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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces run for US Senate with anti-Trump campaign video
If Juliana Stratton is elected, three Black women could serve concurrently in the U.S. Senate for the first time.
Pritzker endorses Illinois lieutenant governor in bid for Durbin seat
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen.
Illinois lawmakers debate federal voter legislation along with Illinois bills
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The ...
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board
Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash ...
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Durbin announces he will not seek re-election in 2026
CHICAGO, Ill. — Wednesday morning, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that he will not seek re-election ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse for Senate, lending his political muscle – and likely some resources
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick ...
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Dick Durbin steps down: Could Illinois Republicans finally flip the seat?
Sen. Dick Durbin's decision to not run for reelection has local Democrats salivating to take his seat, but don't count out ...
Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky Joining Democratic Exits from Congress: Report
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a veteran Democrat from Illinois, is expected to announce her retirement next month after serving 14 ...