Obama endorses Stratton for Senate

Barack Obama endorsed Juliana Stratton for the U.S. Senate seat left by Dick Durbin in Illinois's November election.

“Juliana Stratton es una mujer del lado sur, madre, cuidadora y luchadora.”

Obama's campaign support

Obama has recorded at least two dozen ads for Democratic gubernatorial and Senate candidates, planning campaign appearances in key states.

2018 campaign involvement

Obama helped campaign for Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Stratton in 2018 in Urbana and Chicago.

Stratton's background

Stratton, a Chicago native, thanked Obama after winning her first political campaign in 2016.

“Sé que el presidente Barack Obama está aquí en espíritu”

Obama's past endorsements

Obama has endorsed Senate candidates in Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, and Maine, with plans to appear in Detroit for Michigan's candidate.

Stratton's immigration stance

Stratton opposed Trump's immigration enforcement in Chicago during the Midway Blitz operation, advocating for ICE abolition.

Stratton's current support

Stratton has support from Pritzker, Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, and 14 Illinois Democratic lawmakers.

Opponents in Senate race

Stratton faces Republican Don Tracy and independent Whitfield Harrington Jr. in the Illinois Senate race.

Upcoming forum

Stratton and Tracy will participate in a WTTW forum next week.