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Julianna Stratton (D-IL)
Democrat - Illinois
Running for Senate
Juliana Stratton is an American politician and attorney who has served as Lieutenant Governor of Illinois since 2019. She was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and began her career in community leadership and legal advocacy, including work as a mediator and restorative justice practitioner. She entered elected office in 2017 as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives before becoming Illinois’ first Black woman lieutenant governor.
In 2025, she launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin and went on to win the Democratic nomination in 2026, positioning her as the party’s nominee in the general election.
“Solutions to our most pressing challenges can be found within our communities.”
- Juliana Stratton
POLITICAL CAREER
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (2019–present)
Illinois House of Representatives (2017–2019)
INTERESTING FACTS
Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side.
First Black woman to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
Practices marathon and triathlon training as a personal discipline.
