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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.
The BriefDick Durbin, Illinois' longest-serving U.S. senator, announced on Wednesday he won't seek re-election in 2026.The 80-year-old Democrat's move to "pass the torch" opens up a potentially wide-open contest in the party to succeed him.
Schakowsky, a Democrat who has represented a swath of the North Shore since 1999, confirmed to Politico that she expects to announce her retirement on May 5.