Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is jumping into the race to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, adding yet another well-funded candidate into a crowded field for the Democratic primary.
“I am deeply humbled by the encouragement I’ve received from friends, family members, and community leaders encouraging me, a fellow son of downstate, to run for the U.S. Senate,” said Krishnamoorthi in a statement, praising Durbin’s record as a “titan” of public service.
Krishnamoorthi, first elected to the House in 2016, is the third candidate to throw his hat in the ring for Durbin’s seat. But he’s been rumored to be seeking the spot for years — and his $19 million war chest is a big reason why.