Update on U.S. House Retirements

By 270toWin Staff

May 6, 2025, 8:59 AM ET

Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced she is running for U.S. Senate in 2026. Kelly hopes to succeed her fellow Democrat, Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring after five terms.

This is the first open Senate race in Illinois since 2010 and the nomination will be fiercely contested. Already announced is Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who has the support of Gov. JB Pritzker and the state's other Senator, Tammy Duckworth. It has been widely reported that two of Kelly's House colleagues, Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) are also interested in a promotion. 

U.S. House Retirements

Kelly is the 11th current member to announce she won't run for reelection in 2026. This includes six Democrats and five Republicans. Five are running for U.S. Senate, while four are seeking to become governor of their state.

 

 

 

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