Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary despite opponent's two-to-one fundraising advantage.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi despite his roughly two-to-one fundraising advantage. Democratic Senate candidates spent more than $50 million on political ads, with outside groups—including crypto-backed Super PACs that spent nearly $10 million attacking Stratton—heavily influencing the race. Stratton secured endorsements from Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, helping overcome Krishnamoorthi's financial edge. She advances to the November general election against Don Tracy, the former Illinois Republican Party chair, in a race where Democrats are heavily favored. The seat is being vacated by retiring Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.
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