Overview

• Raja Krishnamoorthi announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, citing his record of standing up to 'bullies' like Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
• Krishnamoorthi brings a significant financial advantage to the race with $19 million in campaign funds, positioning him as a formidable contender in the Democratic primary.
• The Democratic primary field now includes Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Robin Kelly, and Krishnamoorthi, with Rep. Lauren Underwood still considering a bid.
• Krishnamoorthi’s campaign emphasizes economic opportunity, corporate accountability, and opposition to Trump-era policies, while highlighting his immigrant background and ties to Peoria, Illinois.
• The Illinois Senate seat is considered safely Democratic, making the primary the decisive contest for the eventual successor to Durbin.