Raja Krishnamoorthi ran for the Illinois U.S. Senate seat, but after losing the Democratic primary, the public reporting available now does not show a confirmed next role beyond remaining politically active and engaged with committee work. Reports also say he stepped away from his House China committee leadership role earlier in 2026, which suggests he may be in a transition period rather than moving immediately into a new elected office.

What is known

  • He had been running to replace Sen. Dick Durbin in the Senate race.
  • After losing the primary, he conceded and moved on from that contest.
  • He had already signaled stepping down as ranking member of the House Select Committee on China earlier in 2026, though the report said he would stay engaged with the committee’s work.

Most likely paths

  • Stay in Congress for the remainder of his House term, if he continues to hold his seat.
  • Rebuild influence through policy, fundraising, or party leadership work.
  • Consider another campaign later, depending on Illinois political openings.

Bottom line

There is no verified announcement of a new job or office after his current term from the reporting available here, so the safest answer is that his next move is still open, with continued political involvement the most likely outcome.