Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces run for Senate
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate following Senator Dick Durbin’s retirement proclamation. Stratton,who has served alongside Governor JB Pritzker since thier election in 2018 and previously held a position as an Illinois state representative,emphasized her commitment to addressing middle-class issues and protecting core values in her campaign.In her announcement, she highlighted her advocacy on reproductive rights, the Illinois assault weapons ban, and raising the minimum wage. she also indicated that she has the financial support of Governor Pritzker for her campaign. Stratton’s announcement comes just a day after Durbin revealed he would not seek reelection, possibly opening the door for a competitive Democratic primary in the predominantly Democratic state, with other figures like Reps. Lauren Underwood, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Robin Kelly also considering a run.
Illinois lieutenant governor announces run for Senate after Durbin retirement announcement
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton declared she is running for Senate following longtime Sen. Dick Durbin‘s (D-IL) retirement announcement.
Stratton has been lieutenant governor with Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) since the pair were elected in 2018. She was also an Illinois state representative.
“I’ve spent the last six years serving as Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Illinois, and I’ve seen firsthand the progress that’s possible when we treat the needs of middle-class families as a focal point, not just a talking point,” Stratton said in a statement.
“As Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue their relentless attack on Americans, we need new voices in Washington who will stand firm and fight fiercely to move us forward and protect the values we hold dear,” the statement continued.
In a video announcing her run, she highlighted her work on reproductive rights, the Illinois “assault weapons” ban, and increasing the minimum wage in the state.
Stratton has told state Democrats that she would have Pritzker’s financial support should he support her candidacy.
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Stratton’s announcement comes less than a day after Durbin said he would not seek reelection. He has been in the Senate since 1996.
The Democratic side of the race will likely grow crowded in the solidly blue state. Others who are rumored to announce their candidacies include Reps. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Robin Kelly (D-IL).
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