Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly running for US Senate, joining race to replace Senator Dick Durbin
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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.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs not running for US Senate

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

SEE ALSO: Governor JB Pritzker endorses Juliana Stratton for Senate

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.

RELATED: Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announces he will not run for reelection: ‘Time to pass the torch’

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