Juliana Stratton
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U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, U.S. Representative Raaj Krishnamoorthi and Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Juliana Stratton await a question during a Feb. 15, 2026 forum for U.S. Senate Candidates hosted by the NAACP at Love Corner Church in Champaign. The three candidates are looking to take the seat currently held by Senator Dick Durbin, and are competing in the March 17, 2026 Primary Elections for a spot on the official ballot. (Cooper O'Kelly/IPM News)

Highlights from NAACP forum featuring US Senate candidates Kelly, Krishnamoorthi and Stratton

Over 100 people showed up at Love Corner Church in Champaign on February 15 to hear three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate share their top priorities and answer questions from the audience. 

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Vying for Senate seat, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton discusses foreign affairs, Medicaid, and tax breaks for middle class

To kick off our series of in-depth interviews with each of the candidates seeking to replace Senator Dick Durbin, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton joins us live. 

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