Dick Durbin
Senior U.S. Senator from Illinois since 1997. Senate Majority Whip and former chair of the Judiciary Committee. Second-highest ranking Senate Democrat. Previously served in the U.S. House (1983-1997). May retire, opening a safe Democratic seat.
In the News
Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton wins Senate Democratic primary for Dick Durbin's seat - CNBC
Senate race to replace Dick Durbin heats up with 10 Democrats on the ballot - Chicago Sun-Times
Durbin again faces backlash for joining GOP in measure to end government shutdown - Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois Democrats criticize shutdown deal Durbin supported - Axios
Bipartisan negotiations are the 'obvious way out' of the shutdown, says Sen. Dick Durbin - NPR
US Sen. Dick Durbin says controversial shutdown vote could highlight partisan divisions on health care - Chicago Tribune
Editorial: In defense of Dick Durbin, honorable public servant of our state - Chicago Tribune
Letters: Senate Democrats did the right thing in voting to end the government shutdown - Chicago Tribune
US Sen. Dick Durbin defends GOP-backed vote to end government shutdown amid harsh party criticism - Chicago Tribune
Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over vote to end shutdown - Daily Herald
Life after Durbin: A fresh power vacuum will erode Illinois’ clout in D.C. - Crain's Chicago Business
Juliana Stratton defeats Raja Krishnamoorthi in Senate Democratic primary battle for Dick Durbin's seat - WBEZ Chicago
Juliana Stratton Wins Democratic Primary to Replace Dick Durbin in Senate - WTTW
Democrats vying to replace Durbin tout political achievements, bash Trump - WGLT
Durbin Condemns Dark Money In Politics On Anniversary Of Citizens United Supreme Court Decision - US Senator Dick Durbin (.gov)
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