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Underwood Focuses on House as Ruttenberg Eyes Senate Seat

5/20/2025

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has decided to forgo a bid for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's seat, choosing to concentrate on her current role in the House. Her mission? To help Democrats reclaim the House in 2026. In the meantime, Rachel Ruttenberg is stepping up to vie for State Sen. Laura Fine's seat, championing economic justice and community rights.

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Story summary

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has decided to forgo a bid for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's seat, choosing to concentrate on her current role in the House. Her mission? To help Democrats reclaim the House in 2026. In the meantime, Rachel Ruttenberg is stepping up to vie for State Sen. Laura Fine's seat, championing economic justice and community rights.