Krishnamoorthi Loses Illinois Primary to Stratton

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   Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is a five-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.

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   Krishnamoorthi narrowly lost to Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton in a Democratic primary.

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   Krishnamoorthi’s election night watch party was held at a Chicago hotel.

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   At Krishnamoorthi’s election night watch party, customers paid nearly $13 for a bottle of water.

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   At Krishnamoorthi’s election night watch party, customers paid $22 for a glass of wine.

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   Krishnamoorthi’s campaign reported raising more than $30 million for his Senate campaign.

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   The cryptocurrency industry’s main super PAC, Fairshake, spent funds to oppose Juliana Stratton in support of Krishnamoorthi’s campaign.

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   During his campaign, Krishnamoorthi focused on affordability issues.

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   Stratton’s watch party was held at a different Chicago venue than Krishnamoorthi’s watch party.

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    Stratton’s watch party offered an open bar.

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    Stratton’s watch party offered free sandwiches and sliders.

12. Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Representative

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    "The cost of living has skyrocketed, opportunity has stalled, and it’s affecting every Illinoisan — whether they’re 8 years old or 80," Krishnamoorthi said.