Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate Democratic primary in key test of Pritzker’s influence

WASHINGTON — Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton emerged victorious Tuesday from a bruising Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), in a key test of billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout as he draws 2028 buzz. Pritzer had thrown his weight behind Stratton, his second-in-command for his entire governorship, touting her progressive track record...

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Mar 18, 2026 - 02:48
Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate Democratic primary in key test of Pritzker’s influence
WASHINGTON — Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton emerged victorious Tuesday from a bruising Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), in a key test of billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout as he draws 2028 buzz. Pritzer had thrown his weight behind Stratton, his second-in-command for his entire governorship, touting her progressive track record...
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