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Raja Krishnamoorthi Enters Illinois Senate Race With $19 Million War Chest

The Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin intensifies as Krishnamoorthi joins Stratton and Kelly in a solidly blue state contest.

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in 2024.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.

Overview

  • Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin, who announced his retirement in late April after nearly three decades in office.
  • Krishnamoorthi enters the race with $19 million in campaign funds and a strong fundraising record, having raised $3 million in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and Rep. Robin Kelly are also competing in the Democratic primary, with other potential candidates still considering bids.
  • In his campaign launch video, Krishnamoorthi criticized President Donald Trump and Elon Musk while highlighting his record of challenging corporate interests and defending working families.
  • Krishnamoorthi will kick off his campaign with events in Peoria, Chicago, and Schaumburg starting Friday, signaling an active push to engage voters across the state.