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Durbin's Retirement Sparks Competitive Illinois Senate Race

3/17/2026

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's retirement opens the Illinois Senate race on March 17, 2026.
The Senate field includes U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton.
Raja Krishnamoorthi leads in fundraising.
Laura Fine is backed by AIPAC-affiliated groups for Congress.
Danny Davis's retirement creates thirteen candidates for his seat.

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Story summary

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's retirement opens the Illinois Senate race on March 17, 2026.
The Senate field includes U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton.
Raja Krishnamoorthi leads in fundraising.
Laura Fine is backed by AIPAC-affiliated groups for Congress.
Danny Davis's retirement creates thirteen candidates for his seat.