Images: Tammy Duckworth runs for Congress

 
Posted11/11/2014 5:30 AM

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, a Hoffman Estates Democrat, was first elected to Congress in 2012 following a campaign against Republican Joe Walsh. She represents the 8th Congressional District.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth speaks to her supporters in Elk Grove Village after winning the 8th Congressional District Democratic primary.
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth speaks to her supporters in Elk Grove Village after winning the 8th Congressional District Democratic primary.
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Tammy Duckworth, then a candidate, is greeted by Aloune Khotisene of Pingree Grove before her visit with Laotian community leaders in Elgin.
Tammy Duckworth, then a candidate, is greeted by Aloune Khotisene of Pingree Grove before her visit with Laotian community leaders in Elgin.
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U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth stops in for a cherry soda at Al's Cafe in Elgin.
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth stops in for a cherry soda at Al's Cafe in Elgin.
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Lance Rodgers of Barrington shares a laugh about a text with Tammy Duckworth after meeting her at Al's Cafe in Elgin.
Lance Rodgers of Barrington shares a laugh about a text with Tammy Duckworth after meeting her at Al's Cafe in Elgin.
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Tammy Duckworth speaks to her supporters in Elk Grove Village.
Tammy Duckworth speaks to her supporters in Elk Grove Village.
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Tammy Duckworth's husband Major Bryan Bowlsbey assists her off the stage after speaking to her supporters in Elk Grove Village.
Tammy Duckworth's husband Major Bryan Bowlsbey assists her off the stage after speaking to her supporters in Elk Grove Village.
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Tammy Duckworth thanks Nancy Suvarnamani, of Chicago, after speaking to supporters in Elk Grove Village.
Tammy Duckworth thanks Nancy Suvarnamani, of Chicago, after speaking to supporters in Elk Grove Village.
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Tammy Duckworth thanks supporters after speaking in Elk Grove Village.
Tammy Duckworth thanks supporters after speaking in Elk Grove Village.
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Tammy Duckworth, stopped in Al's Cafe in Elgin for a cherry soda with husband, Bryan Bowlsbey.
Tammy Duckworth, stopped in Al's Cafe in Elgin for a cherry soda with husband, Bryan Bowlsbey.
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Tammy Duckworth thanks supporters after speaking in Elk Grove Village.
Tammy Duckworth thanks supporters after speaking in Elk Grove Village.
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Tammy Duckworth meets and greets voters Rebecca Martinez, 26, of Rolling Meadows (right) and Laura Warkenthien, 19, of Mt. Prospect at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
Tammy Duckworth meets and greets voters Rebecca Martinez, 26, of Rolling Meadows (right) and Laura Warkenthien, 19, of Mt. Prospect at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
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Tammy Duckworth talks about a primary victory at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
Tammy Duckworth talks about a primary victory at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
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Tammy Duckworth meets and greets voters Rebecca Martinez, 26, of Rolling Meadows (right) and Laura Warkenthien, 19, of Mt. Prospect at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
Tammy Duckworth meets and greets voters Rebecca Martinez, 26, of Rolling Meadows (right) and Laura Warkenthien, 19, of Mt. Prospect at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
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Tammy Duckworth talks about a primary victory at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
Tammy Duckworth talks about a primary victory at a Rolling Meadows restaurant.
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