Tammy Duckworth

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Tammy Duckworth

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth March 12, 1968 (Age: 58)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tammy Duckworth holds a robust academic background, with degrees in political science, international affairs, and human services. She has extensive military experience, including service in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Illinois Army National Guard, where she was deployed in Iraq and sustained severe injuries. Duckworth has held significant roles in government, including serving as the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her professional career showcases a transition from high-finance risk management to public service, culminating in her election to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

Political Ideas

Tammy Duckworth's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive advocacy and strategic pragmatism, often advocating for counterintuitive policy stances. She champions environmental initiatives like carbon capture funding while simultaneously supporting continued military aid to Israel. Duckworth's legislative actions, such as opposing Israel's annexation plans, reveal a nuanced approach to foreign policy. Her commitment to auditing overseas military spending and her vocal support for abortion rights and gun control further illustrate a progressive stance, albeit one that occasionally intersects with conservative values.

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2022: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Illinois, 2022

2,329,136 votes

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Armed Services
Member
Subcommittee on Airland
Member
Subcommittee on Personnel
Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Member
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
Member
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media
Member
Foreign Relations
Member
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Member
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Member
Veterans' Affairs
Member
2016: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Illinois

3,012,940 votes (54.86%)

Win

Illinois Democratic primary election

1,220,128 votes

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois's 8th congressional district, 2014

84,178 votes (55.70%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois's 8th congressional district, 2012

54.70% of vote

Win

Illinois 8th Congressional District General Election

123,206 votes (54.74%)

Win

Illinois 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary

17,097 votes (66.18%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Illinois 6th Congressional District General Election

86,572 votes (48.65%)

Loss

Illinois 6th Congressional District Democratic Primary

14,283 votes (43.85%)

Win