Overview

• U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi began airing a 30-second statewide spot Tuesday, becoming the first candidate in the race to fill Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat to hit television airwaves.
• His ad targets President Donald Trump rather than fellow Democrats, emphasizing an underdog narrative tied to his personal background.
• Krishnamoorthi’s campaign reported $21 million in cash on hand entering July, far outpacing Rep. Robin Kelly’s $2.5 million and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s $1 million.
• Stratton has secured endorsements from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Speaker Chris Welch, while Kelly is backed by 18 Congressional Black Caucus members.
• All three contenders will present to Cook County ward and township committee members on Friday as they seek the county party’s crucial endorsement.