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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton enters race to succeed Durbin in Senate
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Richard J. Durbin.
Durbin retirement paves way for more combative Senate Judiciary panel
The decision by Durbin, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, to retire opens the door for a more liberal replacement like ...
Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, Won't Seek Reelection to a Sixth Term in 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ...
Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in Senate, announces he won’t seek reelection in Illinois
While the Illinois Senate seat is likely to stay in Democratic hands given the state's leftward tilt, Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce he would not be running for re-election in 2026.
Durbin Senate retirement opens door for big-name Democrats in solid-blue Illinois
Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, and Lauren Underwood are among the expected contenders for the Senate seat.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton first major Democrat to declare bid for retiring Dick Durbin’s Senate seat
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday became the first of what is expected to be many candidates to launch bids for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Stratton’s quick ...
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces bid for U.S. Senate seat
Illlinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton launched her campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate.
Proposed law to crack down on squatting passes Illinois Senate; lawmakers form squatter task force
A bill that would make it easier for police officers to remove squatters from someone's home is one step closer to becoming ...
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board
Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash ...
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces US Senate campaign
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the first Democrat to step into what is expected to be a crowded race to fill Sen. Dick Durbin’s ...
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Illinois state legislature focuses on affordability concerns as some counties threaten secession
Lawmakers gathered in Springfield to focus on making Illinois more accessible and affordable amid fears of a national ...