Summary
Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois, with support from key figures like Gov. JB Pritzker. She will face Republican Don Tracy in the November general election.
Key Facts
- Juliana Stratton is the Illinois Lt. Governor.
- She won the Democratic primary for a Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.
- Gov. JB Pritzker and other Democrats supported Stratton.
- Stratton's main competitor, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, spent more on ads but did not win.
- Cryptocurrency-backed super PACs spent about $10 million against Stratton.
- Stratton opposed accepting money from super PACs but received funds from a committee supported by Pritzker.
- The campaign involved significant opposition to President Trump.
- Stratton will compete in the general election against Don Tracy, with Democrats expected to do well.
