Juliana Stratton secures Democratic nomination for US Senate in Illinois

• Juliana Stratton secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Illinois, triumphing over two sitting US Representatives.
• Her victory was significantly bolstered by the backing of Governor JB Pritzker, a figure mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
• Stratton is now set to face Republican nominee Don Tracy, the state’s former party chair, in the November general election.
• The primary was a costly and fiercely contested affair, with millions spent by super PACs, and addressed key Democratic issues.
• Governor Pritzker, who ran unopposed, criticised Donald Trump and the Republican agenda, while Darren Bailey won the Republican primary to challenge Pritzker for governor.

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Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary