Elk Grove Village Tuesday 11.06.12. 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth (right) hugs supporter and U.S. Army veteran Octavia Mitchell (left) of Chicago at her election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running against U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth supporters Janis Kief (left) of Chicago and Stefan Miller (right) of Chicago cheer as election results are shown on a television at Duckworth's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012,

8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth (left) shakes hands with supporter Ken Christy (far right) of Aurora at her election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running again

Democrat Tammy Duckworth talks with the media Tuesday at her election headquarters at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village before she won the 8th Congressional District seat. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Elk Grove Village Tuesday 11.06.12. 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth is interviewed by Fox Chicago anchor Anna Davlantes at her election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running against U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

A cake is shown at 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running against U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh and wife Helene watch election results in his hotel room near his headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh and wife Helene and stepson Jacob, right, watch election results in his hotel room near his headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh and wife Helene and stepson Jacob, right, watch election results in his hotel room near his headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Ellen Greif, supporter of 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth, cheers at the candidate's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running against U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh.

Cheryl Runion, supporter of 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth, cheers at the candidate's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running against U.S. Rep. Joe Wals

Cheri Rubin (left) and her husband Howard Rubin (right), supporters of 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth, cheer at the candidate's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckw

Tom Duckworth, brother of 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth, speaks at the his sister's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Edgar Jimenez (center), supporter of 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth, cheers at the candidate's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running against U.S. Rep.

Supporters of 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth cheer as results come in while at the candidate's election headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. Duckworth is running against U.S. Rep.

Elk Grove Village Tuesday 11.06.12. 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth celebrates her victory over U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh while she stands with her husband Bryan Bowlsbey on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Elk Grove Village Tuesday 11.06.12. 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth celebrates her victory over U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh while with supporters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth is all smiles after her victory over U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh, with wife Helene, makes his concession speech at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh, with wife Helene, stepdaughter Ali and stepson Jacob makes his concession speech at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh makes his concession speech at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh makes his concession speech at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh, with wife Helene and stepdaughter Ali, makes his concession speech at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh, with wife Helene and stepdaughter Ali, makes his concession speech at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh, with wife Helene and stepdaughter Ali, makes his concession speech at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Supporters of U.S. Representative Joe Walsh watch TV reports projecting his opponent Tammy Duckworth the winner at his election night headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh and family watch election results in his hotel room near his headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. From left, son Joe, stepdaughter Ali, wife Helene, Walsh and stepson Jacob. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh and family watch election results in his hotel room near his headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. From left, son Joe, daughter Allie, wife Helene, Walsh and son Jacob. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

U.S. Representative Joe Walsh and family watch election results in his hotel room near his headquarters at the Shriner's Temple in Addison Tues. Nov.6, 2012. From left, son Joe, daughter Allie, wife Helene, Walsh and son Jacob. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times