Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday became the first of what is expected to be many candidates to launch bids for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Stratton’s quick ...

Stratton’s announcement in an early morning video comes just a day after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he’s stepping down from ...

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who came into office alongside Gov. JB Pritzker in 2018, announced on Thursday she will seek Durbin's spot in the Senate.

Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement in 2027, ending a 44-year career and sparking Democratic succession speculation.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch in Springfield in August 2024.