WATCH LIVE: Illinois U.S. Senate candidates face off in forum to replace Durbin
Summary
In Illinois, Democratic Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy took part in a forum as they compete to replace retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Durbin announced he would not run again after nearly 30 years in the Senate, and early voting for the election is now underway.Key Facts
- Juliana Stratton is the Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Illinois.
- Don Tracy is the Republican candidate and former Illinois GOP chair.
- The candidates participated in a live forum on Tuesday evening.
- Senator Dick Durbin is retiring after serving almost 30 years.
- Early voting has started for the Illinois Senate race and other elections.
- The Cook Political Report rates this Senate race as Solid Democratic.
- Illinois voters are also deciding on Governor JB Pritzker’s third-term bid.
- The forum was broadcast live by WTTW.
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