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Richard Durbin

U.S. Senator Illinois
Democrat
In office since 1997 Born November 21, 1944 Age 81
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Biography

Richard Durbin is a Democrat U.S. Senator from Illinois, serving since 1997. Previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Career Timeline

2021–Present
U.S. SenatorCurrent
United States Senate · Illinois
1997–2021
U.S. Senator
United States Senate · Illinois
1983–1997
U.S. Representative
United States House of Representatives · IL-20

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