Illinois to be first US state with 2 women of color in Senate at once

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Nov. 4, 2026, 12:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 12:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/elections/illinois-to-be-first-us-state-with-2-women-of-color-in-senate-at-once/4012020/

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With [ Julianna Stratton projected to defeat Don Tracy, ][1] Illinois will become the first state in the US to have two women of color in the Senate at once. After she's sworn in on January 3, Julianna Stratton will join Senator Tammy Duckworth and the two will make history. Stream NBC 5 for free,...