La state representative Shawn Ford has won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 7th congressional district, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton captured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, narrowly defeating two incumbents who advanced to the November general election against Republican Don Tracy, the former state party chairman, according to the AP.
The Senate race opened up after longtime No. 2 Democrat U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement, creating a competitive field including Stratton, Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly. The contest featured aggressive campaigning and massive fundraising, highlighting the influence of Democratic Governor JB Pritzker, who endorsed Stratton and was discussed as a potential 2028 presidential candidate.
(This is a current report; check back later for updates)
