Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton gives her a key edge in the race to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.

Gov. JB Pritzker has made his choice for who he'd like to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. Why it matters: Pritzker is the top Democrat in the state, with deep pockets and a firm control of the state party.

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Friday he is endorsing his Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate.