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Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins Senate Race Following Robin Kelly's Bid for Durbin's Seat

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces his Senate candidacy, marking him as a key contender alongside Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

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The political dominoes are now in place for other Democrats to run in Krishnamoorthi’s district, as well as Kelly’s 2nd Congressional District.
'First-generation kid' and fundraising leader Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid
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Krishnamoorthi's bid comes after Durbin announced in April that he would not seek a sixth term.
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Whoever wins the Democratic primary will be heavily favored to win the general election in the reliably Democratic state.
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The race to become the Democratic nominee is likely to be one of the most expensive primaries in the country in the upcoming midterms.
Intense Illinois Senate primary set to take shape as Rep. Krishnamoorthi announces bid | Politics
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Trump’s re-election last year has sparked a reckoning among Democrats that is set to play out across primaries in Illinois and elsewhere, with their voters wanting a more aggressive posture from party leaders.
Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Illinois Senate campaign, joining a growing field
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Krishnamoorthi will be a formidable Democratic opponent in the primary, as he has a war chest of $19 million and raised $3 million in the first quarter of 2025.
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It’s also another case of a House Democrat from a fairly safe district opting to run for Senate.
Krishnamoorthi joins Illinois Senate race
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The race for the party’s nomination to replace Durbin, a Springfield Democrat who was an ally of Kelly’s and announced in April that he would not seek a sixth term, isn’t the first time Kelly has faced off against a candidate backed by the billionaire governor and his political apparatus.
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Updated: May 7th, 2025, 6:26 AM ET

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Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has officially joined the race for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Dick Durbin. His announcement follows Rep. Robin Kelly's entry into the contest just one day prior. Both candidates emphasize their commitment to progressive issues and aim to secure endorsements, with Krishnamoorthi boasting a significant $19 million campaign war chest. Kelly focuses on health care, immigration, and gun control. The two join Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in a competitive Democratic primary, with other potential candidates like Rep. Lauren Underwood still weighing their options.

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Rep. Robin Kelly has entered the Democratic primary for the open Senate seat in Illinois, emphasizing her commitment to fighting for important social programs like Medicare and Social Security.
She portrays herself as a dedicated advocate for gun safety and healthcare reform, highlighting her legislative experience and her past actions in Congress against gun violence.
Kelly faces competition from other prominent Democrats while aiming for endorsements and addressing challenges from well-funded opponents, indicating a competitive primary ahead.

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