Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat, announced his retirement after 44 years in Congress. Durbin, 80, was expected to not seek a sixth term in the Senate. He is the fourth Senate Democrat to retire in 2025. Durbin is the longest-serving Senate whip in American history and explained his decision as passing the torch to new leaders. His retirement is expected to trigger a competitive Democratic primary to succeed him in the Senate.
Source: https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/23/dick-durbin-announces-retirement-after-four-decades-in-congress/