Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Contributes $5M to Super PAC Supporting Lt. Gov. Stratton for US Senate

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spends $5 million to boost his pick for Senate in his state

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has given an infusion of cash to a super PAC backing the underdog Senate campaign of Pritzker’s lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, who is competing in next month's Democratic primary for an open seat.

Gov. JB Pritzker throws Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton a $5 million lifeline for her US Senate bid

Gov. JB Pritzker had been expected to open his campaign wallet to help Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's US Senate bid in the March 17 Democratic primary since he endorsed her last year.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker contributes $5M to super PAC supporting Lt. Gov. Stratton for US Senate

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker contributed $5 million dollars to a super PAC supporting his Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, according to FEC records. She's one of multiple Democrats running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.

Pritzker doles out $5 million to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's Senate bid

The billionaire governor's contribution, which was anticipated, was made through a pro-Stratton super PAC and is already being used to run TV ads with just weeks to go in the campaign.