In the GOP and Democratic primaries in Will County, Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi, while Republican Don Tracy defeated five other challengers, and James Reilly defeated Justin Fialko for Will County Sheriff.
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Stratton defeats Krishnamoorthi with help from Chicago, downstate voters
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi with the help of Gov. JB Pritzker and an outsider message, while former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy won the Republican nomination.
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Juliana Stratton’s Victory Signals a New Era for Black Women’s Leadership
Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary in Illinois with 39.8% of the vote, defeating two other Black women candidates, and if she wins in November, she could become the sixth Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026 as Bailey wins
In the Illinois primary elections, Croke leads the Democratic comptroller race, while Giannoulias and Raoul face challengers in the Secretary of State and Attorney General races, respectively, and the GOP did not have a candidate for Treasurer.
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Juliana for Illinois statement on Illinois U.S. Democratic Primary victory
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton’s victory in the Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic Primary has shown that Illinois is ready for bold leadership that will stand up to Donald Trump and put working people at the forefront.
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Manley hosts Judge Collette Safford at Legislative Advisory Committee for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
State Rep. Natalie Manley hosted a meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislative Advisory Committee to discuss guardianship with Will County Circuit Judge Collette Safford, and to identify areas where policy solutions could help the over 70,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in Illinois.
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Legislation to prevents hidden fees on electronic tax returns
State Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar is supporting legislation to prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically, ensuring Illinoisans can file their taxes without hidden costs.
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Measure proposed to enhance ePAY program
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is leading a measure to prevent software companies from restricting local governments’ use of certain payment processing systems, such as the State Treasurer’s ePAY program.
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Hastings calls for regulation on platforms skirting Illinois gambling laws
State Senator Michael E. Hastings is calling for legislation to ensure that online prediction platforms that allow users to wager money on real world events are subject to the same rules and consumer protections as regulated gambling operators in Illinois.
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AG Raoul reminds voters of rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging Illinois voters to make a plan to vote in the March 17 general primary election and to know their rights, as early voting is underway and the Attorney General’s office is monitoring elections to ensure voters’ rights are protected.
