Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term. The Department of Education has announced a change to ...

Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is making a move for higher office. On Thursday, she announced her bid for the U.S. Senate, just one day after longtime Senator Dick Durbin—who has held ...

Duckworth’s endorsement of Stratton follows Durbin's retirement announcement last week after nearly 30 years in the Senate.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is poised to begin her run for Dick Durbin’s senate seat following her April 25 announcement.

Illinois Democrat Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced he will be running for Senate, after Sen. Dick Durbin said he won’t seek ...

The battle to replace Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin in Illinois is intensifying with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana ... Durbin | Stratton secures Pritzker’s backing in Senate bid, positions herself as ...

The Democratic candidate positions herself as a statewide advocate while avoiding policy specifics in early campaign days.