Illinois Senate Candidates Clash in Only Debate
In their only televised debate for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, Democrat Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy clashed over affordability, health care, the Farm Bill and minimum wage, as well as immigration, tariffs and the war in Iran. Tracy largely defended President Donald Trump’s policies and warned against expanded government spending, while Stratton called for greater affordability and pledged to check presidential power.
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About Juliana Stratton
Juliana R. Stratton is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 48th lieutenant governor of Illinois since 2019. A progressive member of the Democratic Party, she was elected in 2018 and 2022 on a ticket with Governor JB Pritzker. Stratton is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 US Senate election in Illinois.
Everything about Juliana Stratton →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 8, 1965
- Website
- https://www.julianastratton.com/