# Juliana Stratton

> Juliana Stratton has served as Lieutenant Governor of Illinois since 2019. She is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
- State: IL
- Race: Illinois Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Chicago, IL
- Race rating: Solid Democratic
- Campaign website: https://www.strattonforsenate.com

## Biography

Juliana Stratton earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. She served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. She was elected Lieutenant Governor alongside Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on March 17, 2026.

## Background

- Education: J.D., DePaul University College of Law
- Professional background: Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (2019–present); Illinois state legislator (2017–2019)
- Public service: Illinois House of Representatives (2017–2019); Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (2019–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Don Tracy](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/don-tracy-il-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Juliana Stratton — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Juliana_Stratton
- 2026 United States Senate election in Illinois — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Illinois

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:53:16.601Z

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