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Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won with the help of outside spending — much of it from Gov. JB Pritzker.

Published March 18, 2026, 2:39 AM
Updated June 8, 2026, 7:53 AM4.3K
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Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won with the help of outside spending — much of it from Gov. JB Pritzker.

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