Nov 4, 2024 - Election
Illinois State Senate races: Live results
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Several Illinois Senate races will be decided during this election.
The big picture: State Democrats have a majority in the Senate and are expected to maintain that majority after the election.
- In the Senate, Democrats hold a 40-19 advantage, and they hold 78 of the 118 House seats.
The other side: Republicans are fighting back by changing their leadership. Kathy Salvi took over as chair of the Illinois GOP this summer.
Zoom in: Polls are open 6am to 7pm on Tuesday.
Go deeper: Races to watch here