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Pritzker Backs Stratton as Sole Candidate for Senate

5/3/2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the Senate seat left open by Dick Durbin's retirement. Pritzker's team is actively discouraging other Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, from joining the race, making Stratton the sole official candidate for the 2026 election.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the Senate seat left open by Dick Durbin's retirement. Pritzker's team is actively discouraging other Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, from joining the race, making Stratton the sole official candidate for the 2026 election.