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Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
- The Illinois Senate primary to replace Durbin tests Governor Pritzker's influence as Stratton, Krishnamoorthi and Kelly vie for support.
- All three leading candidates vow to reform or abolish ICE amid heightened immigration enforcement scrutiny in Chicago.
- Pritzker backs Stratton with endorsements and millions in fundraising, drawing CBC and party pushback.
- Outside spending, including the Fairshake super PAC, has funded significant ad buys in support of Krishnamoorthi.
- Kelly pushes to dismantle ICE and DHS components, distancing herself from others on the scale of reform.
- Krishnamoorthi argues there is little material difference with Stratton on ICE and opposes funding for ICE or CBP.
- Pritzker’s campaign finance moves are under scrutiny as Stratton’s campaign ads emphasize the governor’s support.
- CBC Chair Yvette Clarke and other party leaders criticize Pritzker’s involvement in the race.
- Stratton shares a background with Pritzker's powerbrokering and faces questions about campaign infrastructure.
- Chicago and Cook County set records for early voting in the 2026 Illinois primary, signaling high interest.
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