Juliana Stratton wins U.S. Senate spot in Illinois
Democrat Juliana Stratton won Illinois' U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Don Tracy to succeed retiring Senator Dick Durbin. Stratton, who describes herself as a fighter, ran as a progressive candidate. With her victory, Illinois becomes the first state in the country to have two women of color serving in the U.S. Senate at the same time.
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Part of The 2026 Illinois Senate race to succeed Dick Durbin
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4 sourcesJuliana Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in national politics
Juliana Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in Illinois politics
Democrat Juliana Stratton wins election to U.S. Senate from Illinois
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8 sourcesIllinois to become 1st state to have 2 women of color in US Senate at same time after Stratton's win
Juliana Stratton celebrates historic victory in Illinois U.S. Senate race
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3 sourcesFormer Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton Wins Senate Race to Succeed Dick Durbin
Democrat Juliana Stratton wins election to U.S. Senate from Illinois
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4 developments- Nov 1Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Seat
- Nov 3Illinois to be first US state with 2 women of color in Senate at once
- Nov 3Juliana Stratton tries to make history, Don Tracy gives voice to state's GOP in race for Durbin Senate seat
- Nov 3Juliana Stratton wins U.S. Senate spot in Illinois
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