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Gov. JB Pritzker Endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Illinois Senate Seat

The endorsement, announced at a Bronzeville event, positions Stratton as a front-runner in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks during a panel discussion Feb. 17, 2025, at IBEW Local 364 in Rockford.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker stands with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton during the Illinois Paid Leave bill signing ceremony, in Chicago, on March 13, 2023.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks during a news conference on Jan. 28, 2025, about the impact of President Donald Trump’s order to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is at right. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker formally endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the U.S. Senate at an event in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, where Stratton grew up.
  • Pritzker’s support includes financial backing and organizational resources, significantly boosting Stratton’s campaign profile.
  • The endorsement follows Sen. Dick Durbin’s announcement that he will not seek a sixth term, opening a rare Senate seat in Illinois.
  • Stratton launched her campaign on April 24, becoming the first declared candidate in what is expected to be a competitive Democratic primary.
  • Pritzker and Stratton’s policy record includes protecting reproductive rights, raising the minimum wage, and eliminating the state grocery tax, resonating with Democratic voters.