Don Tracy

Don Tracy
Chair of the Illinois Gaming Board
In office
February 2, 2015 – June 14, 2019
Preceded byAaron Jaffe
Succeeded byCharles Schmadeke
Chair of the Illinois Republican Party
In office
February 6, 2021 – July 18, 2024
Preceded byTim Schneider
Succeeded byKathy Salvi
Personal details
Born1949/1950 (age 75–76)
Political partyRepublican
EducationArizona State University (BS)
University of Memphis (JD)

Don Tracy (born 1949/1950) is an American lawyer, Republican politician, and businessman. Tracy was the chair of the Illinois Gaming Board from 2015 until 2019.[1] He was the chair of the Illinois Republican Party from 2021 until 2024.[2]

Tracy ran unsuccessfully as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the 2010 general election. He is currently the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Schoenburg, Bernard (June 20, 2019). "Tracy Resigns as Gaming Board Chairman". The State Journal-Register. Archived from the original on September 9, 2022. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  2. ↑ Reeder, Scott (February 20, 2025). "Don Tracy Clears His Name". Illinois Times (IllinoisTimes.com). Retrieved 2026-03-19. Illinois executive inspector general previously cited him for prohibited political activity
  3. ↑ NBC News Staff (2026-03-18). "Illinois Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results". NBC News (nbcnews.com). Retrieved 2026-03-19.