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Illinois Gov. Pritzker endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in race for Durbin's Senate seat
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse for Senate, lending his political muscle – and likely some resources
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Pritzker endorses Illinois lieutenant governor in bid for Durbin seat
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces Senate run
Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in Senate, announces he won’t seek reelection in Illinois
While the Illinois Senate seat is likely to stay in Democratic hands given the state's leftward tilt, Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce he would not be running for re-election in 2026. New contenders now stand a chance at an open seat in 2026 in Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Michigan.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek re-election
"Dick Durbin is, and will always be, a giant of the United States Senate," wrote U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois
Senator Dick Durbin will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of a notable career in Illinois politics.
The second-ranking Senate Democrat will retire after his decadeslong career representing Illinois in Congress.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.
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