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Pritzker's Support Boosts Stratton in Senate Primary Win

3/19/2026

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Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun praised Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for backing Juliana Stratton's victory in the Democratic Senate primary.
Stratton, Pritzker's lieutenant governor, won the primary despite being outspent by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Democratic strategist Jaimey Sexton said supporting a Black woman for Senate enhances Pritzker's narrative ahead of a potential presidential run.
Rep. Robin Kelly expressed concerns over Pritzker's influence in the race.

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Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun praised Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for backing Juliana Stratton's victory in the Democratic Senate primary.
Stratton, Pritzker's lieutenant governor, won the primary despite being outspent by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Democratic strategist Jaimey Sexton said supporting a Black woman for Senate enhances Pritzker's narrative ahead of a potential presidential run.
Rep. Robin Kelly expressed concerns over Pritzker's influence in the race.