IL Lt. Gov. Projected to Win Dem Primary for U.S. Senate
Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is projected to win the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by long-time Senator Dick Durbin. Stratton emerged victorious from a competitive and crowded field of candidates seeking the nomination.
Key Points
- Stratton advances as the Democratic nominee for Durbin's Senate seat after nearly 30 years of his tenure
- The Illinois Democratic primary was highly competitive with multiple candidates vying for the nomination
- Projection comes from CBS News analysis of primary results