Juliana Stratton stands out as an important figure in Illinois politics, where she was selected to replace the retiring Senator Dick Durbin by Illinois Democrats. This decision makes her a key player as the second most powerful Democrat in the US Senate. The primary race was quite intense, involving Lieutenant Governor Stratton, 60, Representative Robin Kelly, 69, and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, 52. Despite competition, Associated Press declared Stratton the winner. With Illinois being a firmly Democratic state, the winner of this primary is highly likely to become the next senator. The support and interference in the race by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker generated controversy, especially in the context of the competition between the powerful Congressional Black Caucus and the state’s governor.
Context: Juliana Stratton została wybrana przez Illinois Democrats, aby zastąpić odchodzącego senatorka Dicka Durbin w Senacie Stanów Zjednoczonych.
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