Raja Krishnamoorthi

Illinois

2nd Senate debate: Democrats talk fighting Trump, restoring trust in government

Ben Szalinski

Federal minimum wage rate injects new division into race

Frontrunner candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (left), and Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spar at a debate at the International House on the campus of the University of Chicago Monday.

Government & Politics

Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in Sun-Times, WBEZ, UChicago debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi

Mitchell Armentrout

The Sun-Times, WBEZ and the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and International House hosted the first live-broadcast debate of the biggest race on the March 17 ballot.

(From left) U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speak with reporters and constituents Wednesday on Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

Government & Politics

'Fair play:' Democratic Senate candidates jockey for Durbin's seat on Governor's Day at state fair

Tina Sfondeles, Mitchell Armentrout

All three major Senate Democratic candidates have said they’ve spoken to Durbin about an endorsement, but it’s unclear whether the senator will choose a side in a competitive race that is also becoming one of the most expensive in the country.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, left, meets with independent pharmacy owners, including Dave Bagot of Petersburg Pharmacy (right), in Petersburg on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Illinois

Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race

Ben Szalinski

Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced his bid for Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat on Wednesday. Last month he chatted with Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) on day two of the Cook County Democratic Party’s pre-slating session.

Government & Politics

'First-generation kid' and fundraising leader Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid

Tina Sfondeles

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.