Durbin faced off against State Representative Jim Durkin , whom he was able to easily beat , ensuring his return to the Senate .
Incumbent Democratic United States Senator Dick Durbin sought re-election to a second term in the United States Senate .
Senator faced off against State Representative Jim Durkin , whom Dick Durbin was able to easily beat , ensuring Dick Durbin 's return to the United States Senate .
Incumbent Democratic United States Senator Dick Durbin sought re-election to a second term in the United States Senate .