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Illinois congresswoman plans to announce retirement, according to report
Ill., another 80-year-old in Congress, has started informing allies she will not seek reelection, according to Politico.
Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky Joining Democratic Exits from Congress: Report
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a veteran Democrat from Illinois, is expected to announce her retirement next month after serving 14 ...
Illinois lt. governor launches bid for Durbin seat
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) became the first major Democrat on Thursday to announce a bid for retiring Sen. Dick ...
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 ...
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Ramps Up National Profile For Possible Presidential Bid
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential ...
Illinois officials react to the news Durbin will not seek reelection
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career ...
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The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue ...
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Pritzker balances messaging as some Dems encourage party to avoid LGBTQ issues
Pritzker has made supporting LGBTQ rights a regular part of his platform as governor, including speaking at dinner events for ...