Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Bid for U.S. Senate, Seeks to Succeed Senator Dick Durbin

CHICAGO (WLS) — Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced she’ll run for Dick Durbin’s senate seat.

This comes after last month, Senator Dick Durbin announced he’s retiring and will not seek reelection.

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Kelly is committed to enhancing community safety, ensuring gun dealers are responsible for unlawful firearm sales, reducing expenses for families, and broadening access to health care.

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She’s served Illinois’ Second Congressional District since 2013, which includes southern Cook, Will, and Kankakee Counties.

Prior to serving in Congress, she was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and served as Chief Administrative Officer of Cook County

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Kelly joins Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the race for Durbin’s Senate seat.

Potential candidates also include Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has stated on Monday that he will not be entering the race.

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