Overview

• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker publicly endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the U.S. Senate during an event in her childhood neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago.
• The endorsement follows Sen. Dick Durbin's announcement that he will not seek reelection after nearly three decades in office.
• Pritzker’s support is expected to bring significant financial backing and political momentum to Stratton's campaign.
• Stratton, the first declared candidate in the race, has highlighted her record on minimum wage increases, reproductive rights, and infrastructure investment alongside Pritzker.
• Other prominent Illinois Democrats, including Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, Lauren Underwood, and Treasurer Michael Frerichs, are reportedly considering entering the race.