# Barack Obama supports Juliana Stratton for Illinois Senate seat

> Obama backs Juliana Stratton for vacant Illinois Senate seat in November election.
- Title: Barack Obama supports Juliana Stratton for Illinois Senate…
- Summary: Obama backs Juliana Stratton for vacant Illinois Senate seat in November election. Barack Obama endorsed Juliana Stratton for the U.S. Senate seat left by…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/10/15/barack-obama-apoya-a-juliana-stratton-para-el-puesto-del-senado-que-dejara-durbin
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:48:32.547+00:00
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## 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.

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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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