Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for US Senate
The 60-year-old Democrat, backed by Governor JB Pritzker, pulled off a surprise victory after months of trailing in the polls.
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""We did it. Tonight we showed what's possible when you listen to the people and give the people what they want.""
— Juliana Stratton , Politician
""Courage inspired me to run. Courage powered this campaign and courage will bring this fight straight to Donald Trump's front door.""
— Juliana Stratton , Politician
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Dick Durbin is a Democratic Senator from Illinois and the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary panel.
Governor of Illinois who demanded refunds for families following a Supreme Court ruling.
Juliana Stratton is the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and has won the Democratic primary for US Senate.
Raja Krishnamoorthi is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois.
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The 60-year-old Democrat, backed by Governor JB Pritzker, pulled off a surprise victory after months of trailing in the polls.
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