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Live updates: Illinois primary election news

Stratton celebrated her projected primary victory and outlined priorities for the general-election campaign.

Live updates: Illinois primary election news
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Juliana Stratton celebrated her projected win in Illinois’s Democratic Senate primary, while CNN projected Don Tracy as the Republican nominee. Stratton will face Tracy in the general election for the seat held by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

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Democratic Senate candidate who won the primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Don Tracy
R · IL

Republican Senate candidate projected to win the primary

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U.S. representative and defeated Democratic Senate primary candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States and target of Stratton’s campaign remarks

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Retiring U.S. senator whose seat is being contested

U.S. representative and defeated Democratic Senate primary candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  JB Pritzker, Illinois governor who supported Stratton

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Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Senate Primary

Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary for the seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. Left-leaning outlets present the win as a progressive victory and, in some coverage, a representation milestone. Center outlets report the result while also examining Pritzker’s influence, spending and campaign contrasts. Right-leaning outlets likewise focus on Pritzker’s influence, with more emphasis on controversies and ideological stakes.

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