Illinois’ Primary Election Day is March 17, 2026. Come out to hear from the candidates on your ballot! This forum will feature Democratic candidates in the race for Illinois’ seat in the US Senate.
ABC7's anchor Judy Hsu will lead the 60-minute forum, with questions also asked by the station's political reporter Craig Wall and WGBO/Univision Chicago anchor/reporter Enrique Rodriguez.
Three of the Democratic candidates running for U.S. Senate in Illinois will participate in the forum:
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly
U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton
The 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate Primary Forum will stream live on ABC7Chicago.com, on ABC7 Chicago's news app and Facebook page, and on ABC7's 24/7 streaming channels.
It will be broadcast on ABC7 directly following the station's late newscast on Friday, Jan. 30 at 10:30 p.m.
The forum will also be translated and streamed live on Univision's digital platforms, and it will air on Univision's main channel on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 4:00 p.m.
This forum is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Illinois, ABC7, and Univision.