Cook County, Illinois

Illinois Senate District 6

One candidate is tracked for Illinois Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sara Feigenholtz. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sara Feigenholtz is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Sara Feigenholtz, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Sara Feigenholtz

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports increasing law enforcement resources and banning assault weapons
Supports guaranteeing healthcare access, including for seniors
Supports keeping abortion legal in Illinois and LGBTQ+ rights protections

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sara Feigenholtz is the incumbent state senator for Illinois Senate District 6, per the campaign site. Feigenholtz grew up in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, where Feigenholtz's mother ran a medical practice, and holds constituent listening tours after each legislative session.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois Senate District 6 in 2026?

When is the Illinois Senate District 6 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cook County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Cook County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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