"The Democratic primary became unexpectedly competitive after Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator in Illinois history, announced his plans to retire last year. Stratton, the lieutenant governor, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, a congressman representing Illinois's eighth district, are the front-runners. Stratton is the first African American woman to serve as lieutenant governor in the state."
"Stratton is running on a progressive platform, highlighting policy proposals like Medicare for All and a twenty-five-dollar minimum wage. In addition to Pritzker's support, Stratton has picked up endorsements from national progressive leaders such as Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin."
"Krishnamoorthi, a member of the New Democrat Coalition, a caucus of moderate and centrist House Democrats, has mounted a surprisingly successful challenge to Stratton. Stratton has drawn the bulk of support from the Democratic establishment in Illinois, but Krishnamoorthi has built a large fund-raising advantage."
Governor J.B. Pritzker runs unopposed in the Democratic gubernatorial primary with Christian Mitchell as his running mate after Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced a Senate bid. The Republican gubernatorial primary features Darren Bailey leading the field with Aaron Del Mar as running mate, competing against Rick Heidner and Ted Dabrowski. In the U.S. Senate race, Dick Durbin's retirement created an unexpectedly competitive Democratic primary. Stratton, the first African American woman lieutenant governor in Illinois, runs on a progressive platform with endorsements from national leaders like Elizabeth Warren. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a moderate Democrat, has mounted a strong challenge despite Stratton's establishment support, leveraging significant fundraising advantages.
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