Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-In poor health., announced Wednesday that he is not going to search reelection in 2026 and can retire after serving for over 4 many years in Congress.
“In my coronary heart, I do know it is time to cross the torch,” Durbin mentioned within the video. “The threats to our democracy and lifestyle are actual, and I can guarantee you that I’ll do every part in my energy to struggle for Illinois and the way forward for our nation daily of my remaining time within the Senate.”
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-In poor health., is seen on the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 14, 2024.
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