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Illinois Gov. Pritzker endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in race for Durbin's Senate seat
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse for Senate, lending his political muscle – and likely some resources
Pritzker endorses Illinois lieutenant governor in bid for Durbin seat
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Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek re-election
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces Senate run
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin Decides Not to Seek Re-Election in 2026, Ending Influential Political Career
Longtime Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek re-election in 2026
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin retiring, will not run for reelection in 2026 at end of term
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
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Dick Durbin, Illinois' longest serving U.S. senator, won’t seek re-election
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.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Ramps Up National Profile For Possible Presidential Bid
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential candidacy. The two-term
Illinois lawmakers debate federal voter legislation along with Illinois bills
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
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Jan Schakowsky won't seek re-election to Congress: report
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.