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Illinois' open US Senate race tests Gov. JB Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid

Illinois Senate Race Tests Pritzker's 2028 Presidential Clout Illinois Democrats face a high-stakes primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, with Gov. JB Pritzker backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton over U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly. The race has become a political test for Pritzker's influence ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid, drawing criticism from prominent Black Democrats questioning his power.