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ROBIN KELLY

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ROBIN KELLY
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Robin Kelly is a Democratic politician who has served as U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. Her prior roles include serving in the Illinois House of Representatives, as chief of staff to the Illinois State Treasurer, and as Cook County chief administrative officer. She also became the first woman and African American to chair the Illinois Democratic Party.
Top Priorities
  • End gun violence and implement common-sense gun reforms
  • Reduce health disparities and expand healthcare access
  • Expand economic opportunity and lower family costs
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$1,923,742
Top Donor Industries
Labor
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