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Durbin Senate retirement opens door for big-name Democrats in Illinois - Washington Examiner

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Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026 .

Several House Democrats have either considered or been pushed by allies to run for the vacant Senate position.

The Illinois Senate Democratic primary will likely be one of the most competitive of the 2026 cycle, and could be expensive.

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