Sen. Dick Durbin Will Not Seek Reelection: 'It's Time to Pass the Torch'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : I truly love the job of being a United States senator, but in my heart, I know it's time to pass the torch, so I'm announcing today that I will not be seeking reelection at the end of my term," the 80-year-old senator said, meaning he will leave office when his term expires in 2027.
54% : "The threats to our democracy and way of life are very real, and I can assure you, I'll do everything in my power to fight for Illinois and the future of our country, every day of my remaining time in the Senate," he continued, noting that he has "given over half of my life to House and Senate congressional service.

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