Illinois Shows Democratic Voters Aren’t Ready to March Off a Cliff

Illinois shows Democratic voters aren’t ready to march off a cliff

Democratic primaries lately have been like a high-wire circus act that’s always on the cusp of falling but never does. Tuesday’s primaries in Illinois were another win for the center-left Democratic establishment against more progressive or outsider elements. Overall, its…

Big Money Hits a Wall in Illinois Democratic Primaries

And three other takeways from primary night.

Illinois Primaries Signal Democratic Shift Toward Moderates

Chicago, Illinois — Illinois primary elections reshaped both the Senate race and key House contests, offering early signals about voter direction heading into November. In the open U.S. Senate race following Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton secured the Democratic nomination, defeating a crowded field that included Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Robin Kelly. On the Republican side, former Illinois GOP chair Don Tracy wo…