As of 9-30-2026
Syverson massively overspent Mertens
Illinois State Senate District 35
2026 Election Season
$310,100Total Contributions
$19,120Total Loans
$318,317Total Expenditures
Stage
General Election
Election Date
November 3, 2026 (Results pending)
Active Candidates
2
We are updating the status of each election as we receive results from Ballotpedia.
General Election November 3, 2026
Candidate
Party
Contributions
Loans
Expenditures
Status
Dave Syverson Incumbent
Republican
$290,195.59
$0.00
$284,930.50
On the Ballot
Sarah Mertens
Democratic
$19,904.27
$19,120.00
$33,386.36
On the Ballot
Democratic Party Primary Election March 17, 2026
Candidate
Party
Contributions
Loans
Expenditures
Status
Sarah Mertens
Democratic
$19,904.27
$19,120.00
$33,386.36
Advanced
Republican Party Primary Election March 17, 2026
- Information is from: Illinois State Senate District 35 Election - Transparency USA