Illinois is holding primary elections Tuesday that will significantly reshape the state's congressional delegation, with voters selecting candidates to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and five departing House Democrats. The elections mark a major transition for Illinois's federal representation.
The most prominent contest features Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) competing for the Democratic Senate nomination, with backing from Gov. JB Pritzker (D). The outcome will determine who advances to the general election for Durbin's seat, a position that has been held by Democrats since the 1990s.