COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch on Monday gave his endorsement to Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton in her bid for US Senate, highlighting what he said is her compassion and commitment to public service.
Stratton in April announced her campaign to take over Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat, one day after he announced his retirement at the end of his term ending in January 2027.
"As Lieutenant Governor, she’s been a key partner to the Illinois House, working hand in hand with our members to deliver real results for Illinois – from seven consecutive balanced budgets to common sense gun safety legislation, and beyond," Welch said in a release.
Welch was joined in his endorsement by the Democratic Party of Proviso Executive Committee, representing all 14 communities of Proviso Township.
Stratton has already received the endorsement of Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and former senator and ambassador Carol Moseley Braun.
“Now more than ever, we need elected officials at every level of government who are willing to stand up and fight for what’s right," Stratton said. "I’m so grateful for their support, and I’m ready to continue fighting for the people of Proviso Township and all of Illinois."
Democratic Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, representing the state’s 8th and 2nd Congressional districts, respectively, have also launched campaigns for Durbin’s seat.
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July 14, 2025 at 01:35PM
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