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Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Primary

Stratton won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Don Tracy in November.

Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, defeating Raja Krishnamoorthi and advancing to the November ballot against Republican Don Tracy. The result sets up a general-election contest for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

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Illinois lieutenant governor and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Illinois representative and defeated Democratic Senate primary contender

Don Tracy
R · IL

Republican Senate candidate in Illinois

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Political figure targeted by Stratton's campaign slogan

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Illinois senator whose seat is being vacated

Tammy Duckworth
D · IL · SEN

Illinois senator who supported Stratton during the campaign

Illinois representative and Democratic Senate primary contender endorsed by members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Massachusetts senator who supported Stratton during the campaign

ALSO MENTIONED  Carol Moseley Braun, Former Illinois senator who endorsed Stratton; JB Pritzker, Illinois governor who endorsed Stratton

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Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Senate Primary

Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, securing the nomination. Both sides’ coverage also notes Gov. JB Pritzker’s support for her campaign. Center outlets report the result and, in some articles, examine Pritzker’s influence and the win’s broader political implications; right-leaning outlets pair the result with Pritzker’s financial support and the race’s national attention.

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