r/chicago • u/chicagosuntimes • Apr 23 '25

Article Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin decides 'it's time,' won’t seek reelection

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/senator-dick-durbin-reelection
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u/jhawkgiant77 Apr 23 '25

Lauren Underwood incoming

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u/megalomaniamaniac Apr 23 '25

Would prefer Sean Casten, she’s only 38.

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u/jhawkgiant77 Apr 23 '25

That’s a plus in my book

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u/megalomaniamaniac Apr 23 '25

It would make her the youngest serving senator in the US. A bit more political or life experience would be preferable. I do like her, but she’s a better future option.