2022 United States Senate election in Illinois
The 2022 United States Senate election in Illinois will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Illinois.
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Incumbent Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth was first elected in 2016, garnering 54% of the vote, while her republican opponent drew 39%. Duckworth is eligible to run for reelection to a second 6 year term. Morning Consult gives her a plus 10% approval rating.[1]
Experts expect the race to be safe for the incumbent senator.
Democratic primary
Potential
- Tammy Duckworth, incumbent U.S. Senator
Republican primary
Potential
- Bill Brady, former Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate, candidate for Governor in 2006 and 2014, and nominee for Governor in 2010[2]
- Tom Demmer, state representative[3]
- Adam Kinzinger, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 16th congressional district[4]
- David McSweeney, former Representative for Illinois State House District 51 (2013–2021)[5]
- Bobby Piton, mathematician and activist[6]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | January 25, 2021 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | January 28, 2021 |
Inside Elections[9] | Solid D | January 25, 2021 |
References
- "Senator Rankings". Morning Consult. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- Denham, Ryan (December 31, 2020). "Bill Brady Resigns From Illinois Senate, Leaves Door Open For Another Run". www.wglt.org. WGLT. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- Nowicki, Jerry. "Illinois House deputy minority leader Demmer considering statewide run in 2022". The State Journal-Register.
- Pearson, Rick. "Rep. Adam Kinzinger has battled Trump and his fellow Republicans. In deep blue Illinois, could that be a strategy for higher office?". chicagotribune.com.
- Sfondeles, Tina (September 5, 2019). "Rep. David McSweeney not seeking reelection, exploring run for statewide office". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- https://twitter.com/BobbyPiton3/status/1346752500137910272
- "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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