Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Juliana Stratton
03/11/2026
Juliana Stratton faces Republican Don Tracy, a former Illinois GOP chairman, in the U.S. Senate general election held today. Late-September polling from Public Policy Polling showed her 13 points ahead. If she wins, she would become the second Black woman to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate.
17/03/2026
Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Dick Durbin. She defeated a field of ten candidates, including fundraising leader Raja Krishnamoorthi, after a late surge. Her win made her the Democratic nominee in the November 2026 general election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Juliana Stratton is a Democratic politician serving as the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. She has held the office since 2019 under Governor JB Pritzker and is the Democratic nominee for United States Senate from Illinois in the 2026 election. |
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| Born As | Juliana Wiggins |
Relationships & More
| Political Ally | Governor JB Pritzker, who endorsed her Senate campaign and funded a pro-Stratton PAC with about $10 million during the primary |
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Family
| Children | Mother of four |
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| Father | Daughter of a teacher and Navy veteran |
Career
| Illinois House | Served one term as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, from 2017 to 2019 |
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| Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | Elected in 2018 and has served since 2019; first African-American to hold the office |
| Chair, National Lieutenant Governors Association | Served as the 63rd chair |
| U.S. Senate Campaign | Announced candidacy in April 2025 for the seat held by Dick Durbin; won the Democratic primary on 17/03/2026 with about 40% of the vote, defeating Raja Krishnamoorthi |
| 2026 General Election | Democratic nominee facing Republican Don Tracy on 03/11/2026; her platform includes a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. If elected in November 2026, she would be one of three Black women serving in the U.S. Senate at the same time. | |
| 2. Illinois has elected only two women to the U.S. Senate, Tammy Duckworth being the other. |
