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Florida Senate's Democratic leader says the state party is dead and he's leaving it
The top Democrat in Florida's Senate is leaving his party, declaring that “the Democratic Party in Florida is dead." Senate ...
US Democrats try to head off intra-party challenges ahead of 2026 elections
The head of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday issued a warning to a senior party official to back away from plans ...
Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk
Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...
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In His Springfield Backyard, Dick Durbin Reflects on His Decision Not to Run for Another Senate Term
Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate – Illinois’ ...
Senate race to replace Durbin boasts ‘at least a dozen’ serious contenders
Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days ...
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton becomes first major Democrat to launch Senate bid to replace Durbin
Stratton’s announcement in an early morning video comes just a day after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he’s stepping down from ...
Texas Senate hears bill to ban undocumented students from in-state tuition rates, aid
Texas lawmakers are weighing a bill to bar students without legal status from in-state tuition, financial aid — potentially ...
D.N.C. Will Send More Cash to Red States, Aiming to Strengthen Party’s Reach
A 50-state program announced by the Democratic Party seeks to build on past efforts and help recruit candidates to take on ...
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces bid for U.S. Senate seat
Illlinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton launched her campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate.
The fight to replace Ruggerio as Senate president is on. Here's how it's shaking out.
And there is the pushback coming from the progressive faction within the Senate that sided with Sen. Ryan Pearson when he ...