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id: 639d2c1193
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-05 18:23 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 19:31 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Illinois to have two women of color in Senate at once

NBC Chicago reports Illinois would be the first US state with two women of color in the Senate at once.

Section: [Elections](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/elections/illinois-to-be-first-us-state-with-2-women-of-color-in-senate-at-once/4012020/), 2026-11-05 18:23 CST: Illinois to be first US state with 2 women of color in Senate at once
- [Wirepoints](https://wirepoints.org/with-juliana-strattons-victory-illinois-set-to-become-first-state-with-two-women-of-color-in-u-s-senate-chicago-tribune/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-05 19:31 CST: With Juliana Stratton’s victory, Illinois set to become first state with two women of color in U.S. Senate – Chicago Tribune*

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