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Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Senate

Raja Krishnamoorthi launches bid for open Illinois Senate seat

Raja Krishnamoorthi has announced his bid to run for Senate, confirming speculations that he would join the field looking to win the seat left open by Dick Durbin.

CNN on MSN · 1h

Intense Illinois Senate primary set to take shape as Rep. Krishnamoorthi announces bid

The battle to replace Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin in Illinois is intensifying with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday jumping into a crowded primary that has divided key Democratic factions in the blue state.

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Illinois Senate campaign, joining a growing field

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is launching a campaign for U.S. Senate in Illinois, jumping into a growing Democratic primary field for a coveted seat in the solidly blue state.

Robin Kelly, Senate and Illinois

WQAD · 14h

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is the second Democrat to step into the 2026 primary race to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Kelly, a resident of south suburban Matteson, has represented Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District since 2013 and recently served a short stint as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Roll Call on MSN · 1d

Rep. Robin Kelly is running for Senate in Illinois

Rep. Robin Kelly on Tuesday joined the Democratic primary field for the open Senate seat in Illinois.

Yahoo · 19h

Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly jumps into US Senate race to replace retiring Dick Durbin

South suburban U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly on Tuesday became the second candidate to enter what’s expected to be a crowded field to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, setting up a potential Democratic proxy battle with Gov.

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Pritzker: Democrats ‘can’t be a party of do-nothing’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) called on his fellow Democrats to stop being “a party of do-nothing” and instead take bolder ...

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Illinois Leaders React To Schakowsky Retirement Announcement

SPRINGFIELD - Several elected officials and Illinois organizations have released statements in response to U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) recently announcing ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Calls For ‘Mass Protests’ And ‘Disruption’ Against Republicans

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for “mass protests” and “disruptions” against Republicans during a speech Sunday ...

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls out ‘do-nothing’ Democrats for failing to push back against Trump

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sharply criticized fellow Democrats on Sunday for not doing enough to ...

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Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat

This moment requires proven leaders who have the experience to take on the toughest battles. I’ve never backed down — not ...

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a rising Democratic star, leans into a sense of national pride as the party searches for new vision

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appears to be everywhere at the moment — popping up on “The View,” delivering a commencement address ...

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2026 is shaping up as a ‘Year of the Woman’ for Democratic primaries

We could be seeing another "Year of the Woman" with multiple high-profile Senate primaries featuring face-offs between female ...

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Democratic 2028 contenders fill their calendars with high-profile events

The Democratic party has turned the page on the 2024 disaster and is now looking to see who might step forward as the next leader.

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