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 76–77)
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. He was the chair of the Illinois Republican Party from 2021 until 2024.

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.

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.