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Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

Stratton won the Democratic primary after gaining ground late in the race.

Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
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Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Raja Krishnamoorthi; Robin Kelly finished third. Stratton will face Republican nominee Don Tracy in the general election.

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Democratic nominee for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat

PRIMARY SUBJECT

U.S. representative and Democratic Senate candidate who conceded the primary

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La Ford
D · IL

Illinois state representative and Democratic nominee in the 7th District

Don Tracy
R · IL

Republican nominee for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat

Democratic nominee in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District

Democratic nominee in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District and former U.S. representative

Republican candidate in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District

Republican nominee in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District

Republican nominee in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District

Republican nominee in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, referenced in candidates’ remarks and campaign coverage

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Illinois senator whose open seat is being contested

Democratic nominee in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District

U.S. representative and Democratic Senate candidate who finished third

Illinois state senator and Democratic candidate in the 2nd District primary

Republican Senate candidate

Illinois Republican Party chair who spoke at Tracy’s watch party

Democratic nominee in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District

ALSO MENTIONED  Casey Chlebek, Republican Senate primary candidate; JB Pritzker, Illinois governor whose endorsement and political spending aided Stratton; Jesse Jackson Jr., Former U.S. representative and 2nd District primary candidate; Lisa Hernandez, Illinois Democratic Party chair referenced in Kelly’s background

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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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