Senator Dick Durbin was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996 after representing central and southern Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives for 14 years. Today, Dick serves as the Assistant Democratic Leader (also known as the Democratic Whip) — the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate—and on the Senate Judiciary, Appropriations, and Rules Committees.

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  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 4:53 PM

I’m fighting for working families like mine

But to be honest, as I face my toughest race yet, I can't win without your help today. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Emails like these are an important aspect of our strategy …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 3:06 PM

My story

It's been a little while since I last reached out, so I'd like to share why it’s an honor to represent you. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Emails like these are an important aspect of our str…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 23, 2024 at 4:07 PM

This is personal (please read)

Today marks the 14th anniversary since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, and I'm reflecting on how this legislation has positively impacted millions of families. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 3:59 PM

about our weekly goal (not great news)

We're less than two weeks out from the first FEC deadline of the election year and we're falling behind on our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Emails like thes…
  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 10:43 PM

We have an official opponent

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 17, 2024 at 3:50 PM

one of my favorite days of the year

I hope your day is filled with all of the Irish soda bread you desire, plenty of good luck, and if you're in Chicago – enjoyment of the river being dyed green! ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  …
  Finance Team (via Team Durbin) · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Some tough news

With the threat of a Republican takeover looming, it’s going to require each and every one of us pitching in to keep the Senate blue. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Emails like these are an i…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Fighting like hell for a blue Senate

Our Democratic Senate majority is far from guaranteed this year. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏ Emails like these are an important aspect of our strategy to keep in touch with our sup…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Re: the issues keeping you up at night

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 10, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Had to readjust my readers

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 6:15 PM

through hell or high water

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 10:47 PM

My story

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 10:13 PM

read before midnight:

You may have heard that fundraising for Democrats is down across the board this year. And the GOP’s attacks haven’t slowed down either. I need to tell you something, John. You may have heard that fundraising for Democrats is down across the board this year. And the GOP’s attacks haven’t slowed …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 8:11 PM

What we’ve learned in the MAGA era

If I’ve learned anything from the last few years... John, If I’ve learned anything from the last few years, it’s that we cannot risk letting Republicans retake the Senate and push through their extreme MAGA agenda. The GOP spends their time in Washington playing political games and pushing extre…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 11:20 PM

I have a request, John

Thank you so much to everyone who has already pitched in this month. John, Thank you so much to everyone who has already pitched in this month to protect our Democratic Senate majority. Your support is always appreciated—it’s what powers our work. The end of the year can be a busy time, but I do…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Your November recap

2023 isn’t over yet. Here’s what you may have missed this month: November was a busy month, John. In just the last few weeks, Senator Durbin and the Senate Democrats reached a new milestone: 150 highly qualified and diverse judicial confirmations in the Biden administration and counting. At the…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Feed Illinois families in need

John, as we begin the holiday season, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and most importantly, giving back to our communities. This Giving Tuesday, I am reaching out to you with an appeal to join me in supporting food banks across Illinois. I have selected six food banks serving different p…
  Jon Tester & Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 4:31 PM

The Big Sky Buckeye Fund

Become a Founding Donor today Hi John — Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown here. We’re reaching out today because we’re in the middle of the two most competitive Senate campaigns, and we need your help to win. We’re not the typical politicians you’d expect to see every day in the Senate. One of us is …
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 5:19 PM

2024 is already heating up

Last week, Senator Durbin told you what to expect. John, Last week, Senator Durbin reached out with a 2024 briefing to share his priorities for next year’s elections. Republican political games are only going to increase over the next 12 months. The House is already run by MAGA extremists and Mi…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Add your name: confirm military appointments

As we observe Veterans Day, I want to share a few updates on Senate Democrats’ recent work for veterans and service members. John, As we observe Veterans Day, I want to share a few updates on Senate Democrats’ recent work for veterans and service members – and ask you to lend your voice. First,…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 8:38 PM

2024 briefing inside ⬇️

As we mark one year to the 2024 election, I want to lay out my two biggest electoral priorities: John, this week, as we mark one year to the 2024 election, I want to lay out my two biggest electoral priorities: Twenty-three of the 33 Senate seats up for grabs in November are held by Democrats o…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
November 6, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Add your name: Stand up for gun safety

The United States has suffered 597 mass shootings so far this year. John, The United States has suffered 597 mass shootings so far this year. The unfortunate reality is that millions of Americans live in fear of being gunned down while getting groceries, going to work, or having a simple outing …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM

A year from today, everything will be put on the line.

The Election Day countdown is on. John, the Election Day countdown is on. In 2020 and 2022, Democrats defied expectations and overpowered the GOP by securing the Senate majority. We’ve made incredible progress, John. We listened and delivered, passing pivotal legislation around issues that ac…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Here’s something scary

We can stop this scary story from becoming reality—but it will take each and every one of us. John, Are you ready for a scary story? A GOP Senate majority with Mitch McConnell as leader. That would put all of our progress at risk—like historic investments to fight the climate crisis, the creati…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 5:34 PM

Stop GOP chaos from taking over the Senate

Help counter Republican in-fighting and extremism with your crucial support. John, I have an important message to share with you.  We just watched House Republicans spend 22 days trying to elect a House Speaker. This internal turmoil is a glaring example of what could happen if Republicans take …
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Here’s what’s next:

Keeping the Senate blue is more important than ever to protect against this new wave of MAGA extremism. John,  We need your help to reach our end-of-month fundraising goals—here’s why: First: Republicans nearly shut down the government last month, putting our economy and national security at ri…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 3:59 PM

“Senate tilting red”

John, With the 2024 election coming closer and closer, our country is at a pivotal point. Experts are starting to predict that a little over a year from now our country could make a complete 180. This is not good news, John—but it’s not too late to get back on track. We need your help to prote…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Your voice matters (add your name)

John, Republicans in the House may be in disarray, but Senate Democrats are staying focused on delivering results. With three months left in the year, Senator Durbin wants to hear from you, John, about the legislative priorities that matter most to you. Take just a few minutes to share your inp…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Why I joined the picket line

John, On Friday, I joined the striking United Auto Workers on the picket line in Chicago. Labor movements like UAW helped build the middle class. Now, they’re using their power to help strengthen it for generations to come—and I’m proud to stand alongside them. These workers are making simple d…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 5:01 PM

“For Supreme Court, ethics have become the elephant in the courtroom”

Will you add your name to my petition? “For Supreme Court, ethics have become the elephant in the courtroom” - The Washington Post John, The Supreme Court began a new term this week—without a code of conduct in place. We have seen allegations of serious ethical violations come to light over the …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Let’s support a Senator that really lives in PA

John, can I take a moment to share with you a cause that’s close to my heart and crucial for our Senate majority? Bob Casey, one of my close colleagues, is running for re-election in Pennsylvania—where Mitch McConnell’s handpicked opponent just launched his campaign against Bob. Not only does G…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 10:00 PM

we’re counting on your support

Meeting these benchmarks is essential to keeping Democrats like Senator Durbin in Washington. John, Our September FEC deadline is only hours away and we’re still a bit short of our goal. Meeting these benchmarks is essential to keeping Democrats like Senator Durbin in Washington, fighting to pu…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM

I’m asking

We need 811 more people to help us protect the Senate majority. John, You’ve heard from me already about this September FEC deadline, so by now you know how important it is that we meet our goal. The filing deadline is tonight at midnight and my team just informed me that we only need 811 more …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Your end-of-quarter supporter record

John, Tomorrow is September 30—the FEC filing deadline for this quarter. Senator Durbin reached out to tell you about our $20,000 goal. We’re making progress, but still need more support to help us close the gap and hit this grassroots goal. FEC FILING DEADLINE SUPPORTER RECORD Supporter: Joh…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Can I ask you, John?

Mitch McConnell is hand-picking candidates across the country to take back the Senate majority. John, can I have one minute? Here’s the deal: Republicans won’t stop until this country is in complete disarray. Mitch McConnell is hand-picking candidates across the country to take back the Senate…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 4:16 PM

The power of $19.66

John, $19.66. That’s the average Team Durbin donation from the past few months. With our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline just days away, we have an important request: will you please match that average donation and help us reach our $20,000 goal? Your donations—no matter the amount—help pro…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 2:31 PM

I need to tell you something, John

The GOP chooses chaos instead of compromise every chance they get. I need to tell you something, John. Fundraising for Democrats is down across the board. Unfortunately, the GOP’s attacks haven’t slowed down to match. Democrats were only able to protect and expand our Senate majority last year b…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Here’s what Republicans are risking

“The House GOP is trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage.” - Axios, 9/19 John, House Republicans are only days away from shutting down the government. Instead of working together to deliver a plan that puts working people first, the GOP is choosing political games and drama instead. If Republicans…
  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Senator Durbin and I are full steam ahead

We’re working hard for Illinois families. Hi John,  I'm the representative from Illinois’ 13th district, Nikki Budzinski. With the quarter winding down, Senator Durbin asked me to reach out and tell you a bit about why your support is so important to powering our work in Congress. In a moment, …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Our majority could hinge on one seat, John

Don’t let the GOP replace Tim with a MAGA loyalist. Here’s the truth, John: Our Senate majority could hinge on one seat in 2024 so we can’t take the race in Virginia for granted. Will you pitch in to re-elect my friend Tim Kaine and keep the Senate blue? Being a U.S. Senator is an important job,…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Ohio is critical to our Democratic majority

A blue Senate is riding on this race: John, as we gear up for the upcoming election season, I want to bring your attention to Sherrod Brown’s campaign in Ohio—a race that is critical to keeping our Senate majority. Will you make a donation right now to re-elect Sherrod Brown and keep the Senat…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Is your support on the record this month?

Take a look at this, John: SEPTEMBER SUPPORTER RECORD Supporter: John September Grassroots Donor Status:  You haven’t contributed yet this month. Will you donate now? John, Senator Durbin reached out yesterday about our September goal. It’s the middle of the month, and one of the most conse…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 4:37 PM

This essential deadline is almost here:

We can’t let the MAGA GOP outraise us this quarter. John, With the FEC’s end-of-quarter deadline at the end of the month, we can’t afford to fall behind and let the MAGA GOP outraise us this quarter. Help hold the Senate: contribute $5 now. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Jacky Rosen and Jon Tester

Democrats need to win in Nevada and Montana. John, There are a lot of important races in the upcoming election, but today I want to tell you about two that are on my radar due to their integral role in protecting Democrats’ Senate majority. In 2018, Jacky Rosen won the Nevada Senate race with ju…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM

A cleaner environment can’t wait (sign on)

Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act. John, Every year, millions of tons of plastic pellet pollution finds its way into our rivers, lakes, and oceans, damaging our environment and irreparably harming ecosystems across the country. Add your name now to support my efforts to stop plastic pol…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Critical update on Tammy Baldwin’s race

These 20,000 votes could ensure Democratic victory in 2024. John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to donate to re-elect my friend Tammy Baldwin. But first, I wanted to share a few facts about Wisconsin and why it’s crucial to our Senate majority: - Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes helped decide …
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Add your name to protect reproductive rights

After the fall of Roe, the GOP is working to decimate abortion care even further. John, For decades, far right conservatives worked to strike down Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion care. Last summer, the Supreme Court granted their wish and ov…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 9:20 PM

a personal note for John

I’ll keep this one short. Our end-of-month deadline is at midnight tonight so I’ll keep this short, John: I know I can always count on this team to step up in a big way, whether it’s supporting our Democratic candidates or contributing to worthy causes here in Illinois and across the globe. Righ…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM

August supporter record (action requested)

we’re so close to reaching our goal AUGUST SUPPORTER RECORD GRASSROOTS DONOR: No, not yet SUGGESTED ACTION: Make your first donation this month to help Senator Durbin close the gap on our August fundraising goal and keep the Senate blue. John, Senator Durbin wrote to you yesterday about our …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

This is our plan to close the gap:

I’m confident we can reach this goal together. John, As summer comes to a close, I want to thank this team for sticking with me in the fight. With so much going on, it can be easy to tune out what’s happening in Washington. But each of you understands what’s at stake and why we can’t let our fun…