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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s heavy backing of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Democratic Senate primary reinforced his status as a statewide powerhouse and keeps alive speculation about a White House bid, as Stratton’s progressive win against a better-funded opponent is framed as a win for Pritzker’s political influence.
Gov. JB Pritzker poured millions into backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton over Rep. Robin Kelly in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary, triggering ire among Congressional Black Caucus members who say he must justify his actions and that CBC endorsement leverage matters for future races, including a possible 2028 presidential bid. Some caucus leaders signal a reset and outreach will be necessary, Stratton’s win is celebrated within the CBC, while Kelly’s loss highlights tensions over influence and strategy within the bloc.
Iran launches missiles at Israel after the killing of a top security official, triggering casualties and retaliatory strikes including in Lebanon, while the U.S. targets Iranian sites in the region; back home, the SAVE America Act advances to Senate debate amid a partisan battle over voting rules, and Joe Kent resigns from the National Counterterrorism Center over the war. In Illinois, Juliana Stratton wins the Democratic Senate primary and looks to face Don Tracy, with Gov. JB Pritzker touted for helping her bid. A 7-ton meteor streaked across the eastern U.S. with a loud sonic boom, shaking homes and prompting NASA/NWS coverage.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting House members and advancing to a November contest against Republican Don Tracy, with fundraising battles and Gov. Pritzker’s backing shaping the race.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary after a late surge, defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi as turnout topped 1.1 million; with Sen. Dick Durbin retiring, Stratton is favored to face the Republican in November. She benefited from a late fundraising push, including support from Gov. JB Pritzker, and ran on abolishing ICE, contrasting with Krishnamoorthi's more measured immigration stance. If elected, Stratton would be the sixth Black woman in the Senate, and it would mark three Black women serving in the chamber at once.
Pro-Israel donor networks aligned with AIPAC funded Illinois Democratic primary campaigns, helping Juliana Stratton win the Senate nomination while producing mixed results for AIPAC-backed House candidates, illustrating how outside money influences elections ahead of November.
A controversy over Rev. Jesse Jackson’s purported endorsement for Illinois Senate candidates was clarified when his family said the pamphlet Stratton released was a draft sample ballot, not an endorsement, and Rainbow PUSH does not issue endorsements. The apology highlighted that Stratton’s claim was based on a miscommunication. Polls show a tight Democratic primary between Stratton and Krishnamoorthi, with former leading a very close race and Robin Kelly trailing, as voters head to the polls in Illinois for Election Day 2026.
The Jackson family backed off a posthumous endorsement of Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton after saying Jesse Jackson’s endorsements weren’t finalized before his death, and Rainbow PUSH Coalition said no endorsements are being made this cycle. Stratton’s camp had cited a Jackson endorsement, highlighting ongoing Black Democratic unity concerns and the possibility of a split vote in Illinois’s Senate primary.