The Illinois primary election to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin pitted Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton against US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate Democratic primary for Durbin’s seat in key test of Pritzker’s influence
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March 18, 2026
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