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March 17, 2026 Illinois Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Illinois

Christopher Swan - D
►Websitewww.swannforsenate.com/
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Awisi A. Bustos - D
►Websiteawisiforussenate.us/
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Sean Brown - D
►Websitewww.seanbrownforsenate.com/
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Jonathan Dean - D
►Websitewww.dean4il.com/
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Bryan Maxwell - D
►Websitewww.maxwell4senate.com/
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Steve Botsford - D
►Websitewww.botsfordforillinois.com/
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Robin Kelly - D
►Websitewww.robinforsenate.com/
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Raja Krishnamoorthi - D
►Websiterajaforil.com/
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Kevin Ryan - D
►Websitewww.runwithkev.com/
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Juliana Stratton - D
►Websitewww.julianastratton.com/
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Biographical
General Philosophy
Personal and Family
Professional Experience
Civic Involvement
Political Experience
Religious Affiliation
Accomplishments and Awards
Educational Background
Military Service
Reasons & Objectives
Why I Am Running for Public Office
Goals If Elected
Achievements If Elected
Areas to Concentrate On
On Entering Public Service
Other Candidates
Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government
Government & Democracy
Government Corruption and Ethics
Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case
Voting Rights
Campaign Finance Reform
Foreign Policy
Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict
Israel
Gaza
China
Russia
Ukraine
Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture
Economy
Jobs
Small Businesses
Infrastructure
Crime, Police & Imprisonment
Crime & Prevention
Domestic Violence
Housing & Communities
Housing
Mortgages
Foreclosures
Labor, Wages & Unions
Wages
Wage Discrimination
Health & Medical
Healthcare
Prescription Drugs
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
Mental Health Mass Shootings
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program
Opioid Crisis
Education & Schools
Student Debt & Forgiveness
Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants
Education Tax Credits
Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering
Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life
Planned Parenthood & Family Planning
Roe v. Wade
Contraception
Abortion Federal Funding
Banks & Finance
Mortgages
Foreclosures
Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights
Civil Rights
Roe v. Wade
Gender Equality
Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service
Planned Parenthood & Family Planning
Family
Child Support
Gun & Property Rights
Gun Legislation and Control
Mental Health Mass Shootings
Energy
Energy
Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security
Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers
The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol
Immigration Policy & Reform
Illegal Immigration Enforcement
Dream Act
Legal Status, Residency & Citizenship for Immigrant Youth
Illegal Immigration Amnesty
War on Terror
Visa Programs
Americanization of Immigrants
Employers Who Hire Illegals
E-Verify System
Infrastructure & Transportation
Infrastructure
Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space
TikTok
Taxes
Education Tax Credits
Military, National Defense & Veterans
Veterans' Health and Medical Care
Homeless Veterans
Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions
Social Security
Seniors & Aging of Population
Social Security Long Term Viability
Minorities
Wage Discrimination
Sex & Sexuality
Gender Equality
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