Summary
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. She will face Republican nominee Don Tracy in the November election. The seat is open due to the retirement of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Key Facts
- Juliana Stratton is currently the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
- She won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat.
- The primary race included U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.
- The Senate seat became available after Senator Dick Durbin announced his retirement.
- Don Tracy, a former state party chair, is the Republican nominee for the seat.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker supported Stratton, which could help her campaign.
- Pritzker is considered a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
