Schatz launches Senate bid to replace Durbin as Democratic whip

Brian Schatz racks up support to succeed Dick Durbin as the No. 2 Senate Democrat

The election to replace Durbin as the Democratic whip won't happen until after the 2026 midterms, but Schatz is wasting little time.

Dems Collide As Sen. Brian Schatz Joins Whip Race

Democratic Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz announced his campaign to succeed retiring Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to be the the No. 2 Senate Democrat.

'A Mistake': Senate Democrats Divided Over Race To Pick New Leader

Sen. Brian Schatz's aggressive campaign to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin as party whip is rubbing some of his colleagues the wrong way.

Warren wants whip race on ice

The ScoopSen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants Democrats to put the brakes on the race to succeed the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, Dick Durbin, a call that comes just after Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, officially launched his whip campaign in an interview with The Washington Post.“I like Brian Schatz a lot and I have no interest in the job, but we don’t need to decide the whip race until after the midterms. Right now, we need to stay 110% focused on…

Brian Schatz's sprint to become No. 2 Senate Dem

Unlike some colleagues, Schatz has aspirations for the Senate Democratic leader job, not a presidential nomination.

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz to seek position as Democratic whip