Dick Durbin (D) retiring
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Durbin is retiring after 30 years as the Senate's second-ranking Democrat. Krishnamoorthi has raised over $15M — more than triple the rest of the field combined — and leads every public poll by double digits. Stratton has Pritzker's backing but has struggled to gain traction in fundraising or polling. Robin Kelly brings DNC institutional knowledge but lacks the financial muscle. Illinois went for Biden by 17 and Harris by 11 — the general election is a coronation for whoever wins the Democratic primary, and right now that's Krishnamoorthi running away with it. Safe D.
Updated 2026-02-25
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