CHICAGO (WLS) — IlNow that the Illinois Primary is over, the U.S. senate candidate from both parties will shift their focus to November’s general election.
While Don Tracy, former Illinois Republican Party chair clinched his party’s nomination, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton became the Democratic nominee.
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Stratton will start her day at Union Station where she will thank voters.
“Together, we have confronted one of the most frightening moments of our lifetimes,” Stratton said. “But despite the fear, we never lost sight of what is most important and that is courage. Courage inspired me to run. Courage powered this campaign and courage will bring this fight straight ton Donald Trump’s door.”
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Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton spoke to supporters following her triumphant victory.
She said she would keep her progressive campaign promises of abolishing ICE, Medicare for all and taking the fight to President Donald Trump.
She also thanked her main primary opponents, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
This as her rival in the general election prepares to attend a GOP unity breakfast in west suburban Naperville
“One of the things that it means is that there are hops Republicans and conservatives and I would say moderates to have a different voice in Illinois,” Tracy said. “Right now, it is one-party state, and it is sort of a far left, extreme one-party state, 49 tax increases recently. It is going to be an opportunity to represent the 50 percent or so of Illinoians whose voice is not really being heard right now.
Stratton could make history by becoming one of three Black women to serve in the United States Senate at the same time.
Illinois was the first state to elect a Black woman to the U.S. Senate – Carol Mosely Braun.
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