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Don Tracy projected winner of GOP U.S. Senate primary in Illinois

Tracy won the Republican primary and is turning his attention to the November general election.

Don Tracy projected winner of GOP U.S. Senate primary in Illinois
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
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Don Tracy won the crowded Republican primary for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat and will turn to the November general election. The article also describes his campaign priorities and his criticism of the state GOP when he resigned as party chair.

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Don Tracy Wins Republican Primary for Illinois U.S. Senate Seat

Outlets agree Don Tracy won the Republican nomination for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat and will advance to the general election. Center outlets focus on Tracy’s next campaign step and priorities, also noting his criticism of the state GOP when he resigned as party chair. Right-leaning outlets pair the nomination result with general-election context, emphasizing that the Democratic nominee is favored in a state that has long leaned Democratic in federal elections.

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