Durbin retirement to prompt shakeup in Senate Democratic leadership
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Washington — Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race for his long-held seat representing Illinois — and a broader shakeup of Democratic leadership in the Senate.
Durbin, 80, has served since 2005 as the Democratic whip, the second-ranking position in Democratic leadership. First under former Democratic leader Harry Reid and now under Chuck Schumer, the Illinois Democrat has shepherded the caucus through votes, while being a prominent voice on the leadership team for two decades.
After the 2026 elections, the whip position will be up for grabs. And the announcement has spurred whispers about a possible successor.
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Former Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, dies at 63
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