Incumbent U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat, is running for reelection against Republican challenger, Kathy Salvi, who has never held public office. The candidates’ responses to questions confirmed the political arena remains combative ahead of Election Day. Both candidates’ platform positions were on display at a televised forum hosted on Oct. 27 by WTTW, WBEZ.
Tammy Duckworth Race: U.S. Senate Illinois (Incumbent) Party: Democratic Experience: U.S. senator of IL since 2017, U.S representative, Assistant secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Director of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Commissioned officer of U.S. Army Reserve Education: Doctorate – Capella University, human services Master’s degree – George Washington University, international affairs Bachelor’s.