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Raja Krishnamoorthi wins first Illinois Senate debate
Krishnamoorthi discussed efforts aimed at easing financial pressure on families, including legislation to help first-time homebuyers.
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Pranavi Sharma - Tue, 27, Jan 2026
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi praised Kumar as “a Saintly Leader” with service in her heart; executive director Age Guide, Paula MacCombie, Mayor, Barrington, receiving 2025 leadership Award from Sagar Kumar, operations director of MAFS, and Dipangi Pandya Kumar, HR director; Marla Fronczak, CEO Age Guide- Partnership Award, Late Shriram Sonty, Gandhi Memorial Foundation - Promod Kumar Philanthropy / Courtesy of Jayanti Oza
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has won the first Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate primary debate, focusing on proposals to lower costs and his record opposing President Donald Trump, while his opponent, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, faced criticism over her campaign finances.
The hourlong debate was held Jan. 25 night in Chicago, with the candidates making their case ahead of the March primary. Krishnamoorthi spoke about his legislative work on affordability and immigration enforcement, while Stratton challenged his record and defended her own.
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Krishnamoorthi discussed efforts aimed at easing financial pressure on families, including legislation to help first-time homebuyers and initiatives to modernize skilled job training programs. He also cited his positions related to the Trump administration, including calls to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, unmask agents and oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Stratton criticized Krishnamoorthi during the debate, questioning the direction of his campaign. References were also made to the state of her own bid, which has been described by observers as trailing in polls with limited fundraising and less than two months remaining until Election Day.
Claims made by Stratton about her fundraising record were challenged during and after the debate. She has pledged not to accept corporate PAC money in her Senate campaign, a position highlighted in previous coverage by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Records show Stratton has accepted corporate PAC and direct corporate contributions in state campaigns since 2016. In the current cycle, she returned a $5,000 contribution from the Marquis Energy Corporate PAC to her Senate campaign, while receiving $21,000 from members of the family that controls the company.
In addition, Stratton’s affiliated super PAC, Level Up PAC, received $5,000 in corporate PAC money and $46,000 from corporations this year. The group was created in January ahead of her Senate run.
Stratton has also received contributions from corporate executives and company leaders. While those donations did not come from corporate PACs, they came from individuals who lead corporations and companies.
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