Illinois Senator Dick Durbin to Retire at End of Term

On April 23, 2025, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026. His retirement will mark the end of a 44-year congressional career focused on immigration, the federal justice system and anti-smoking initiatives. During his tenure, Sen. Durbin was a leading advocate for the Tobacco Control Act that gave the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over tobacco products. Read more here.