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Republican Sen. Mark Kirk and Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth — Amanda Vinicky (Kirk); Brian Mackey (Duckworth)

October 26, 2016

Politics Trumps Policy In U.S. Senate Race

Illinois is not considered a battleground state in the presidential election, but it could help decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. First-term Republican Senator Mark Kirk is fighting to keep his job against Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth. Brian Mackey has this look at the two candidates' policy positions and the politics of the race.

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Duckworth speaks during former governor Pat Qunn's election night reception in March 2014. — (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

March 30, 2015

Duckworth Makes Video Announcement, Challenging Sen. Kirk For 2016 Senate Bid

The campaign from the 8th District Democrat could represent one of the best opportunities for the party to pick up a seat as they battle to regain Senate control. She's serving her second term in Congress.