CHICAGO (AP) – Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is seeking reelection Tuesday in Illinois against political newcomer Kathy Salvi.
Duckworth is a first-term incumbent and favorite in the race after serving in Congress for nearly a decade. The 54-year-old Iraq War veteran lost both legs when her helicopter was shot down in 2004. She became the first senator to give birth while in office, in April 2018. Salvi is a Chicago-area personal injury lawyer who edged out six competitors to win the Republican primary. The 63-year-old said she offers an alternative for voters looking for a change from soaring prices and high crime rates.
