Election 2026

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced her candidacy in a video, less than two weeks after Sen Dick Durbin announced he wouldn’t be seeking reelection for a sixth term. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced her bid a day later.

Lt. Gov. says affordability, ‘kitchen table’ issues are voters’ main concerns

Stratton secures endorsements from state’s top 2 Dems before other candidates join race

Governor’s support bolsters Stratton’s candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds

The billionaire governor’s backing could help Stratton preempt a long line of statewide political heavyweights jockeying for Durbin’s seat.

Outgoing senator doesn’t plan to endorse in Democratic primary, for now

Illinois attorney general says he can do more by staying in his current job