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Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin Won't Run For Reelection
The veteran senator's departure will set off a mad scramble both for his Senate seat and for younger colleagues eager to move up in the chamber.
Dick Durbin Won't Seek Reelection
Dick Durbin, the 80-year-old Democratic Illinois senator who's served in Congress for more than four decades, has announced he won't seek reelection in 2026, reports the New York Times. It's another blow for Senate Democrats,
Dick Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, won’t seek reelection
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois won’t run for reelection next year, opening up the No. 2 slot in Senate Democratic leadership for the first time in two decades.
Rep. Ilhan Omar announces reelection bid, won't seek Senate seat
Rep. Ilhan Omar has decided to run for reelection in the House of Representatives rather than pursue a bid for the seat of retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Omar was one of many Democrats seen as a potential candidate for the open seat.
Longtime Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek re-election in 2026
The second-ranking Senate Democrat will retire after his decadeslong career representing Illinois in Congress.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin retiring, will not run for reelection in 2026 at end of term
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026. "I truly love the job of being a United States senator, but in my heart I know it is time to pass the torch.
Democratic US Senator Dick Durbin to retire, sparking competitive Illinois primary
Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will not seek reelection next year, he said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a competitive intra-party contest to fill his seat in the Democratic-leaning state of Illinois.
Sen. Dick Durbin to Retire, Setting Off Democratic Scramble
Durbin’s departure will have major implications for the Democratic caucus, where he has been the party whip for two decades, serving most recently as No. 2 to Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sen. Richard Durbin, Senate's number 2 Democrat, to retire in 2026
Richard Durbin announced Wednesday that he will not seek a sixth term in the Senate in 2026. "The decision of whether to run for reelection has not been easy," Durbin, D-Ill., posted to social media.
Durbin retirement to prompt shakeup in Senate Democratic leadership
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leaderhip position.
Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement after decades in Congress
Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton enters race to succeed Durbin in Senate
It didn’t take long for the race to succeed retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin in Illinois to begin taking shape. Lt. Gov.