Illinois Primary Election 2026 recap
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton waves during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Chicago. AP Photo/Erin Hooley
The results are in from yesterday’s primary elections. Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker will once again face Republican Darren Bailey. Meanwhile, in the race to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won a 10-way primary and will face former Republican Party chair Don Tracy.
A political writer discusses the results of many big races across the state last night and what they mean for the general election in the fall.
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Dan Petrella
State government reporter, Chicago Tribune
