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Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton
Juliana Stratton proudly serves as the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, representing all residents with empathy and compassion. Her portfolio includes both statutory responsibilities and independent priorities. The Lieutenant Governor solves problems alongside those closest to the issues, believing that the solutions to Illinois’ most pressing challenges can be found within the wisdom of our communities. She is focused on making Illinois the best state to call home, especially for those who have been historically left out or behind.
Before entering public office, Lieutenant Governor Stratton dedicated her career to uniting communities and redefining how the law impacts vulnerable populations. She is an experienced mediator, arbitrator, restorative justice practitioner, and trained peace circle keeper. Prior to her election in 2018, she represented the 5th District in the Illinois House of Representatives. Her first elected office was Parent Representative and, subsequently, Chair of the Kenwood Academy Local School Council.
The Lieutenant Governor maintains strong connections with various programs across the state and nation. She is the past Chair of the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association and a fellow at the Hunt Institute’s Hunt-Kean Leadership Program. She is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; The Links, Inc.; The Chicago Network; Jack & Jill of America, Inc.; International Women’s Forum (IWF) Chicago; and The Economic Club of Chicago.
Lieutenant Governor Stratton was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and DePaul University’s College of Law. She and her husband, Bryan, live in the Bronzeville community and have four daughters. In her free time, she enjoys training for marathons and triathlons, reading, and getting a dance floor started.