At a glance
Office soughtU.S. Senate
ElectionNovember 3, 2026
Current officeLieutenant Governor of Illinois
Party / statusDemocratic · Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Illinois
Current race status: Illinois State Board of Elections results show Stratton won the 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate primary with 507,689 votes, 40.39% of the party vote. The Board lists her as an active Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator in the November 3 general election.
Candidate questions, answered clearly
Who is Juliana Stratton?
Juliana Stratton is Illinois’ 48th Lieutenant Governor. Before statewide office, she represented Illinois House District 5 and worked as a mediator, arbitrator, restorative-justice practitioner, and attorney.
What office is she running for?
Juliana Stratton is running for U.S. Senate in the November 3, 2026 election.
What has her public career included?
Her public record includes the Illinois House, statewide executive office, justice and equity initiatives, rural affairs, women and girls initiatives, and community-centered problem solving.
Where can voters verify the record?
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Public-service path
Before 2018
Built a legal and community-service career in mediation, arbitration, restorative justice, and education.
2017
Served in the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 5th District.
2019
Began serving as Illinois’ 48th Lieutenant Governor.
Mar. 2026
Won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.
Nov. 2026
Active general-election candidate for U.S. Senator.
Official sources
Illinois 2026 primary vote totalsOfficial Illinois State Board of Elections vote totals.Illinois general candidate listOfficial general-election candidate status.Illinois Lieutenant Governor biographyCurrent public-office biography and record.Official campaignCandidate-controlled campaign information.
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