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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.
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.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.