Illinois Senator Dick Durbin retiring, will not run for reelection in 2026 at end of term
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Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
In a video posted to X, Durbin said, "I truly love the job of being a United State senator, but in my heart I know it is time to pass the torch. So, I am announcing today I will not be seeking reelection at the end of my term."
Durbin is the senior senator for Illinois. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, filling the seat left vacant by longtime Sen. Paul Simon.
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