This is a deep BLUE STATE that Biden won in 2020, Clinton won in 2016 and Harris won in 2024. It is BLUE when it comes to the US Senate race, and it is BLUE when it comes to US House races, except for Districts IL-12, IL-15 and IL-16, which are reliably RED. However, for those who want to play it safe and not take any risks with this election, Districts IL-6, IL-8, IL-11, IL-14, and IL-17 have been categorized as “purple,” to ensure enough Democratic votes to retain those seats.
Democrats who don’t want to waste their vote in the Senate race or in a solid Democratic or Republican district race can choose to vote third party and swap their vote with someone in a purple state and/or district where the Democrat needs more help to win a seat.
Senate Race
This is a Blue senate race. No matter how you vote, the Democrat, Julianna Stratton, is going to win this US Senate seat! Therefore you are safe voting for a third-party candidate without risking the outcome of this election.
VOTE for Whitfield Harrington, Independent, for US Senate!
And if you don’t feel comfortable doing that, consider swapping your vote with someone in a purple state where one more Democratic vote could really change the outcome of the election and help end MAGA control of the Senate.
Recent Polling for 2026 Senate race (if available):
| Status | date | Democrat | Republican | other/don't know | %gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE |
Results of recent Senate races:
| year | Republican votes | Democrat/Independent votes | Margin | %margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,701,055 | 2,329,136 | 628,081 | 15.6% |
| 2020 | 2,319,870 | 3,278,930 | 959,060 | 17.1% |
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House Races
For information on House races and our strategic voting recommendations, click on your US Congressional District below:
And if you don’t know your Congressional District, enter your zipcode and press return:
| zipcode | State | State color | Congressional District | District color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35461 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 35576 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 35616 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 36033 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 36401 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 36420 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 36425 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 36426 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 36432 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
| 36439 | AL | Red | Alabama 01 | Red |
NOTE: If this looks wrong or offers you more than one congressional district, go here to find your correct district and come back.
Presidential Election
Latest Opinion Polling Results in Illinois:
| state | STATUS | Trump | Harris | other/DK | % gap | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | BLUE | 34% | 47% | 23% | 13% | 2023 |
Voting Results in the 2024 Election:
| Trump votes | Harris votes | won by | %gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,449,079 | 3,062,863 | 613,784 | 10.90% |
Election Results in 2020:
| Trump | Biden | Won by | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,446,891 | 3,471,915 | 1,025,024 | 17.0% |
Election Results in 2016:
| Trump | Clinton | Won by: | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,146,015 | 3,090,729 | 944,714 | 18.0% |
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/voting-and-registration/p20-580.html
Not registered to vote? You’re in luck! This is one of the states that allows you to register AND vote on Election Day at your nearest town or city clerk’s office. Bring ID and wear a mask, and don’t forget to VOTE!
AND, your most powerful contribution to this election may not be your own vote, but the vote of a friend, relative, colleague, former neighbor, or somebody else you know who does live in a “battleground” state. You may be the one person who can convince that person to vote, and to vote for our survival, at this election.
Click here for more ideas and help in convincing a friend or relative to vote.