S*cond-Highest S*nate D*mocrat To R*tire – “*t’s T*me To P*ss The T*rch”

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2026.

Durbin, the Senate minority whip, holds the second-highest position in the Democratic caucus.

“The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator.