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Juliana Stratton Shocks with Illinois Senate Primary Win

3/29/2026

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In the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in a surprise victory.
Her campaign was backed by the Illinois Future PAC and Governor JB Pritzker and centered on abolishing ICE.
Despite trailing in polls and fundraising, Stratton surged to 40% of the vote.
Quentin Fulks, who led the PAC, said voters respond to candidates who connect personally while addressing pressing issues.

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Story summary

In the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in a surprise victory.
Her campaign was backed by the Illinois Future PAC and Governor JB Pritzker and centered on abolishing ICE.
Despite trailing in polls and fundraising, Stratton surged to 40% of the vote.
Quentin Fulks, who led the PAC, said voters respond to candidates who connect personally while addressing pressing issues.