EMILYs List Congratulates Juliana Stratton on Her Primary Victory in the Illinois U.S. Senate Race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s decisive win in the Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic primary, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is proud to congratulate Juliana Stratton on her impressive primary victory in the Illinois U.S. Senate race. We knew Juliana was the strongest candidate to win this seat—and she’s proven it. Now she’s ready to take that fight to Washington, stand up to the Trump administration’s reckless agenda, and get results. In November, Juliana will make history as the next U.S. senator from Illinois, making Illinois the first state ever to have two women of color serving in the Senate at the same time.”

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