Press Release: Democratic Party of Illinois Congratulates Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton on U.S. Senate Democratic Nomination
DPI Chair Hernandez statement on Stratton’s victory
Springfield, IL — Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez released the following statement following Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton’s electoral win securing the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate:
“Congratulations to Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton for her victory in tonight’s primary.
From representing Illinois’ 5th District in the General Assembly to serving as Lieutenant Governor for eight years, Juliana has spent her career fighting to make Illinois a place where every community has the chance to thrive. Alongside Governor Pritzker, she has helped to raise the minimum wage, increase abortion protections, strengthen gun laws, and expand economic opportunities.
Meanwhile, the Illinois GOP will back Don Tracy, a candidate who betrays our state’s values and vows fealty to the tyrant in the White House.
Illinois needs a senator who will stand up for families, defend our values, and protect our state from Donald Trump and MAGA’s chaos. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is more than qualified for the job. The Democratic Party of Illinois is excited to champion Lieutenant Governor Stratton to keep this seat blue and move Illinois forward.”
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