Juliana Stratton

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says she will make middle-class families "a focal point, not just a talking point."[1]
• Says that, as the Trump administration pursues its agenda, Washington needs "new voices" who will "stand firm and fight fiercely."[5],[1]
• Points to the Pritzker administration's record, including medical debt relief, as evidence that she can get things done.[5],[2]
• Says she is rejecting all corporate PAC money in the race.[2]

Background

• Lieutenant Governor, State of Illinois · 2019–present[4],[5]
• State Representative, 5th District, Illinois House of Representatives · 2017–2019[4],[7]
• Director, Center for Public Safety and Justice, University of Illinois Chicago · 2015–2017[5],[7]
• Executive Director, Cook County Justice Advisory Council · 2011–2014[7]
• Founder, mediation practice, JDS Mediation Services · 1997[7]
• Parent representative and chair, Kenwood Academy Local School Council[4]

Education

• B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1987)[4],[7]
• J.D., DePaul University College of Law (1992)[4],[7]

Where they stand

• Health Care
  Supports Medicare for All.[2],[6]
• Economy & Jobs
  Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour and grant programs for small business owners.[2],[6]
• Taxes
  Supports a middle-class tax cut paid for by a tax increase on people making more than $1 million a year. Opposes the Trump administration's tariffs.[2],[6]
• Immigration
  Supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).[2],[6]
• Abortion
  Supports restoring the abortion protections that existed under Roe v. Wade.[2],[6]
• Guns
  Supports stronger gun laws.[2],[6]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.[2],[6]
• Education
  Supports restoring the U.S. Department of Education and expanding federal support for trades and technical schools.[2]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words