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Key Takeaways — Illinois

Harris won Illinois by +15.7 in 2024 (56.6% vs 40.9%) — Safe D for decades, driven by the Democratic supermajority in the Chicago metro
Dick Durbin (D) retired rather than seek re-election in 2026 — creating an open seat that is one of the most consequential for Senate control (D must defend it in a safe-D state)
Governor JB Pritzker (D) has been mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential candidate — his handling of Illinois's fiscal challenges and progressive agenda have national visibility
Illinois carries the nation's highest pension liabilities per capita — the state's fiscal struggles are a national reference point for long-term public pension obligations

Safe D — 19 Electoral Votes

Illinois

Illinois (IL) — 19 Electoral Votes · Capital: Springfield · Governor: JB Pritzker (D)

2024 Presidential Election — Illinois

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +15.7. Margin: 15.7 pts.

Key Facts — Illinois

State	Illinois (IL)
Capital	Springfield
Population	12.5M
Electoral Votes	19
Governor	JB Pritzker (D)
Senator 1	Dick Durbin (D)
Senator 2	Tammy Duckworth (D)
Party Lean	Safe D
2024 Trump	40.9%
2024 Harris	56.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Illinois vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Illinois voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 56.6% versus Trump's 40.9%. The state has 19 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Illinois?

Illinois's two US senators are Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Illinois's political lean?

Illinois is rated "Safe D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Springfield, and Illinois carries 19 electoral votes in the Electoral College.