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JB Pritzker's Preferred Candidate Who Ran 'F*ck Trump' Ad Wins Democrat Senate Primary

Stratton won the Democratic Senate primary after receiving Pritzker’s endorsement and substantial campaign support.

JB Pritzker's Preferred Candidate Who Ran 'F*ck Trump' Ad Wins Democrat Senate Primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Juliana Stratton, endorsed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, won the Democratic Senate primary, leading Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi with 85% of the vote counted. The article also focuses on Pritzker’s influence in the race and Stratton’s campaign controversies.

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This story reports what happened without casting Stratton in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Stratton’s record.

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Democratic Senate nominee in Illinois

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Illinois representative and Stratton’s closest rival in the primary

New York representative who criticized Pritzker’s involvement

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

U.S. president and target of language in a Stratton campaign ad

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Illinois senator whose retirement announcement preceded the primary

Tammy Duckworth
D · IL · SEN

Illinois senator who endorsed Stratton

Illinois representative and third candidate in the primary

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Massachusetts senator who endorsed Stratton

ALSO MENTIONED  JB Pritzker, Illinois governor who endorsed and financially supported Stratton; Carol Moseley Braun, Former Illinois senator mentioned as historical context; Jesse Jackson, Late civil rights leader and former presidential candidate cited in a disputed endorsement claim

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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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