Many say Democrat Tammy Duckworth’s victory in the 8th Congressional District was the culmination of years of voter mobilization and education in a fast-growing community.
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) announced Thursday night that he will run for re-election in Illinois’ newly-drawn 8th Congressional district in the western suburbs.The state’s congressional boundaries have changed since new census data was released last year.
The race for Illinois' 8th congressional district remains tight nearly a week after Election Day. It could still be awhile before the results come in.Republican congressional candidate Joe Walsh has about a 350-vote lead over incumbent Democratic Representative Melissa Bean.
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