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Personal Background

Dick Durbin holds a solid educational foundation, having earned a B.S. from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He began his career in law and politics, serving as legal counsel to high-ranking state officials before making his first foray into elected office. Durbin spent nearly two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives, consistently winning reelection by significant margins. His tenure in the Senate has been marked by consistent reelection victories, reflecting a strong foundation in public service.

Political Ideas

Dick Durbin's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic coalition-building. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, showcasing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Durbin’s commitment to criminal justice reform and gun control juxtaposes with his nuanced stance on immigration policy, revealing a complex ideological landscape. His rhetorical style emphasizes bipartisan collaboration and regional pragmatism, making him a compelling figure in contemporary American politics.

Campaigns

2020: U.S.A. Senate

ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Illinois

3,278,930 votes (54.93%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership

Appropriations

Member

Subcommittee on Department of Defense

Member

Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies

Member

Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development

Member

Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government

Member

Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Member

Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Member

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Member

Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade

Member

Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety

Member

Judiciary

Ranking Member

Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism

Ranking Member

2014: U.S.A. Senate

ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Illinois

1,929,637 votes (53.55%)

Win

2008: U.S.A. Senate

ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Illinois

3,615,844 votes (67.84%)

Win

2002: U.S.A. Senate

ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Illinois

2,103,766 votes (60.33%)

Win

1996: U.S.A. Senate

ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Illinois, 1996

2,384,028 votes

Win

United States Senate election in Illinois

2,341,744 votes (54.32%)

Win

1996: Illinois State Senate

ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in Illinois – Democratic primary

512,520 votes (64.87%)

Win

1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History