Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator for Illinois. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has been a vocal advocate for veterans' rights and women's rights. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War and was severely injured in combat. She was the first female combat veteran to be elected to Congress and the first Asian American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. Duckworth is also a bestselling author and has written several books on her experiences as a veteran and a politician.