A major chapter in American politics has come to an end with the announcement by Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois that he will not run for reelection in 2026, after serving in the Senate for over thirty years. As both Democrats and Republicans get ready to run for the available seat, Durbin’s decision at the age of 80 sets the stage for what could be a crowded and difficult primary. A Distinguished Career Born Richard Joseph Dick Durbin in East St. Louis, Illinois, on November 21, 1944, Durbin’s political career…
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