Stratton Clinches Illinois Democratic Senate Primary, Heads to November Showdown

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi as results continued to come in; backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Stratton leads Krishnamoorthi and will face former GOP chair Don Tracy in November, positioning her to become one of the state’s first Black U.S. senators. Krishnamoorthi conceded and pledged support. Stratton’s platform includes Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE, highlighting a progressive contrast with Krishnamoorthi on immigration policy.