united states senate - Search News

News

Juliana Stratton, Lt. Gov and United States Senate

Chicago Tribune · 31m

Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for US Senate

Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, scheduled for Friday morning, will give her a key edge in the race to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton becomes first major Democrat to launch Senate bid to replace Durbin

Stratton’s announcement in an early morning video comes just a day after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he’s stepping down from the Senate seat he’s held since 1996.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces bid for U.S. Senate seat

Illlinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton launched her campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate.

Senate, Dick Durbin and Democrat

NBC News on MSN · 1d

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Dick Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, won’t seek reelection

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois won’t run for reelection next year, opening up the No. 2 slot in Senate Democratic leadership for the first time in two decades.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate

Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat and his party’s top leader on the Judiciary Committee, announced Wednesday that he won't seek a sixth term in 2026. “I know in my heart it’s time to pass the torch,

1h

Florida Senate leader Pizzo says state's Democratic Party is "dead," he's leaving

In a stunning move less than a week before the scheduled end of the legislative session, Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo ...

1d

Senate race to replace Durbin boasts ‘at least a dozen’ serious contenders

Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days ...

16hon MSN

US Democrats try to head off intra-party challenges ahead of 2026 elections

The head of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday issued a warning to a senior party official to back away from plans ...

‘At least a dozen’ serious contenders ready to jump into Senate race with Dick Durbin not seeking reelection

Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days ...

1don MSN

Texas Senate hears bill to ban undocumented students from in-state tuition rates, aid

Texas lawmakers are weighing a bill to bar students without legal status from in-state tuition, financial aid — potentially ...

13hon MSN

In His Springfield Backyard, Dick Durbin Reflects on His Decision Not to Run for Another Senate Term

Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate – Illinois’ ...

14hon MSN

Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot

Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results