Julianna Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in Illinois politics
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<p>When Lt. Gov.-elect Julianna Stratton is sworn in as a U.S. senator in January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously.</p><p>Stratton, Illinois' first Black lieutenant governor, will also become the sixth Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate and the second from the state.</p><p>“We already have Sen. (Tammy) Duckworth fighting in Washington. I’m looking forward to joining her and keeping this going,” Stratton said during an appearance with Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday. “In Illinois, our values are rooted in compassion for every community and…
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Julianna Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in Illinois politics
<p>When Lt. Gov.-elect Julianna Stratton is sworn in as a U.S. senator in January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously.</p><p>Stratton, Illinois' first Black lieutenant governor, will also become the sixth Black woman to serve...
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Illinois to become 1st state to have 2 women of color in US Senate at same time after Stratton's win
Illinois will become the first state to be represented simultaneously by two women of color in the U.S. Senate
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