Election 2026: Illinois' race to succeed Dick Durbin in Senate
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Speculation about candidates to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin began long before the longtime incumbent announced he wouldn't run in 2026. Here's a look back at our coverage so far.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has established herself as a frontrunner to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin. She sat down with Lee Enterprises for a one-on-one interview a week after launching her campaign.
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Illinois’ representation in the Senate has historically been divided between a person from the Chicago metropolitan region and another from downstate Illinois. That could change with Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton previously confirmed she would "strongly consider" running for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's seat if he chose not to run for reelection, a decision he announced Wednesday.
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Durbin raised just $42,695 during the first three months of 2025, figuratively giving voice to longstanding speculation that the 80-year-old will opt to retire instead of seeking reelection in 2026.
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on Thursday defended his vote to advance a GOP-backed government funding bill last week and promised he will announce "soon" whether he'll seek reelection in 2026.
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