Pritzker-backed bid tests Illinois Democrats in ICE reform-driven Senate primary

As Illinois voters head to the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Durbin, Gov. JB Pritzker’s major backing of Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton puts immigration-enforcement reform at the center of the race, with opponents Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly proposing bold ICE changes. Outside money, including a pro-crypto-linked super PAC, amplifies Stratton’s campaign, highlighting debates over ICE dismantling versus reform and the influence of campaign spending on Democratic politics ahead of possible 2028 ambitions.