Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for Illinois' open US Senate seat, defeating Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, according to projections reported by The Washington Post.
The high-stakes race was triggered after Senator Dick Durbin announced he would not seek reelection, bringing an end to a nearly 30-year tenure and setting off a closely watched contest among Democrats.
Stratton's victory was bolstered by significant institutional support and funding, including a $5 million contribution from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the support of Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Krishnamoorthi, meanwhile, ran a well-funded campaign of his own, benefiting from millions of dollars in support from the cryptocurrency industry.
Stratton is now widely expected to win the general election in November, given Illinois' strong Democratic leaning.
