Overview

• Rep. Robin Kelly announced endorsements from 18 Congressional Black Caucus members, including Rep. Jonathan Jackson, during her campaign stop at the City Club of Chicago.
• Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has secured backing from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and the newly formed Illinois Blue PAC, which plans to spend significant sums on her campaign.
• Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi enters the race with over $19 million in campaign funds and union support from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 881.
• Kelly emphasized her experience representing a diverse district and her history of bipartisan legislative accomplishments as key qualifications for the Senate role.
• The Democratic primary field remains focused on Stratton, Kelly, and Krishnamoorthi, with potential candidate Rep. Lauren Underwood yet to announce her decision.