Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

The second-ranking Senate Democrat will retire after his decadeslong career representing Illinois in Congress.

The endorsement came just a day after Stratton announced her candidacy and two days after Durbin announced he would not seek reelection.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in Illinois. “At this perilous moment in

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.

While the Illinois Senate seat is likely to stay in Democratic hands given the state's leftward tilt, Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce he would not be running for re-election in 2026. New contenders now stand a chance at an open seat in 2026 in Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Michigan.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential candidacy. The two-term

Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash than allowed.

Senator Dick Durbin will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of a notable career in Illinois politics.