King of IL: Pritzker Swings Senate Race as He Targets Trump
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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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RealClearPoliticsBMar 18, 1:41 PM
King of IL: Pritzker Swings Senate Race as He Targets Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker emerged as the kingmaker in deep-blue Illinois after pouring millions of dollars and staking his political reputation to deliver his hand-picked Senate candidate a primary victory on
RealClearPoliticsBMar 18, 6:11 PM
Big Money Hits a Wall in Illinois Democratic Primaries
And three other takeways from primary night.
ReasonAMar 18, 3:20 PM
Daniel Biss Wins in Illinois Despite Student Dating Scandal
Does this mean the #MeToo era is officially over?
PJ MediaDMar 18, 3:20 PM
Squad Wannabes in Illinois Democratic Primaries Buried by Old Guard Progressives
Daily SignalCMar 18, 4:15 PM
In Illinois, Democrat Party’s Left Wing Gets Bittersweet Results
In the Illinois Democrat House primaries on Tuesday, the party’s left wing got mixed results, while candidates less hostile to the Israeli government managed to... Read More The post In Illinois, Demo
The BlazeCMar 18, 2:45 PM
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s political comeback fails miserably after he served prison time
Former Democrat Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (Ill.) faced a brutal primary loss after attempting to revive his political career in the aftermath of a corruption scandal. Jackson represented Illinois in the