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DuPage County, Illinois

Illinois Senate District 24

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Benjamin "Ben" McAdams and Seth Lewis. Candidate information follows official DuPage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Benjamin "Ben" McAdams (Democratic), Seth Lewis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Seth Lewis 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, Seth Lewis, is on the ballot.

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Benjamin "Ben" McAdams

Benjamin "Ben" McAdams

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Healthcare access
  • Protecting due-process rights for all residents
  • Equitable housing and living standards

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Benjamin "Ben" McAdams is a community organizer who previously worked for the Wheaton Park District, per his campaign site. He has served as a Democratic precinct committeeman in York and Bloomingdale townships and holds finance and economics degrees from Elmhurst University.

Seth Lewis

Seth Lewis

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports lowering property taxes and reducing government spending
  • Supports expanding mental health and cancer screening coverage
  • Emphasizes working across party lines on constituent priorities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Seth Lewis is a State Farm Insurance agent and small business owner running for Illinois Senate District 24, per the campaign site. Lewis was elected to the Illinois House in 2020 and sponsored legislation requiring insurance coverage for comprehensive cancer testing, and has coached youth sports and served as a trustee of the Bartlett Fire Protection District.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois Senate District 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Benjamin "Ben" McAdams and Seth Lewis. Candidate information follows official DuPage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois Senate District 24 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 DuPage County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official DuPage County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Benjamin "Ben" McAdams, full profileSeth Lewis, full profileOfficial Illinois election office