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Krishnamoorthi bags key endorsements for Senate
He won the first Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate primary debate and is shown by polls as the leader in the Democratic primary.
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Anushka Pathak - Wed, 18, Feb 2026
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People standing in support for Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi / Courtesy: X@RajaForIL
Four Democratic Party organizations in the Chicagoland area have endorsed U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in his campaign for the U.S. Senate from Illinois.
The Schaumburg Area Democratic Party, Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization, Hanover Township Democratic Party, and Elk Grove Township Democratic Party hailed Krishnamoorthi as the “leader Illinois needs” in the Senate while acknowledging his legislative experience as a congressman from the state.
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Mike Cudzik, Chair of the Schaumburg Area Democratic Party, who has spent years collaborating with Krishnamoorthi, said, “Raja and his family are part of our community - they live here, they've raised their family here, and they understand firsthand what our families face every day.”
Terrell Barnes, Chair of the Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization, said, “In Congress, Raja has proven time and time again that he's always willing to take on the toughest fights to protect working families and hold bad actors accountable.” He described the congressman as a “proven fighter” suited to address economic pressures affecting the middle class.
Adriana Barriga Green, Chair of the Hanover Township Democratic Party, pointed to Krishnamoorthi’s personal history. “As an immigrant and a product of food stamps and Illinois public schools, Raja has never lost sight of where he came from, or who he's fighting for,” she said, adding that his background positions him to address immigration enforcement issues and advocate for families.
Ted Mason, Chair of the Elk Grove Township Democratic Party, praised Krishnamoorthi as a “tested, proven leader who never backs down from standing up for our families," adding that he has “the experience and grit to deliver on the biggest challenges we face.”
I am truly honored to have earned the endorsement of these four Democratic parties and grateful for the work they do to make their communities, our state, and our country a better place.
— Raja Krishnamoorthi (@RajaForIL) February 18, 2026
Together, we will ensure every Illinois voice is heard in the United States Senate! pic.twitter.com/DIvWd4YZMi
Responding to the endorsements, Krishnamoorthi wrote, “I am truly honored to have earned the endorsement of these four Democratic parties and grateful for the work they do to make their communities, our state, and our country a better place.” He added, “Together, we will ensure every Illinois voice is heard in the United States Senate!”
Krishnamoorthi is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. He won the first Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate primary debate and is shown by polls as the leader in the Democratic primary. The elections will be held in Nov. 2026.
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