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With the Illinois Primary now concluded, the spotlight shifts to the upcoming general election in November as the U.S. Senate candidates from both major parties ramp up their campaigns.
Don Tracy, who previously served as the Illinois Republican Party chair, secured his party’s nomination. On the Democratic side, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton emerged victorious as the nominee.
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Juliana Stratton plans to kick off her post-primary activities by meeting voters at Union Station, expressing her gratitude for their support.
In a statement reflecting her campaign’s spirit, Stratton remarked, “Together, we have faced one of the most daunting challenges of our lifetimes. Yet, amidst the fear, we remained focused on the vital element of courage. Courage was the driving force behind my decision to run, it fueled our campaign, and it will lead us as we take this fight all the way to Donald Trump’s doorstep.”
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Following her significant win, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton addressed her supporters, reinforcing her commitment to tackling the challenges ahead.
She said she would keep her progressive campaign promises of abolishing ICE, Medicare for all and taking the fight to President Donald Trump.
She also thanked her main primary opponents, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
This as her rival in the general election prepares to attend a GOP unity breakfast in west suburban Naperville
“One of the things that it means is that there are hops Republicans and conservatives and I would say moderates to have a different voice in Illinois,” Tracy said. “Right now, it is one-party state, and it is sort of a far left, extreme one-party state, 49 tax increases recently. It is going to be an opportunity to represent the 50 percent or so of Illinoians whose voice is not really being heard right now.
Stratton could make history by becoming one of three Black women to serve in the United States Senate at the same time.
Illinois was the first state to elect a Black woman to the U.S. Senate – Carol Mosely Braun.
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