LOMBARD, Ill. (AP) — Iraq war veteran Maj. L. Tammy Duckworth formally announced her Democratic bid Sunday to fill the Congressional seat of outgoing U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde.
Duckworth, who lost her legs in Iraq last year after her Blackhawk helicopter was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, becomes the third Democratic challenger for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Also running in the March 21 primary campaign are Wheaton College professor Lindy Scott and businesswoman Christine Cegelis, who ran against Hyde in 2004.
Duckworth announced her candidacy in this western suburb of Chicago, highlighting health care, education and the economy as key campaign issues, spokesman Billy Weinberg said.
Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Duckworth said she disagreed with President Bush’s decision to invade Iraq, even though she volunteered to serve in the war.
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