On the record
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IsraelSaid
In an April 30, 2025 interview with Capitol News Illinois, Stratton declined to discuss her position on Israel's war with Hamas or whether Israel should agree to a ceasefire. Asked about foreign policy, she said instead that Washington needs a stable leader and that it does not have one with Donald Trump.
"What people want, and need, is a stable leader in D.C."
Stratton’s top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against Trump, NPR Illinois (Capitol News Illinois), April 30, 2025
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ICESaid
In a Jan. 26, 2026 Democratic primary debate hosted by the Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ and the University of Chicago, Stratton criticized an opponent for voting for a resolution thanking ICE and said she wants to abolish the agency. On winning the primary in March 2026, she pledged to keep calling for abolishing ICE.
"I want to abolish ICE"
Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in Sun-Times, WBEZ, UChicago debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, NPR Illinois (Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ), January 26, 2026
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The Trump administrationSaid
In the same Jan. 26, 2026 debate, candidates were asked to name a Trump policy they support. Stratton said she could not name one.
"there’s nothing that I’m going to say today that I can think of that I agree with Donald Trump on."
Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in Sun-Times, WBEZ, UChicago debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, NPR Illinois (Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ), January 26, 2026
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Where they want the country to goSaid
In her speech after winning the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026, Stratton said she would take her campaign's fight to President Trump, and pledged to keep calling for abolishing ICE and raising the minimum wage.
"Courage powered this campaign, and courage will bring this fight straight to Donald Trump’s door."
Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, NPR Illinois (Capitol News Illinois/Chicago Sun-Times), March 17, 2026
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The economySaid
Releasing her policy platform in late September 2025, Stratton blamed President Trump's tariffs and economic policies for higher prices and said the problem goes beyond his administration. The platform calls for a tax increase on people earning $1 million or more a year to pay for a middle-class tax cut.
"Rising prices are just one symptom of a broken system. For too long, big corporations across every sector have operated virtually unchecked by Washington."
Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage, NPR Illinois (Capitol News Illinois), October 1, 2025
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Workers and unionsSaid
In the April 30, 2025 interview, Stratton pointed to Illinois raising its minimum wage to $15 and said the federal minimum wage, $7.25 since 2009, should also rise. Her campaign site now lists a $25 minimum wage among her priorities.
"That has not happened on the federal level yet, and yet, people know that raising the minimum wage helps lift people up out of poverty."
Stratton’s top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against Trump, NPR Illinois (Capitol News Illinois), April 30, 2025
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AbortionSaid
Her campaign's priorities page lists restoring the abortion protections of Roe v. Wade among her legislative priorities in the Senate. The page is undated.
"Restoring the Abortion Protections of Roe v. Wade"
Juliana's Priorities | Juliana Stratton, Candidate's campaign site, undated page, read October 18, 2026
Money this cycle
| AIPAC PAC, given directly | $0 |
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| AIPAC PAC, earmarked by donors | $0 |
| United Democracy Project, supporting | $0 |
| United Democracy Project, opposing | $0 |
Since AIPAC PAC began giving (December 2021): $0 direct, $0 earmarked; United Democracy Project $0 supporting, $0 opposing.
This cycle (2025 to 2026). FEC filings through August 31, 2026 (AIPAC PAC) and October 16, 2026 (UDP).
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