The second-ranking Senate Democrat will retire after his decadeslong career representing Illinois in Congress.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful ...

Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip ...

The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in the U.S.

The number two Senate Democrat's pending departure is a pivotal moment for a party looking for leadership in the second Trump ...

"The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch," the 80-year-old Durbin ...

Ill., announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his decades-long career in Congress. NBC News' Andrea ...

Durbin, a key figure in the Democratic caucus, has made his mark in Congress, notably endorsing Barack Obama early in the ...

"Dick Durbin is, and will always be, a giant of the United States Senate," wrote U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois ...

Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) discusses his decision to not run for re-election in 2026. He held the press conference at his ...

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.

Senator Dick Durbin says he will not seek re-election in 2026. According to a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday ...