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Senate’s No. 2 Democrat Dick Durbin to Retire at End of Term

Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Democrat in the chamber, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection next year, setting off a contest to succeed him as a new generation of party leaders emerge.

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Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk

Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary Peters of Michigan, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, and Tina Smith of Minnesota, who have similarly seen a wave of younger candidates jump into the races to succeed them.

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‘Giant of the Senate’: Illinois leaders say Durbin leaves huge shoes to fill with retirement

Illinois leaders are praising the work done by longtime U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin from Illinois after the announcement Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2026.

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Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo switches party affiliation live on Senate floor

The Florida Democratic Party chair called Pizzo's move "one of the best things to happen to the party in years," likening it ...

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Are Aging Democrats Finally Getting the Message?

Meredith Shiner, a communications professional, was in a Zoom training for work when news of Durbin’s retirement broke. Her ...

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During RI visit, David Hogg talks about his plans for the Democratic Party. What he said.

Hogg has most recently drawn attention for his campaign to help younger progressive candidates oust veteran party stalwarts ...

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FL Senate minority leader bails on ‘dead’ Dems in latest turmoil for party

In a shocking Thursday announcement delivered on the floor of the chamber, Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo told lawmakers that he has changed his political affiliation to no-party and asked the ...

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Florida Senate minority leader says Democratic Party is ‘dead,’ switches to independent

Florida Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo prays during the first day of the legislative session at the Florida State Capitol ...

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Florida Senate’s Democratic leader quits party: 'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead'

Florida Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo announced he was leaving the Democratic Party and registering with no party ...

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Jason Pizzo switches to NPA, resigns as Democratic Leader, declares ‘Democratic Party in Florida is dead’

In an intense speech on the Senate floor, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo announced that he is resigning from that role ...

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