The 2026 Democratic primary in Illinois to replace Senator Dick Durbin centers on immigration enforcement, with candidates Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, and Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly all opposing ICE but differing in their reform approaches. The race is heavily influenced by outside spending, notably Krishnamoorthi’s $29 million ad campaign supported by a pro-crypto super PAC, while Governor JB Pritzker backs Stratton with significant financial resources, highlighting his political influence. This contest underscores broader Democratic Party divisions on immigration policy, anti-Trump strategies, and the impact of campaign financing ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings Show
Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings Show
Former President Donald Trump's main campaign committee raised $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, with donations spiking at the end of March due to his indictment. His joint fundraising committee raised an additional $4.4 million, for a total of $18.8 million. The filings suggest that the former President’s fundraising pace is similar to post-midterm weeks, and provide insight into the state of the race for the White House and Congress. It remains to be seen how the fundraising and spending of the various candidates and committees will evolve over the coming months.
More than 65 current and former Democratic US senators, members of the US House, governors, mayors and legislators from a dozen Southern states have sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison, urging them to select Atlanta as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The letter argues that the choice would solidify the party's gains in Georgia and demonstrate commitment to the entire region, as well as thank the people of Georgia for their support in the 2020 election. Houston's mayor has also joined Atlanta's bid, adding his name to the letter in the hopes that their message will be heard and that Atlanta will be chosen as the host city.