The 1936 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 3, 1936. Incumbent Democrat J. Hamilton Lewis was elected to a second consecutive, and third overall, term as United States senator.

The primaries and general election coincided with those for other federal (president and House) and those for state elections. The primaries were held April 14, 1936.

Democratic primary

Candidates C. H. Kavanagh J. Hamilton Lewis, incumbent U.S. Senator Ruth R. McNamara

Results

Republican primary

Candidates William J. Baker Otis F. Glenn, former U.S. Senator William E. Hull, former U.S. congressman Willie A. Overholser Orville J. Taylor

Results

General election

See also 1936 United States Senate elections

References