NBC News projects Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Given Illinois' strong Democratic lean, Stratton is positioned as the front-runner to claim the seat currently held by longtime Senator Dick Durbin in November's general election.
NBC News announced Tuesday evening that Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has secured the Democratic Party’s nomination for the United States Senate seat from Illinois.
The victory positions Stratton as the likely successor to long-serving Senator Dick Durbin, given that Illinois consistently votes for Democratic candidates in statewide races. Political observers expect her to have a significant advantage heading into the November general election.
Stratton’s primary win sets up what many anticipate will be a smooth path to the Senate, as the Prairie State has remained solidly in Democratic control for federal elections in recent years.
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