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Who is Juliana Stratton? US Senate Democratic primary winner in Illinois

Stratton won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open Senate seat and campaigned on progressive policies.

Who is Juliana Stratton? US Senate Democratic primary winner in Illinois
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, defeating a field that included two sitting members of Congress. She will face Republican Don Tracy in November, after campaigning on progressive policies and a forceful opposition to the Trump administration.

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

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Illinois representative and Democratic primary opponent

Don Tracy
R · IL

Republican Senate candidate in Illinois

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and the target of Stratton’s campaign rhetoric

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Illinois senator who is not seeking reelection

Illinois representative and Democratic primary opponent

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader whom Stratton said she would not support

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president who endorsed Stratton’s 2016 state House campaign; Bruce Rauner, Former Illinois governor defeated by Pritzker and Stratton; Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor; JB Pritzker, Illinois governor and Stratton’s former running mate; Ken Dunkin, Former Illinois state representative who opposed Stratton in 2016

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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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