In Illinois, a primary could mean a new record number of Black women in the Senate
In Illinois, a primary could mean new record number of Black women in Senate
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Election 2026
In Illinois, a primary could mean a new record number of Black women in the Senate
Only five Black women have ever held a Senate seat. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly want to be the sixth.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton takes a selfie as she attends a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago, Illinois, on March 6, 2026.
(Kamil Krzaczynski/ AFP/Getty Images)
Marissa Martinez
Politics Reporter
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2026-03-13 07:34
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March 13, 2026
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