Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth has secured a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger Kathy Salvi, the Associated Press has projected.
Duckworth, who was first elected to the Senate in 2016 after serving two terms in the House, was largely considered a favorite to retain her seat, and she did just that as Democrats faced a significant challenge in maintaining their majority in the chamber.
Duckworth served in the United States Army from 1992 to 2014. During a mission in Iraq in 2004, Duckworth was copiloting a helicopter when it was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. She survived the attack, but both of her legs were amputated in its aftermath.Get updates on what's happening in the Chicago area to your inbox.
Duckworth was later elected to the House in 2012, defeating incumbent Republican Joe Walsh, and then was elected to the Senate in 2016, defeating incumbent Republican Mark Kirk.During the campaign, she pledged to focus on cutting red tape on infrastructure projects, set aside funds for job development programs, and to protect Social Security and Medicare programs.
Salvi, an attorney who resides in suburban Mundelein, previously served as an assistant public defender in Lake County, and moved to private practice.
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