Illinois voters are getting an early taste of what's expected to be one of the hardest-fought U.S. Senate races in the country.
Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is accusing U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of "repeatedly failing to protect'' veterans in her care. The Democrat counters that Kirk has embraced GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's "fear mongering.''
The remarks after Tuesday night's primary victories for both candidates previewed a race that Democrats see as key to their efforts to retake control of the U.S. Senate.
That goal becomes even more urgent for the party if a Republican wins the White House and the GOP keeps its majority, as expected, in the U.S. House.
The candidates say they'll focus on national security, the economy and veterans' care, among other issues.
