A top Democrat has announced his sudden retirement. Even if Republicans can't take his seat, there's PLENTY to keep an eye on.
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Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, and Lauren Underwood are among the expected contenders for the Senate seat.
Another Democrat calls it quits.
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
Senator Dick Durbin's unexpected retirement announcement marks a significant shift in the political landscape, raising questions about the future of Democratic leadership in Illinois.
Durbin's retirement could set off a crowded race to replace him in Illinois, a solidly Democratic state.
The Illinois Democrat has announced he will retire at the end of his term next year after nearly three decades in the Senate. His departure creates a key opening in Democratic leadership.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois.
Illinois senator, who is 80, plans to leave office in 2027 when term expires, meaning voters will elect his replacement in the midterms ...