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Learn about the priorities, initiatives and news of Illinois' 48th Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton. She leads the Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative and chairs several councils and boards.
Juliana Stratton (née Wiggins; born September 8, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 48th lieutenant governor of Illinois since 2019. She previously served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019.
Learn about Juliana Stratton, the first Black woman elected to statewide office in Illinois, and her role as the 48th Lieutenant Governor. She oversees initiatives on justice, equity, opportunity, women, rural affairs, military, and rivers.
Juliana Stratton is the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and a partner of Governor JB Pritzker. She leads initiatives on justice, equity, and opportunity, and advocates for women and girls, rural communities, and public safety.
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Nov 8, 2022 · Stratton is the 48th lieutenant governor of Illinois. She defeated incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti in the election on November 6, 2018. Stratton was sworn into office January 14, 2019. She is the first African-American lieutenant governor in Illinois history.
Jan 15, 2019 · Juliana Stratton was sworn into office on Jan. 14, 2019, as the first African-American to hold the position in Illinois. She delivered an emotional speech that traced her family's history from slavery to success and highlighted her policy goals with Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Learn about Juliana Stratton, the first Black Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and a leader of the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative. See her education, experience, and achievements on LinkedIn.
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