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State Senator District 35
November 3, 2026 general · the primary
The district
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024), on the district lines in use since 2022.
| Candidate | Raised | Their own | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Mertens D | $16,330 | $20,250 | $7,008 |
| Dave Syverson Rincumbent | $284,049 | — | $79,612 |
Raised: itemized contributions to the candidate's committees since January 1, 2025. Their own: contributions and loans in the candidate's name. Cash on hand: at the end of the committees' latest quarterly report (June 30, 2026). Large since last report: $1,000-plus contributions reported on A-1s since that report (included in Raised).
Last time: 2022 general
| Dave Syverson R won | 65,233 | 100% |
Unopposed. Official results from the State Board of Elections. District lines are the 2021 maps, used since 2022.
Outside spending
$67 reported by other committees as independent expenditures for or against this race's candidates. The candidates don't control it.
| Spender | For / against | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kane County Republican Central Cmte 2026-09-09 | for Dave Syverson | $67 |