Don Tracy for U.S. Senate · Illinois 2026
Don Tracy
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Upcoming Ask Deadlines — Next 30 Days
Endorsement Phase Calendar
Phase Window Priority Targets Goal
Phase 2 · Mobilization WED MAR 18, 2026 – TUE JUN 30, 2026 (5:00 PM CT) ILGOP leadership, NRSC relationship, statewide Republican elected officials, Senate caucus members, key county party chairs Lock in party infrastructure endorsements; signal viability to donors and media
Phase 3 · Persuasion WED JUL 01 – WED SEP 23, 2026 (5:00 PM CT) Business leaders, agricultural organizations, law enforcement associations, veterans groups, faith community leaders Broaden coalition beyond party base; target persuadable voter endorsers
Phase 4 · Early Voting THU SEP 24 – MON OCT 19, 2026 (5:00 PM CT) Collar county officials, local elected officials in swing precincts, newspaper editorial boards, high-profile late converts Drive earned media in final stretch; validate crossover appeal in collar counties
Ongoing TUE OCT 20 – TUE NOV 03, 2026 (7:00 PM CT) Individual citizens, local community leaders, neighborhood associations Grassroots depth; social media amplification; surrogates for local earned media
Announcement Best Practices
  • Never announce an endorsement without confirming the exact quote and announcement format with the endorser first
  • High-profile endorsements deserve a standalone press release — don't bundle them
  • Coordinate timing with Communications Director — avoid announcing on days with negative news
  • Notify endorser's staff before any public statement goes out
  • Brief the endorser on current talking points before any media ask
  • Post on all social channels simultaneously with the press release
  • Have the endorser ready to repost / amplify on their own channels
  • Log the announcement date and any press coverage in the tracker
Managing Declines & Neutrals
  • Always log declines — never assume a "no" is permanent; circumstances change
  • A "not now" is different from a "no" — mark as On Hold, not Declined
  • Never pressure an elected official in a competitive race for their own seat
  • Neutrals who don't endorse Stratton are nearly as valuable as endorsers in some races
  • Track why someone declined in the notes — useful for Comms if they attack Tracy later
  • Declines are confidential — Political Director and senior staff only
  • If a major figure declines, do not announce, do not share externally, do not retaliate
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