The so-called "Biden effect" appears to be a factor in congressional longevity after Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...

For the first time in 14 years, Colorado's state legislature could override a governor's veto. Gov. Jared Polis vetoed Senate ...

Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...

The amendment would have asked voters to allow future lawmakers to pass laws permitting victims of childhood sexual abuse to ...

Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days ...

The impasse between the House and Senate means lawmakers will go into overtime on the 60-day legislative session to pass a ...

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Friday he is endorsing his Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate.

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state’s Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is ...

Durbin was first elected to the Senate in 1996, succeeding Democratic Sen. Paul Simon. In the primary that year, Durbin ...

State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, who sponsored the bills, said there’s no one-size fits all solution. The “common ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...