U.S. Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Kelly join Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat

Kelly will once again challenge Pritzker-backed candidate: Kelly won a crowded 16-person primary in a 2013 special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, who resigned while under investigation for misuse of campaign funds and eventually went to prison. Kelly received more than half the primary vote before easily winning the special election. Read Ben Szalinski’s story here.

Krishnamoorthi becomes third Democrat to announce: As a member of the House, Krishnamoorthi is the ranking member on the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. He also serves on the House intelligence committee. He also has an early fundraising advantage. Check capitolnewsillinois.com for Szalinski’s full story.