A profanity-laced campaign ad set the tone, and Juliana Stratton has zero plans to dial it back after cruising through the Illinois Democratic Senate primary.
Stratton doubles down on anti-Trump energy
Stratton doubles down on anti-Trump energy
- Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic primary.
- Her viral ad featured voters cursing at Trump.
- She says Democrats need that fighter mentality.
- Stratton is heavily favored in the general election.
- Governor JB Pritzker funneled millions into her campaign.
- Stratton openly endorsed him for a 2028 presidential run.
- A Pritzker-aligned super PAC dropped at least $5 million.
- She beat chief rival Raja Krishnamoorthi with that backing.
- Stratton would become the sixth Black female senator.
- Pro-crypto spending targeted her during the primary race.
- She linked that money directly to Trump allies.
- Corporate PAC cash was rejected by her campaign.
- Stratton reiterated that Chuck Schumer should step aside.
- Schumer congratulated her, but they haven't connected yet.
- Joining Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester excites her.
- Three Black women senators would amplify community voices.
