AXIOS (Justin Kaufmann) - Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin , the retiring minority whip, AP projects . Why it matters: Stratton leaned on support from Gov. JB Pritzker and other high-profile Democrats to overcome rival Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's sizable fundraising advantage . By the numbers: Democratic Senate candidates spent more than $50 million on political ads, with Krishnamoorthi spending roughly twice as much as any other candidate. - Outside groups also poured money into the race. Super PACs backed by cryptocurrency interests spent nearly $10 million in attack ads against Stratton. - Stratton, who had said she would not accept super PAC money, did receive millions from…