Juliana Stratton
Juliana Stratton is the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, having taken office in January 2019. As a prominent figure in the Illinois Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as criminal justice reform, economic development, and healthcare access. Stratton has a background in law and policy, previously serving as the Director of the Illinois Department of Human Services. Her leadership role as Lieutenant Governor has positioned her as a key player in the state's political landscape, especially as she is now seen as a potential candidate to succeed retiring Senator Dick Durbin.
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Juliana Stratton is the lieutenant governor who won a hard-fought primary for Senate.
Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his future
United States· 2026-05-31
Juliana Stratton is the lieutenant governor of Illinois backed by JB Pritzker in her Senate campaign.
The one big takeaway for Democrats and Republicans out of TexasUnited States· 2026-03-05
Bessent pointed to a campaign commercial from an Illinois Democratic Senate candidate in which current Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton showcased people declaring, 'F--- Trump, vote Juliana.'
Scott Bessent slams political 'venom' after Mar-a-Lago security incidentUnited States· 2026-02-22
Illinois’s lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, was also present earlier on at the protest.
Federal agents use teargas and pepper balls to break up Chicago Ice protest | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Juliana Stratton is the state lieutenant governor of Illinois who joined the protesters to denounce ICE's violent repression.
Reprimen con gases y balas de goma protesta frente a centro migratorio en Chicago
Mexico· 2025-09-19
Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton told CNN that ICE is going to begin operations in Chicago.
What we know about the White House push for National Guard troops in Chicago – and the pushback from local politiciansUnited States· 2025-09-04
IL official: 'No coordination' from Trump on potential Chicago crackdown.
Video: Trump responds after Epstein victims call for more docs to be releasedUnited States· 2025-09-03
Democrat Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton criticized Trump's plans, stating they are aimed at creating chaos for political power.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker rejects Trump National Guard plan for ChicagoUnited States· 2025-08-24Juliana Stratton is the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and created a super PAC for the Senate race.
In Illinois Senate Race, Old Grudges and a Test of Pritzker’s PowerUnited States· 2025-05-12
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced a bid for Durbin's seat shortly after his retirement announcement.
Durbin exit fuels talk of 'Biden effect' as aging Senate Democrats step asideUnited States· 2025-04-24
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is seen as a potential candidate for Durbin's seat.
Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in Senate, announces he won’t seek reelectionUnited States· 2025-04-23
