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Exclusive: Stratton Talks Trump, Filibuster, the Far-Left as Early Voting Begins

Stratton says she will counter Trump’s policies and serve all Illinoisans as early voting starts and a Chicago debate is set for Oct. 20.

  • Early voting began Thursday in most Illinois jurisdictions as Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton, the Democratic candidate to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., campaigns for Congress. Chicago voters can begin casting ballots Oct. 1.
  • Stratton faces Republican Don Tracy, former chair of the Republican Party and the Illinois Gaming Board under former Gov. Bruce Rauner, who has criticized her for avoiding past debate invitations.
  • Campaigning on affordability, Stratton criticized President Donald Trump, alleging he has made about $2 billion while in office. She emphasized voters across party lines worry about corruption and economic issues.
  • Addressing debate criticism, Stratton agreed to a televised debate on WTTW Channel on Oct. 20 and discussed her positions on the Senate filibuster and reproductive rights.
  • Ballots start going out next week as voters weigh the candidates' visions for Illinois. Stratton maintains focus on serving all Illinoisans despite media strategy criticism.
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Exclusive: Stratton talks Trump, filibuster, the far-left as early voting begins

(The Center Square) – With early voting in Illinois underway in most jurisdictions, Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton – the Democrat hopeful to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., in Congress – sat down with The Center Square to discuss politics, policies…

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News broke the news in Wilmette, United States on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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