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‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary

Hard feelings linger after the billionaire governor lifted Juliana Stratton to victory over the Congressional Black Caucus’ preferred candidate.

Published March 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

Updated April 2, 2026, 4:26 AM3.4K

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‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary

Hard feelings linger after the billionaire governor lifted Juliana Stratton to victory over the Congressional Black Caucus’ preferred candidate.

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‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary

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