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Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton Wins Democratic Senate Primary

Stratton won the Democratic primary for the Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic Senate primary to succeed retiring Senator Dick Durbin. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss also won a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat.

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Illinois lieutenant governor and Democratic Senate candidate

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U.S. representative retiring from Illinois

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

U.S. senator retiring from Illinois

Evanston mayor and Democratic candidate for a U.S. House seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House seat

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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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