U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth wins second term; incumbent Illinois comptroller, treasurer also see early leads in reelection bids

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth was expected to sail to a second term Tuesday after her Republican challenger struggled to gain traction against the incumbent and rising political star in the Democratic Party.The Associated Press called the race for U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth shortly after the polls closed Tuesday, and in other statewide contests, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Treasurer Michael Frerichs saw good early returns in their reelection against GOP opponents.

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