Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on winning Democratic Senate primary, Iran war stance and more
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic Senate primary nomination for Dick Durbin's seat.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, positioning herself to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Durbin, who held the seat for decades, did not seek reelection, opening the race for his replacement. Stratton's primary victory advances her to the general election and marks a significant step toward potentially flipping or defending the Democratic-held seat. The Democratic nominee will face Republican opposition in a state that has leaned Democratic in statewide races. Stratton has indicated her positions on foreign policy, including her stance on potential conflict with Iran.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois.
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