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Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary race for US Senate in Illinois, AP projects

The Associated Press projects Stratton to win the Democratic primary for Illinois's open Senate seat.

Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary race for US Senate in Illinois, AP projects
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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The Associated Press projects Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to win the Democratic primary for the open U.S. Senate seat. Don Tracy won the Republican nomination, and the article says the Democratic nominee is strongly favored in November.

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

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Illinois representative and Democratic Senate primary candidate

Don Tracy
R · IL

Republican Senate candidate and winner of the Illinois Republican nomination

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

U.S. president mentioned in a reference to his approval numbers

Republican Senate primary candidate

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Illinois senator whose planned retirement created the open seat

Republican Senate primary candidate

Tammy Duckworth
D · IL · SEN

U.S. senator from Illinois and Stratton supporter

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Homeland Security secretary mentioned in connection with Kelly's impeachment effort

Illinois representative and Democratic Senate primary candidate

Republican Senate primary candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Casey Chlebek, Republican Senate primary candidate; JB Pritzker, Illinois governor and Stratton's political ally; R. Cary Capparelli, Republican Senate primary candidate

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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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