For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Contact:
Dan Kovats, Executive Director
dan@ildcca.org

DEM COUNTY CHAIRS STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF SENATOR DURBIN

Springfield, IL – Following the retirement announcement from U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) President Mark Guethle released the following statement:

“I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Senator Durbin since he first ran for the U.S. Senate 1996. What impressed me then and continues to impress me now is his selflessness. Whether he was fighting for working families or attending a County Party event somewhere in Illinois, we know we can count on him. His leadership in the Senate and in the Democratic Party have been invaluable. He is a true statesman in every sense of the word.

Senator Durbin understands the importance of building the Democratic Party at the grassroots level in all corners of Illinois. He continues to be a fierce advocate for the IDCCA, and we will forever be grateful for his leadership. We are a stronger IDCCA and a stronger Democratic Party because of Dick Durbin.

On behalf of all 102 County Democratic Party Chairs, I wish to thank Senator Durbin for everything he has done for our state, our country, and our Democratic Party. We wish him well in retirement.”

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