Stratton-Tracy Set for Illinois Senate Clash
March 18, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Jang

Illinois Democrats have tapped Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as their nominee to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin after she topped a crowded primary field with 40% of the vote, beating Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly despite raising far less cash. She's backed heavily by Gov. JB Pritzker's PAC, which dumped over $10 million into her bid, highlighting how big-money insiders rig these races against outsiders. Read more about this...