Christopher Swann
Christopher Swann (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Illinois. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.
Swann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in Illinois, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. Senate Illinois
Austin Mink (Independent), Tyrone Muhammad (Independent), and Anthony Smith (Independent) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Illinois on November 3, 2026.
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 | Austin Mink (Independent)  | |
 | Tyrone Muhammad (Independent) | |
| Anthony Smith (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Illinois
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Illinois on March 17, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dick Durbin (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Illinois
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Illinois on March 17, 2026.
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| Panagioti Bartzis | ||
 | Doug Bennett | |
 | R. Cary Capparelli | |
 | Casey Chlebek | |
| CaSándra Claiborne | ||
| Jeannie Evans | ||
 | John Goodman | |
 | Lloyd Jones | |
 | Pamela Denise Long | |
| Januario Ortega | ||
 | Jimmy Lee Tillman II | |
| Don Tracy | ||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Christopher Swann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Swann's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Ending Silence on Genocide and Injustice The United States must end its support for the Israeli government’s assault on Palestinians and stand firmly for a free Palestine. U.S. military aid should never fund apartheid, occupation, or the bombing of civilians. I support an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian relief, and full Palestinian self-determination. Justice and safety cannot exist without equality and freedom for all people. Our foreign policy must reflect courage, compassion, and accountability.
- Guaranteed Income A guaranteed income means direct cash assistance every month so working families can meet basic needs like rent, food, and childcare. It cuts red tape, restores dignity, and replaces outdated programs that punish people for earning more. Our current safety net is fractured and traps families in poverty through the benefits cliff. By providing steady, unconditional income, we can eliminate that cliff, reduce poverty, and give every family real economic security.
- Medicare for All Healthcare is a right and should never be a burden. I support Medicare for All so everyone, regardless of income or zip code, can see a doctor, afford medication, and receive mental health support without fear of medical debt. A single payer system ensures care focuses on people, not profit. By investing in prevention and removing barriers to care, we can save lives, lower costs, and guarantee dignity for every person in Illinois.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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