# Will Raja Krishnamoorthi be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Illinois?

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<tr><th>Predicted at</th><td>2026-02-16 04:06 UTC</td></tr>
<tr><th>Prediction</th><td><strong>78.7%</strong></td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (at prediction)</th><td>56.0%</td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (live)</th><td><span class="pythia-live-price" data-token-id="79230776637439877417238091139487412099408128919649559919111142602629991527279">—</span></td></tr>
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## Analysis

Raja Krishnamoorthi currently maintains a consistent polling lead of approximately 20 points over his closest challenger, according to DDHQ polling averages. Historical data for open-seat Senate primaries indicates that front-runners with double-digit leads and significant fundraising advantages typically secure the nomination at a rate of 75% to 80%. Furthermore, sitting House members often benefit from established name recognition and existing donor networks, which provide structural advantages in statewide contests. This analysis considers the stability of his lead against the broader historical performance of similar candidates in primary elections.

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