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Rep. Krishnamoorthi Enters Illinois Senate Race with $19M Fund

5/7/2025

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has thrown his hat into the ring for the Illinois Senate seat, spurred by Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement. Joining a fierce Democratic primary alongside Rep. Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Krishnamoorthi brings a hefty $19 million campaign fund, pledging to champion working-class concerns and progressive ideals.

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has thrown his hat into the ring for the Illinois Senate seat, spurred by Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement. Joining a fierce Democratic primary alongside Rep. Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Krishnamoorthi brings a hefty $19 million campaign fund, pledging to champion working-class concerns and progressive ideals.