record
—
No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
—
No career timeline
Career history is built from Wikipedia / Wikidata records. No matching public record was found for this candidate.
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Tracy's money comes from.
B+
72/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans independent — outside-money exposure is the standout.
1 watch item · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance16
8% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence96
1% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding75
25% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How they vote
—
No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$2.3M
Raised
$784k
Spent
$1.5M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
8% small (<$200)91% large indiv.1% PAC
75% in-state · 25% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Related prediction markets
All markets →Will the Democrats win the Illinois Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Juliana Stratton (D)
Will the Republicans win the Illinois Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Don Tracy (R)
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Illinois?
predictit · Democratic Party
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Illinois?
predictit · Republican Party
Illinois Senate winner?
Kalshi · vol $2 · Don Tracy
Illinois Senate winner?
Kalshi · Juliana Stratton
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT.