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The Illinois primaries are the first test of the 2028 presidential race
- Pritzker faces no Democratic primary challenger in Illinois as he seeks a third term.
- The race tests whether Stratton can translate Pritzker’s backing into a Senate win or if the dynamic falters.
- Krishnamoorthi leads polls for the Illinois Senate nomination amid Stratton and Kelly’s competition.
- Stratton’s potential victory could boost Pritzker’s image among Black women voters in Washington.
- Pritzker’s financial leverage includes more than $5 million into Illinois Future PAC backing Stratton.
- Without that funding, Stratton would face a tougher path against Krishnamoorthi.
- Pritzker’s term could be complicated by Illinois’ budget shortfall and pension issues.
- Analyst Kent Redfield cautions that policy fixes would be hard during a presidential bid.
- The piece serves as MS NOW’s Project 47 newsletter, delivering expert analysis on national implications.
- Governor Pritzker’s 2028 presidential prospects remain a topic of debate among Illinois politicos.
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