Longtime U.S. Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois has announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, potentially leaving a significant gap for rural voices.

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After his announcement on Wednesday, leaders and organizations around the area shared statements responding to the news.

Nikki Budzinski released the following statement on Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's decision to not seek re-election.I cannot ...

The decision of whether to run has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States senator. But in my heart I ...

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D) has announced he will not seek re-election for a sixth term. Durbin, now 80, was first ...