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Juliana Stratton Launches Senate Campaign Amid Competitive Field

4/24/2025

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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has kicked off her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, who served for nearly three decades. With a focus on middle-class concerns and progressive ideals, Stratton enters a competitive race that may also feature Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lauren Underwood, alongside Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood.

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Story summary

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has kicked off her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, who served for nearly three decades. With a focus on middle-class concerns and progressive ideals, Stratton enters a competitive race that may also feature Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lauren Underwood, alongside Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood.