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Illinois Democrats prevail, but tight race for control of Congress continues

The outcome of races for House and Senate will determine the future of Biden’s agenda and serve as a referendum on his administration as the nation reels from record-high inflation and concerns over the direction of the country. Republican control of the House would likely trigger a round of…

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022

Sen. Tammy Duckworth cruises to second term over Republican challenger Kathy Salvi

Illinois’ first Asian American senator now becomes its first woman reelected to a Senate seat.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022

US Sen. Tammy Duckworth wins second term

CHICAGO — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth was expected to sail to a second term Tuesday after her Republican challenger struggled to gain traction against the incumbent and rising political star in the Democratic Party.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

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US Sen. Duckworth seeks new term against Chicago-area lawyer

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is seeking reelection Tuesday in Illinois against political newcomer Kathy Salvi

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

President Joe Biden stumps for Rep. Lauren Underwood in Illinois, says Republicans pose threat to Social Security and Medicare

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden stumped for suburban Democrats in Joliet on Saturday, part of a final weekend campaign visit to what has been a reliably blue state that underscored national Democratic concerns that Republican gains in several races could give the party control of Congress on Election Day.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 5, 2022

Why aren't more moms running for office? One group is hoping to change that

Only 5.3% of all state legislators and 7% of members of Congress are women with children under the age of 18, according to a report by a group dedicated to getting mothers elected to public office.

WEKU · Nov 4, 2022

Even if there is a red wave in Illinois, in Senate race, Dem Duckworth holds lead over GOP’s Salvi

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth heads to the Tuesday vote leading Republican Kathy Salvi in two key metrics, polls and fundraising.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022

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U.S. Senate forum: Duckworth, Salvi find rare common ground — but it’s in Arlington Heights for Bears stadium

In the forum hosted by the Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ and WTTW, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi disagreed on abortion, guns and a host of issues, but both said they support the Chicago Bears moving from Soldier Field to Arlington Heights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022

Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ and WTTW to host U.S. Senate candidates forum Thursday ‘to help voters comb through key issues’

Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi will meet and take questions at 7 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

John Fetterman had a stroke, but have voters ever cared about a candidate’s health? - Roll Call

From Arlen Specter to Mark Kirk and beyond, “it doesn’t reveal a thing about a person’s character,” one pollster says.

Roll Call · Oct 25, 2022

New: Sen. Tammy Duckworth holds giant fundraising lead over GOP challenger Kathy Salvi

Democrat Sen. Tammy Duckworth raised to date about $18 million; GOP challenger Kathy Salvi raised about $1 million, according to new FEC reports.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022

GOP US Senate candidate’s name left off some ballots in rural Illinois county in now-corrected error

CHICAGO — Election officials in a small Illinois county southwest of Peoria printed the wrong name of the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate on several hundred ballots, forcing the officials Wednesday to keep the ballots separate from all others being cast in the Nov. 8 general election.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 14, 2022

Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Downstate downfall? Bailey’s backyard showing fails to cut into Pritzker’s double-digit lead

Democrats Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth held commanding leads over their GOP challengers in the survey. And broken down by region, the results also reflected Republican Bailey’s downstate difficulties in the governor’s race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

Capitol Lens | Legs up - Roll Call

Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr Chaika and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth display their prosthetic legs Tuesday in Silver Spring, Md.

Roll Call · Oct 11, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Oz releases health records to spotlight Fetterman's stroke

The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, Dr. Mehmet Oz, has released his health records as he maneuvers to keep questions about Democratic rival John Fetterman’s recovery from a stroke front and center

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022

Highland Park group organizes second Capitol Hill push for assault weapons ban

The rally, organized by “March Fourth,” a group formed after the Highland Park July 4 massacre, included people whose lives were forever changed because of other mass shootings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022

Asian American candidates in Illinois aim to break state records — and ‘the bamboo ceiling’

At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for offices in the November election and next year’s city elections, not to mention others running in other local races across the state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022

Democrats at Illinois State Fair hit GOP ‘lunatic fringe,’ downplay internal party strife

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, standing alongside new Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, downplayed the intraparty tension, especially around Sen. Dick Durbin, who wanted Rep. Robin Kelly to remain in the top party post.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022

Bailey tries to explain past Holocaust remark after Pritzker, Jewish leaders and others denounce it

“The attempted extermination of the Jews of World War II doesn’t even compare on a shadow of the life that has been lost with abortion since its legalization,” Bailey said in a 2017 video. On Tuesday, Bailey tried to smooth out his earlier comments, saying in a statement the Holocaust…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 21, 2022

Highland Park mayor testifies before US Senate, calls for assault weapons ban: ‘Today is the day to start saving lives’

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering testified before members of Congress Wednesday in support of an assault weapons ban as she described the “horrific mass shooting” at the town’s Fourth of July parade that left seven people dead and at least 48 others shot and injured.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022

At Highland Park massacre Senate hearing, Republicans on Judiciary panel reject assault weapons ban

When gunfire started at the July 4 parade, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering testified Wednesday, “Adults stared back, not comprehending. But the kids knew immediately this wasn’t a drill and they yelled to everyone to run and hide. They knew what was happening.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022

After the Highland Park attack, Senate hearing on ‘Protecting Our Communities from Mass Shootings’

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering will be among those testifying at the Wednesday Senate Judiciary Committee hearing starting at 9 a.m. Chicago time.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

After Highland Park parade massacre, Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s lethal attack on assault weapons

For an “evil purpose, a semi-automatic rifle is the perfect weapon, because it is lightweight, portable and easy to load with high-capacity magazines,” Duckworth said in a Senate speech pleading for an assault weapons ban.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2022

Capitol Lens | Veterans’ day - Roll Call

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth pays respects to Marine Corps veteran Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams as he lies in honor in in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022

In wake of Highland Park, Uvalde, other gun slaughters, activists in D.C. plead for assault weapons ban

Said Abby Brosio, who spotted the Highland Park gunman on a roof: “I am done being complacent and desensitized. I am certainly sick of everyone’s empty thoughts and prayers with no actions to back them up. Action is what is needed now.”

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