India Tribune Newsdesk
Chicago: Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi closed out 2025 with a commanding financial advantage in the Illinois U.S. Senate primary, raising nearly $3.6 million in the fourth quarter alone, according to figures released by his campaign. The latest haul marks the fourth consecutive quarter in which Krishnamoorthi has brought in more than $3 million, further solidifying his dominance over the rest of the primary field. By the end of the year, the campaign reported more than $15.2 million in cash on hand, positioning it strongly as early voting in Illinois is set to begin in just one month.
The fundraising success comes as Krishnamoorthi continues to hold a substantial lead in the race. He currently enjoys a 28-point advantage in the Democratic primary, including in surveys commissioned by super PACs aligned with his opponents. Campaign officials say the combination of financial strength, sustained messaging, and grassroots engagement has given Krishnamoorthi a decisive edge as the contest enters its final stretch.
Since July of last year, the Raja for Illinois campaign has maintained a consistent presence on television and digital platforms statewide. Its messaging has emphasized Krishnamoorthi’s upbringing as an underdog, his commitment to holding Donald Trump accountable, and his record as an advocate for working families. Alongside paid media, Krishnamoorthi has spent months traveling across Illinois on a listening tour, engaging directly with voters in communities such as Moline, Petersburg, Bloomington, East Alton, Mount Vernon, Carbondale, Springfield, and Rockford.
The campaign has also worked to drive attention to policy proposals it says are central to Krishnamoorthi’s candidacy. These include his Trump Accountability Plan and his American Dream Plan, which focus on lowering costs, expanding economic opportunity, and ensuring that families across Illinois can thrive. Those efforts have been reinforced through extensive local media coverage and endorsements from a broad coalition of supporters.
Krishnamoorthi has earned backing from dozens of mayors across the state, more than 100 Black faith leaders, a dozen labor organizations, downstate elected officials, and a growing coalition of Latino leaders. Campaign manager Brexton Isaacs credited the strong fundraising numbers to grassroots enthusiasm and confidence in Krishnamoorthi’s leadership.
Supporters, Isaacs said, believe Krishnamoorthi is the fighter Illinois needs in the U.S. Senate to stand up to Trump and deliver results for working families. With roughly seventy days remaining before the primary and months of sustained momentum behind it, the campaign argues it has built the organization, resources, and statewide support necessary to win decisively.
