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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces Senate run
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced she will run for U.S. Senate next year on Thursday morning. If she ...
Illinois voting advocates worry for bill requiring citizenship proof to vote
“Republicans claim that the SAVE Act makes it illegal for non-citizens to vote, but federal law already prohibits ...
Illinois lawmakers debate federal voter legislation along with Illinois bills
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board
Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash ...
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Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a 6th term in 2026
Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday he will not seek ... It was Douglas, who lost election to a fourth term in 1966, who once mistakenly called him “Dick,” a nickname Durbin adopted.
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Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin decides 'it's time,' won’t seek reelection
In some respects, Durbin is an anomaly from a different era, when Democrats south of Interstate 80 could still win elections. That part of Illinois is now mostly ruby red politically. During ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse for Senate, lending his political muscle – and likely some resources
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick ...
Pritzker endorses Illinois lieutenant governor in bid for Durbin seat
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen.