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Blue-state Democrat on fast track to Senate defies Schumer
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate nomination after defeating Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, declaring she won't support Sen. Chuck Schumer as leader. Read More
Takeaways from the Illinois primary elections
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — In nominating Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the Senate on Tuesday, Illinois Democrats chose a candidate whose message included a television ad featuring people saying “f*** Trump” over a more moderate, better-funded rival, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, as well as Rep. Robin Kelly. Stratton’s win, fueled by a big margin Read More
Democrat Donna Miller wins 2nd Congressional District, halting Jesse Jackson Jr.'s comeback attempt
The winner of the heavily Democratic district will replace U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who left the office to launch a Senate bid. Learn about the candidates and follow Illinois primary results when polls close at 7 p.m. Read More
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic Senate primary
Illinois Senate primary winner Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeats Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, moving closer to becoming fifth Black woman elected to U.S. Senate. Read More
Juliana Stratton wins Senate Dem primary to replace Dick Durbin
The lieutenant governor defeated Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, as well as seven other contenders, in Tuesday's primary. Read More
Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate Democratic primary in key test of Pritzker's influence
The Illinois primary election to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin pitted Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton against US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly. Read More
Donna Miller projected to win 2nd District Congressional primary
The race to replace Rep. Robin Kelly in Illinois’ 2nd District drew plenty of attention, and Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is the projected winner. Read More
Democratic race to succeed Rep. Robin Kelly in Illinois' 2nd District
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is looking to return to the seat following his criminal conviction, while County Board member Donna Miller and state Sen. Robert Peters are vying to win the nomination. Read More
Illinois Democratic Senate primary election updates
Juliana Stratton defeated U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in a Democratic primary that featured 10 total candidates. Read More
Illinois voters choose party nominees to replace US Sen. Dick Durbin
The race for Illinois' first open Senate seat in 16 years narrowed to three leading contenders: U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. Read More