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RICHARD J. DURBIN
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM
CHALLENGER
Biography
Richard J. Durbin is the senior U.S. Senator from Illinois, a position he has held since 1997. A Democrat, he has served as the Senate Democratic Whip since 2005 and chaired the Judiciary Committee from 2021-2025. Senator Durbin announced in April 2025 that he will not seek re-election and plans to retire at the end of his term in January 2027.
Top Priorities
- Defending the Affordable Care Act, protecting pre-existing conditions, and lowering drug prices.
- Promoting federal investments in Illinois infrastructure, military production, and university research.
- Advocating for comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act, and supporting criminal justice reform initiatives like the First Step Act.
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$4,541,985
Top Donor Industries
Lawyers/Law Firms
Retired