Summary
Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois, defeating her main rival, Raja Krishnamoorthi. She is expected to face off against a Republican opponent in the November midterm elections to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin.
Key Facts
- Juliana Stratton, Illinois' Lieutenant Governor, won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat.
- She defeated congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, leading with around 90% of votes counted.
- Senator Dick Durbin, who is 81 years old, will retire after five terms.
- Stratton received an endorsement and $12 million from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
- She gained support by opposing President Trump's immigration policies, specifically Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Over 1.1 million votes were counted in the Democratic primary, indicating high voter turnout.
- If elected, Stratton would be the sixth Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
- It would be the first time there are three Black women in the Senate simultaneously.
