Pritzker flexes political muscle with Stratton victory amid 2028 chatter
Mar 18, 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) flexed his political muscle in the Illinois Senate primary to propel Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to victory, as chatter builds about his larger political ambitions. The billionaire and possible 2028 presidential contender’s endorsement and financial support for his se
cond-in-command buoyed Stratton to defeat Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly in Tuesday's primary. She is all but certain to succeed retiring... ...read more read less