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

CHICAGO (WLS) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is in search of reelection Tuesday in Illinois towards political newcomer and lawyer Kathy Salvi.

Unseating Duckworth perhaps an extended shot, however Salvi was all smiles as she solid her poll together with her household in Wauconda Tuesday morning. Salvi used the chance for a last-minute plea to voters.

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In her quest for a second time period, Duckworth has been forward within the polls and has far outraised and outspent Salvi. Duckworth joined different prime Illinois Democrats for the normal Election Day mingling at Manny’s Deli.

“You by no means take something without any consideration,” Duckworth stated, “and a part of the explanation why I’ve the lead – I’ve been doing my work, I have been representing the individuals of Illinois.”

Duckworth stated that work contains main laws throughout each the Trump and Biden administrations.

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Through the marketing campaign, each candidates centered on the problems that aligned with their events: Democrats speaking about abortion, and Republicans blaming Democrats for crime and inflation.

“I hear quite a lot of complaints from Republicans about inflation, however they did not do something about inflation,” Duckworth stated. “It was Democrats who handed the Inflation Discount Act and lowered drug prices for senior residents.”

Each Duckworth and Salvi are from the northwest suburbs. Whereas they differ on many main points, they each assist a Chicago Bears transfer to Arlington Heights.

Duckworth’s election night time celebration is on the Adler Planetarium. She isn’t solely assured about her win, however she believes Democrats will dangle on to the Senate. Though, Duckworth predicts it might not be determined by Tuesday night time.