Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 1:57 AM

Add your name to support the Dream Act

John, I am pleased to report that one of President Biden’s first official actions upon taking office last week was to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals -- or DACA -- program that hundreds of thousands of Dreamers rely on in Illinois and across the country. DACA is a lifeline …

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  The Durbin Report · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 6:39 PM

A New Day in Washington

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Doesn’t it feel good to say those words? Their inauguration comes during a time of unprecedented challenge for o…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Stand with the Democrats

Did you see Senator Durbin's message, John? We need supporters like you standing with the Democratic Administration and the new Senate majority. Will you add your name now to support the Democratic agenda? Add your name ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- It’s official, John: Presi…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 11:25 PM

Welcome our new President and Vice President

It’s official, John: President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris. And a Democratic majority in the Senate. And we’re ready to get to work. We need a competent, comprehensive response to COVID-19, protections for Dreamers, support for workers and businesses, and action on climate change.…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 18, 2021 at 2:05 PM

MLK Day of Service: Support Illinois Food Banks

John, Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -- and as part of the Biden-Harris Presidential Inaugural Committee’s National Day of Service, the Democratic Party of Illinois and Democratic leaders across the state are holding a statewide food drive to combat growing food insecurity in our communi…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 17, 2021 at 11:13 PM

Are you ready for a Democratic Senate?

John, Thanks to the efforts of so many, including this grassroots team, we flipped the Senate. This week, Democratic Senators-elect Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock will be seated. With our new Democratic majority, we can work with the Biden Administration to meet the moment and enact a bold l…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Investigate and expose white supremacist extremist groups

Did you see Senator Durbin’s message, John? Add your name right now to support the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Sign the Petition ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- John, In the wake of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week, it is more urgent than ever that …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 12:35 AM

Support the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act

John, In the wake of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week, it is more urgent than ever that Congress addresses the dangerous threat posed by white supremacist domestic terrorism. I will be working in the Senate to quickly pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Are you wi…

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  The Durbin Report · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Thank You, Illinois

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, On Sunday, I was sworn in to my fifth term as a U.S. Senator representing Illinois.  I had the privilege of being escorted to the ceremony by my good friend and collea…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 8:05 PM

New Year's Eve deadline (please read)

John, We’ll be ringing in the New Year at midnight -- but we’ll also be closing the books on our Georgia Senate fundraising ahead of the crucial FEC end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. Can you make a $5 contribution to help Democrats take back the Senate? We only have a few hours left until…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Two seats away from a Democratic Senate

We wanted to make sure you saw this, John: This is our chance to elect a Democratic Senate. Will you rush in a $5 contribution ahead of tomorrow’s end-of-quarter deadline to help turn Georgia blue? Contribute ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- John, We are so close to electing a D…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 4:05 PM

This is our moment, John

John, We are so close to electing a Democratic Senate majority. We’re just two seats away -- and we can win them in Georgia on January 5. Will you stand with Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff before the end of the quarter? This is a crucial deadline -- it’s the final FEC report before the runo…

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  Jon Ossoff · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 6:36 PM

The roadmap to flipping Georgia

John, Senator Durbin said I could reach out about the Senate runoff election. I want to explain why I am running -- and why your support is crucial to the outcome of this race. I am running because I will spend the next six years expanding health care access and affordability for all Georgia…

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  The Durbin Report · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 5:52 PM

Relief Is On The Way

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, Last week, a group of Democrats and Republicans—including myself—came together and introduced compromise emergency COVID-19 relief legislation in the areas where we co…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 8:21 PM

We can't miss this moment

John, In the next Senate, I hope to serve as the lead Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. And if Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff flip Georgia on January 5 -- and we have a working Democratic majority in the Senate -- I'll be the chair of this powerful committee. That means President-ele…

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  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 3:02 AM

Help Illinois food banks spread holiday cheer 🎄

John, The holidays are upon us and I know it has been a challenging year for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to adjust to a new normal, but it has also given us even more of a reason to be compassionate and give back to our neighbors this holiday season. I have selected these fo…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 7:01 PM

20 days and counting

Hi John: Senator Durbin said I could reach out about the Senate runoff election. I have advanced to a runoff in Georgia on January 5 that will likely determine the control of the U.S. Senate -- and the fate of our democracy. I'd like to explain why I'm running -- and why I need your support …

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 10:00 PM

We are the change

We need your help, John: You are the reason our campaign in Illinois was so successful -- and this team was instrumental in electing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House. Now, only one thing stands in the way of Democrats "building back better" -- and that's Senate Majority Leader Mi…

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  The Durbin Report · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Relief Can't Wait

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, As the holidays approach, COVID-19 continues to surge across the United States.  Last week was the deadliest week in the U.S. since the pandemic began, and we are sett…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 6:48 PM

It all comes down to this, John

The fight for control of the Senate is coming down to the wire, John. On January 5, Georgia voters will decide whether the Senate remains in Republicans’ hands -- or whether we send Jon Ossoff, Rev. Raphael Warnock, and a Democratic majority to D.C. All eyes are on Georgia -- and after Presid…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 2:10 AM

Flip the Senate red to blue

John, There is no question that the Democratic Congress and the Biden Administration will work as hard as they can to make progress for this nation and undo the damage of the last four years, but as long as Mitch McConnell controls the Senate, he’ll have the option to stand in the way. Senato…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 1:21 AM

Beat the GOP in Georgia

John, Joe Biden turned Georgia blue -- now it’s time to finish the job by flipping its two Senate seats. Incumbent Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue have shown that they are in this fight for themselves -- not for the people of Georgia. From attacking affordable health care …

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  The Durbin Report · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 8:18 PM

We Need COVID-19 Relief Now More Than Ever

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, As Senators return to Washington this week following the Thanksgiving holiday, we have no shortage of urgent issues to address.  Chief among them is the dire need to p…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Georgia, Georgia, Georgia

John, Election Day may be long past for most of us, but voters in Georgia are headed to the polls one more time on January 5 to elect not one, but two new U.S. Senators in a crucial runoff election. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock have the momentum to flip these seats blue -- and if …

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  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Support Illinois food banks this Thanksgiving

John, With Thanksgiving here and the holidays around the corner, all while the COVID-19 pandemic surges in Illinois, there has never been a more urgent time to support our local food banks. I have selected these food banks serving different parts of our state and region that need our support:…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 7:43 PM

This is important, John

John, I know folks are ready for Thanksgiving this week -- and so am I. But I also have Georgia on my mind. Because I know that if we win the runoffs there, we’ll be electing a Democratic majority. Mitch McConnell has failed the American people as Senate Majority Leader -- and the GOP Senate …

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  Durbin HQ · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 10:57 PM

Georgia is the 🔑 to a Democratic Senate

Can you believe it, John? Election Day has come and gone, but our fight isn’t over yet. On January 5, the runoffs in Georgia will decide whether we elect a Democratic Senate majority -- or if Mitch McConnell can veto Joe Biden’s Cabinet and our people-first Democratic agenda. We need your su…

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  The Durbin Report · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 6:47 PM

As COVID Surges, Republicans Go AWOL

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, More than 1,000 Americans are dying every day from COVID-19.  It’s more than a 50 percent increase from just one month ago. We are nearing one million new COVID-19 inf…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 10:38 PM

What's happening in Georgia

John, We defeated President Trump. Now, let’s finish the job and end Mitch McConnell’s majority. Contribute $5 right now to support Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in Georgia. These runoff elections will decide which party controls the Senate for the next two years. Winning or losing these r…

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  Senate Update (via Team Durbin) · [email protected]

November 14, 2020 at 9:07 PM

We can still flip the Senate

John, Control of the Senate comes down to Georgia -- and Mitch McConnell’s allies just announced that they will spend at least $9 MILLION to run attack ads against our Democratic candidates, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. Will you pitch in $5 now to help them fight back? John, we worked hard…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Georgia on our minds

John, We have Georgia on our minds. Can we take Stacey Abrams' winning formula and make magic again in the two Senate runoffs on January 5? Pitch in $5 to support Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff now. Need motivation? Well, these two Senate seats in Georgia mean: President Biden has a Senate …

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 8:26 PM

It's all down to Georgia

Did you see Senator Durbin's message? Control of the Senate could come down to Georgia -- and we need to flip these seats to flip the Senate. We need your support to win Georgia and flip the Senate. Pitch in $5 now. Contribute ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- John, First, I want…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 11:17 PM

Fight for Georgia

John, First, I want to say I’m so grateful for your help in this election. I know you’re ready for a break. But our work isn’t over and the fight for a Democratic Senate majority is still at stake. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are both heading to a runoff election in Georgia that could det…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 1:32 AM

Thank you, Illinois

Thank you, Illinois. I’m honored to continue this fight for our families, our values, and our future. You put your trust in me to continue serving you -- and I will do my best every day to earn it. I want to extend my gratitude to each and every person who helped make this win possible. Every …

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Election Day is tomorrow

Did you see Senator Durbin’s message, John? Tomorrow is Election Day -- and we need to do everything we can to keep Illinois blue and flip the Senate. Will you pitch in $5 one last time to join the fight? Contribute ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- John, Election Day is Tuesday.…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

November 1, 2020 at 11:10 PM

This is our last chance to make a difference

John, Election Day is Tuesday. Are you ready to keep Illinois blue and flip the Senate? This is our last chance to make a difference in this fight. Can you rush in $5 now? When we wake up on November 4, we want to be sure that we did EVERYTHING we possibly could to not only elect Joe Biden a…

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  Durbin HQ · [email protected]

November 1, 2020 at 1:19 AM

last deadline before Election Day

We finally made it, John: This is the last end-of-month deadline before Election Day on Tuesday. Will you help ensure we keep Illinois blue and flip the Senate with a $5 donation? Senator Durbin is grateful for supporters like you who’ve been standing with him throughout this campaign. He ne…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 3:06 AM

We can't lose Michigan

John, The GOP are going all out to defeat my friend Gary Peters in Michigan. Mitch McConnell and President Trump know that if they turn this seat red, it will be nearly impossible for Democrats to win enough seats to elect a Democratic majority in the Senate. Republicans are throwing everyth…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Hickenlooper needs our help

John, Dick Durbin is working hard to defeat the GOP and elect a Democratic majority in the Senate -- but without a win in the Colorado Senate race on November 3, that job becomes much harder. Colorado is one of our best shots to flip a red seat blue -- but it's up to us to make it happen. Wi…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Flip the Senate

John, This week's Supreme Court vote made a clearer case than ever: we need to flip the Senate. We just can't afford any more of Mitch McConnell and the GOP's failed leadership. That's why I am supporting Democrats in competitive Senate races across the country. Will you pitch in $5 to elec…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM

one week from today

Did you see Senator Durbin’s message yesterday, John? We need all hands on deck to flip the Senate one week from today. Pitch in $5 now. Contribute ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- John, The American people might think that the Senate would be doing everything in our power to ad…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 12:22 AM

Senate Republicans just confirmed Amy Coney Barrett

John, The American people might think that the Senate would be doing everything in our power to address the COVID-19 pandemic -- but they would be wrong. Instead, Mitch McConnell and the Senate GOP fast-tracked President Trump's nominee to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. There has…

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  Cory Booker · [email protected]

October 25, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Hear me out, John

John, My friend Senator Durbin said I could reach out to you today because we’re in the fight of our lives to take back the Senate -- we only have 9 days left and the stakes could not be higher. Before I ask if you can chip in to help flip the Senate, I hope you'll hear me out. We as a count…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

October 25, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Trump in New Hampshire (fight back)

John, President Trump is in New Hampshire today hosting a super spreader campaign rally in an attempt to win the state in November and defeat my friend Jeanne Shaheen. I know what it's like to have super spreaders come to Illinois. My opponent went to a Trump rally in Wisconsin, didn't wear a…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Tell the Senate: Reject Amy Coney Barrett

John, Republicans are rushing forward with the sham confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. We need to do everything we can to stop them. Add your name right now to call on the Senate to reject Amy Coney Barrett. Sign the Petition ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- …

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  Durbin HQ · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Dick Durbin's closing argument

“These past four years have been a real challenge for many working families. But the future of our nation really comes down to one simple question: who is going to stand up and fight for you when it really matters most?” -- Senator Dick Durbin John, we just released our last ad of the 2020 cam…

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  The Durbin Report · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Why I Am Voting Against Judge Barrett's Nomination to the Supreme Court

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, President Trump and Republicans are cutting every corner and violating Senate rules and traditions in their rush to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 11:09 PM

My vote on Amy Coney Barrett

John, I will be voting against the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Since Judge Barrett refused to even answer basic questions during her hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, we’re left to President Trump’s words and tweets. He has made it plain that he wants …

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Did you see what President Obama said?

Did you see what President Obama said, John? “I just wanted to let you know how proud I am to cast my ballot for my friend, Dick Durbin, for U.S. Senate… Dick Durbin is a man of decency, integrity, and compassion.” President Obama is supporting Dick Durbin for Senate. Join him and pitch in $5…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Asking you to support Betsy Dirksen Londrigan

John, I’m reaching out to you on behalf of Betsy Dirksen Londrigan running to flip Illinois’ 13th Congressional district in one of the most competitive House races in the entire country. Betsy came within less than one point of flipping this seat in 2018, and now she’s back to finish what she …

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