Steve Sauerberg

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sauerberg1.5M
Opponents3.8M
1
Elections run

Steve Sauerberg, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to Richard J. Durbin, receiving 1,520,621 votes (28.53%).

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How many votes has Steve Sauerberg received?

Steve Sauerberg has received 1,520,621 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Steve Sauerberg’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. SenateIllinoisLost1,520,62128.53%Richard J. Durbin
Kathy Cummings

Larry A. Stafford

Chad N. Koppie
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.