Illinois Democrats duke it out for Durbin’s seat
Illinois Democrats are competing in a competitive primary election to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin, with Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton leading a 10-candidate field. The winner of Tuesday's primary is likely to become Illinois's next senator in the heavily Democratic state.
Key Points
- Three leading candidates—Krishnamoorthi, Kelly, and Stratton—are engaged in aggressive campaigning with attack ads and securing national support
- The primary will effectively decide the seat due to Illinois's strong Democratic lean
- This represents a rare open Senate seat opportunity in a solidly blue state