👤 About Richard Durbin
Richard Durbin is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN COMMITTEE, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $80K raised, $754K spent, and $1.0M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $32K from individuals and $7K from PACs and party committees. 31 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$80K
Cash on hand$1.0M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. Senate
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Democrat · $80K raised
32 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Richard Durbin
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Illinois U.S. Senate
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Biography
Richard Durbin is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN COMMITTEE, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $80K raised, $754K spent, and $1.0M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $32K from individuals and $7K from PACs and party committees. 31 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Richard Durbin currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and TradeCrime and CounterterrorismDepartment of DefenseDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesEnergy and Water DevelopmentFinancial Services and General GovernmentLivestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food SafetySenate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
FEC filing
FEC IDS6IL00151
OfficeIllinois U.S. Senate
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Illinois
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (6 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026