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PoliticoAMar 18, 4:16 AM

King of Illinois: Pritzker swings Senate race as he targets Trump

Juliana Stratton’s victory in a heated Senate primary vindicates the governor’s political operation heading into 2028.

NBC NewsBMar 18, 1:51 AM

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary in Illinois

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic Senate primary in Illinois, NBC News projects, vaulting ahead of two members of Congress with a boost from Gov.

CBS NewsBMar 18, 6:02 PM

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton expected to face Republican Don Tracy for Sen. Durbin's seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to go up against Republican Don Tracy in November to win retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's seat. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more details.

New York TimesAMar 18, 5:00 PM

Stratton, Illinois Senate Primary Winner, Promises a ‘Fight’ With Trump

Ms. Stratton, a Democrat whose viral campaign ad featured voters’ profane views of Mr. Trump, said her campaign’s aggressive messaging was resonating.

PoliticoAMar 18, 2:39 AM

Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won with the help of outside spending — much of it from Gov. JB Pritzker.

SalonCMar 17, 10:45 AM

Trump allies might get their preferred Democratic Senate candidate from Illinois

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has raised much more cash than Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and other primary challengers

PoliticoAMar 18, 2:36 AM

AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary

The suburban Chicago mayor, who has criticized Israel, will succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

The InterceptBMar 18, 2:01 AM

Illinois Results: Daniel Biss Beats Kat Abughazaleh in Blow to Left and AIPAC Alike

Pro-Israel, AI, and crypto groups saw mixed results across Illinois as outside interests sought to snatch up open seats that favor Democrats. The post Illinois Results: Daniel Biss Beats Kat Abughazal

PoliticoAMar 18, 5:35 AM

AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois

In its first midterms test, the powerful pro-Israel group backed two victors but failed to secure its preferred outcome in the two districts where it spent the most.

PoliticoAMar 18, 1:16 AM

Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller defeated the former lawmaker in his attempt to return to Congress after more than a decade.

Common DreamsCMar 17, 5:44 AM

Send Me, Jesse Said

Woefully belatedly but seeking hope and light, we honor the remarkable life of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who over six decades "stepped forward again and again and again" to fight for racial, social, e

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The HillBMar 18, 1:21 AM

Pritzker, Bailey to face off in Illinois governor race rematch

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and former state Sen. Darren Bailey (R) are projected to face each other for a November rematch in the Illinois governor’s race, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Pritzker,

AxiosAMar 18, 2:45 AM

Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin, the retiring minority whip, AP projects. Why it matters: Stratton leaned on sup

The HillBMar 18, 2:28 AM

Live updates: Stratton advances in Democratic Senate primary; Biss, Bean, Miller win House contests

The polls are now closed in Illinois, where voters advanced Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Dubrin (D-Ill.). Here’s what to look out for as the primar

The HillBMar 18, 2:21 AM

Stratton, backed by Pritzker, wins Democratic nod for Durbin seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) is projected to win the Illinois Senate Democratic primary — a major win for both her and Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender who put his n

AxiosAMar 18, 5:07 AM

Pro-Israel group AIPAC notches its first real 2026 Democratic primary wins in Illinois

The pro-Israel group AIPAC notched some much-needed victories on Tuesday night in Illinois, with two Democratic House candidates it backed winning their races. Why it matters: Long a big spender in De

The HillBMar 18, 4:20 AM

Stratton on track to succeed Durbin: Key takeaways from Illinois primary elections

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) won Illinois’s marquee Senate primary on Tuesday, defeating two House lawmakers and all but assuring she’ll succeed Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in the upper chamber.  Voter

Associated PressAMar 18, 2:40 AM

Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat - NPR

Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat  NPR

The HillBMar 18, 2:41 AM

Biss wins Democratic primary in Illinois House race defined by Israel support 

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) seat in a contest that was largely defined by candidates’ support for Israel, according to Deci

The HillBMar 18, 2:59 AM

Former House Democrat wins party nod in Illinois primary

Former Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-Ill.) seat, as she eyes a congressional comeback, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bean rep

AxiosAMar 18, 9:00 AM

The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries

The left suffered a virtually total collapse in the Illinois Democratic congressional primaries on Tuesday night — even in races where the AIPAC-backed candidate lost. Why it matters: It's a bad sign

Associated PressAMar 17, 11:39 PM

Illinois Primary Election Results 2026 - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Primary Election Results 2026  IPM Newsroom

The HillBMar 18, 1:10 AM

Miller wins Illinois House Democratic primary, beating Jackson Jr.

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller was projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Robin Kelly’s (D-Ill.) seat, ending former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s (D-Ill.) comeback bid, according to Decis

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