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Krishnamoorthi Dominates Fundraising in Heated Illinois Senate Race

3/16/2026

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi leads fundraising in the Illinois Senate primary, raising over $30 million after Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly trail behind Krishnamoorthi in fundraising.
Governor JB Pritzker's support for Stratton sparks tensions with Kelly's camp accusing bias.
Stratton backs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) abolition, while Krishnamoorthi urges immigration reforms.
The outcome could signal Democratic strategy and the influence of outside money.

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi leads fundraising in the Illinois Senate primary, raising over $30 million after Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly trail behind Krishnamoorthi in fundraising.
Governor JB Pritzker's support for Stratton sparks tensions with Kelly's camp accusing bias.
Stratton backs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) abolition, while Krishnamoorthi urges immigration reforms.
The outcome could signal Democratic strategy and the influence of outside money.