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Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race Against Don Tracy
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CHICAGO — Democrat Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ U.S. Senate race Nov. 3, 2026, defeating Republican Don Tracy to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin after a campaign she said focused on working families and bringing their concerns to Washington. The Associated Press called the race for Stratton.
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In one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 midterm elections in Illinois, Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and former chair of the Illinois Republican Party Don Tracy are vying for a long-held U.S. Senate seat. The contest to replace Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No.
Democrat Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Don Tracy to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Her victory makes her the second Black woman elected to the Senate from Illinois and adds her to a historic group of Black women serving in the chamber.
Juliana Stratton, lieutenant governor of Illinois and Democratic US Senate candidate, speaks during a primary election night event in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination for the state’s US Senate seat on Tuesd…
With Julianna Stratton projected to defeat Don Tracy, Illinois will become the first state in the US to have two women of color in the Senate at once. After she’s sworn in on January 3, Julianna Stratton will join Senator Tammy Duckworth and the two will make history.
Self-described “fighter” Juliana Stratton is hoping to bring a new progressive voice to the U.S. Senate as she tries to take the reins from U.S Sen. Dick Durbin in a battle against former Illinois Republican Party Chair Don Tracy.
The seat held by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is open for the first time since he was first elected to the Senate in 1996, during the Clinton administration. Illinois' sitting lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, is the Democratic nominee and will face Don Tracy, an attorney and former chairman of the Il…
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to become the next U.S. senator from Illinois , according to the Associated Press, beating Republican Don Tracy for the right to succeed longtime Sen. Dick Durbin.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — In a rare open election for a United States Senate seat in the State of Illinois, Juliana Stratton is projected to win the seat over her Republican competitor, Don Tracy. Stratton's projected election to the U.S.
Democrat Juliana Stratton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois, defeating Republican Don Tracy. Currently lieutenant governor, Stratton will succeed Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat who is retiring after five terms.
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat Juliana Stratton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois, defeating Republican Don Tracy. Currently lieutenant governor, Stratton will succeed Sen.
For the first time in history, three Black women will serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate when Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton takes office in January. Why it matters: It took over 235 years for two Black women to serve in the U.S. Senate at the same time.
ILLINOIS (KBSI) – Democrat Juliana Stratton celebrated her victory in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race Tuesday, Nov. 3, sharing a message of gratitude with voters. Stratton, Illinois’ lieutenant governor, defeated Republican Don Tracy in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen.
CHICAGO — Democrat Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ U.S. Senate race Nov. 3, 2026, defeating Republican Don Tracy to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin after a campaign she said focused on working families and bringing their concerns to Washington. The Associated Press called the race for Stratton.
When U.S. Sen.-elect Juliana Stratton is officially sworn in next January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving in the Senate simultaneously. Stratton, Illinois' first Black lieutenant governor, will also become the sixth Black woman to serve in the U.S.
When U.S. Sen.-elect Juliana Stratton is officially sworn in next January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving in the Senate simultaneously. Stratton, Illinois' first Black lieutenant governor, will also become the sixth Black woman to serve in the U.S.
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