Suburban Rep. Robin Kelly jumps into U.S. Senate race

Dubbing herself an 'underdog,' Rep. Robin Kelly launches Senate bid to replace Durbin

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced her candidacy in a video, less than two weeks after Sen Dick Durbin announced he wouldn’t be seeking reelection for a sixth term. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced her bid a day later.

Suburban Rep. Robin Kelly jumps into U.S. Senate race

Rep. Robin Kelly, who has represented parts of the south suburbs for more than a decade, is joining the race to become Illinois’ next senator.