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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood crosses her fingers while talking with supporters after arriving at her election night gathering for the 14th Congressional District race on Nov. 8, 2022, in Plainfield.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood crosses her fingers while talking with supporters after arriving at her election night gathering for the 14th Congressional District race on Nov. 8, 2022, in Plainfield.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood hugs a supporter after arriving at her election night gathering for the 14th Congressional District race on Nov. 8, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood hugs a supporter after arriving at her election night gathering for the 14th Congressional District race on Nov. 8, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood briefly dances on stage after addressing supporters in Plainfield on election night for the 14th Congressional District race on Nov. 8, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood briefly dances on stage after addressing supporters in Plainfield on election night for the 14th Congressional District race on Nov. 8, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood emerges from White Eagle Golf Club after voting on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Naperville.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood emerges from White Eagle Golf Club after voting on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Naperville.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood heads into the polling place at the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville on Nov. 8, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood heads into the polling place at the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville on Nov. 8, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks at a news conference on Sept. 21, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks at a news conference on Sept. 21, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood appears during a news conference on Sept. 21, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with other lawmakers, were celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood appears during a news conference on Sept. 21, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with other lawmakers, were celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
U. S. Rep. Lauren Underwood walks in the Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling community festival parade on Sept. 5, 2022.
U. S. Rep. Lauren Underwood walks in the Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling community festival parade on Sept. 5, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood listens as students speak about mental health concerns at Neuqua Valley High School on April 18, 2022, in Naperville. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy attended the event virtually, asking for feedback and offering encouragement.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood listens as students speak about mental health concerns at Neuqua Valley High School on April 18, 2022, in Naperville. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy attended the event virtually, asking for feedback and offering encouragement.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, left, talks with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood at the Humboldt Park Community Health Center in Chicago on Nov. 8, 2021.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, left, talks with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood at the Humboldt Park Community Health Center in Chicago on Nov. 8, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association brunch before Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch before Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, second from left, meets volunteers at the Northern Illinois Food Bank on March 30, 2021, in Geneva.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, second from left, meets volunteers at the Northern Illinois Food Bank on March 30, 2021, in Geneva.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is seen at her election night headquarters in St. Charles on Nov. 3, 2020.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is seen at her election night headquarters in St. Charles on Nov. 3, 2020.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to the media outside her election night headquarters in St. Charles as the votes are still being counted on Nov. 3, 2020.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to the media outside her election night headquarters in St. Charles as the votes are still being counted on Nov. 3, 2020.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood responds to text messages at her election night headquarters in St. Charles, just after the polls closed on Nov. 3, 2020.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood responds to text messages at her election night headquarters in St. Charles, just after the polls closed on Nov. 3, 2020.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood greets supporters during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood greets supporters during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to supporters during a drive-in campaign rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to supporters during a drive-in campaign rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to supporters during a drive-in campaign rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to supporters during a drive-in campaign rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood greets supporters during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood greets supporters during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood campaigns during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood campaigns during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to supporters via a giant monitor during a drive-in campaign rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to supporters via a giant monitor during a drive-in campaign rally on Oct. 19, 2020, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
Supporters arrive to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles as U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood campaigns during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020.
Supporters arrive to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles as U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood campaigns during a drive-in rally on Oct. 19, 2020.
With her ballot in hand, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood heads in to vote at the Naperville Library on Oct. 5, 2020. Sporting a bright pink coat instead of her iconic Kelly green jacket, Underwood and a dozen or so supporters and staffers placed their ballots in a secure ballot box inside the library's front door.
With her ballot in hand, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood heads in to vote at the Naperville Library on Oct. 5, 2020. Sporting a bright pink coat instead of her iconic Kelly green jacket, Underwood and a dozen or so supporters and staffers placed their ballots in a secure ballot box inside the library’s front door.
U.S. Reps. Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten speak before a news conference on Aug. 18, 2020, outside the Ken Christy Post Office in Aurora.
U.S. Reps. Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten speak before a news conference on Aug. 18, 2020, outside the Ken Christy Post Office in Aurora.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood pins U.S. Navy veteran Ronald Gunther, accompanied by his service dog, Trooper, during a Vietnam War veterans commemoration ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in McHenry on Nov. 10, 2019.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood pins U.S. Navy veteran Ronald Gunther, accompanied by his service dog, Trooper, during a Vietnam War veterans commemoration ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in McHenry on Nov. 10, 2019.
U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Lauren Underwood pose for a photo together following an official photo of all congresswomen on Jan. 4, 2019, outside the Capitol Building in Washington.
U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Lauren Underwood pose for a photo together following an official photo of all congresswomen on Jan. 4, 2019, outside the Capitol Building in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood takes a selfie with Colorado supporters Laura Reeves, from left, Jane Schwartz and Stephanie Chavez following an official photo of congresswomen on Jan. 14, 2019, outside the Capitol Building in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood takes a selfie with Colorado supporters Laura Reeves, from left, Jane Schwartz and Stephanie Chavez following an official photo of congresswomen on Jan. 14, 2019, outside the Capitol Building in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood heads back to her office for a reception following her official swearing-in on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood heads back to her office for a reception following her official swearing-in on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
Reps. Lauren Underwood, from left, Jahana Hayes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Barbara Lee, Ann McLane Kuster and Jan Schakowsky take a selfie in the House Chamber on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
Reps. Lauren Underwood, from left, Jahana Hayes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Barbara Lee, Ann McLane Kuster and Jan Schakowsky take a selfie in the House Chamber on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
Rep. Lauren Underwood reacts to seeing U.S. Rep. Bill Foster during a reception at her office after she was sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
Rep. Lauren Underwood reacts to seeing U.S. Rep. Bill Foster during a reception at her office after she was sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood hugs aide Subhan Cheema during a reception at her office after being sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood hugs aide Subhan Cheema during a reception at her office after being sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is greeted by supporters Todd Hawkins and Cate Park on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is greeted by supporters Todd Hawkins and Cate Park on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is greeted by supporters Tanek Jenkins, right, and her daughter, Renee, 11, as she heads back to her office for a reception after she was sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is greeted by supporters Tanek Jenkins, right, and her daughter, Renee, 11, as she heads back to her office for a reception after she was sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is greeted by supporters as she heads back to her office for a reception after being sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is greeted by supporters as she heads back to her office for a reception after being sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood pokes her head out of her private office during a reception after being sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood pokes her head out of her private office during a reception after being sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington.
U.S. Rep.-elect Lauren Underwood waves to the audience during the ceremonial swearing-in of Congressional Black Caucus members of the 116th Congress at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3, 2019. Underwood was elected in November to represent the 14th District of Illinois.
U.S. Rep.-elect Lauren Underwood waves to the audience during the ceremonial swearing-in of Congressional Black Caucus members of the 116th Congress at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3, 2019. Underwood was elected in November to represent the 14th District of Illinois.
Lauren Underwood, upper left corner, stands during the ceremonial swearing-in of Congressional Black Caucus members of the 116th Congress at the Warner Theatre on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
Lauren Underwood, upper left corner, stands during the ceremonial swearing-in of Congressional Black Caucus members of the 116th Congress at the Warner Theatre on Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
Incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks with an information technology worker inside her new office in the Longworth House Office Building on Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Underwood represents Illinois' 14th District.
Incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks with an information technology worker inside her new office in the Longworth House Office Building on Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Underwood represents Illinois’ 14th District.
Incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood makes her way through a tunnel to the Capitol on Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington. Underwood would be sworn in the next day to represent Illinois' 14th Congressional District.
Incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood makes her way through a tunnel to the Capitol on Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington. Underwood would be sworn in the next day to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
Incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood settles into her new office in the Longworth House Office Building on Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington.
Incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood settles into her new office in the Longworth House Office Building on Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington.
Representatives-elect Lucy McBath, D-Ga., left, and Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., attend the new member room lottery draw for office space in Rayburn Building on Nov. 30, 2018.
Representatives-elect Lucy McBath, D-Ga., left, and Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., attend the new member room lottery draw for office space in Rayburn Building on Nov. 30, 2018.
U.S. Rep.-elect Lauren Underwood thanks volunteers and signs a poster at her campaign headquarters on Nov. 7, 2018, in St. Charles.
U.S. Rep.-elect Lauren Underwood thanks volunteers and signs a poster at her campaign headquarters on Nov. 7, 2018, in St. Charles.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, from Illinois' 14th Congressional District, greets Patty Driscoll-Shaw at her election night party at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles on Nov. 6, 2018.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, from Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, greets Patty Driscoll-Shaw at her election night party at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles on Nov. 6, 2018.
Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker, former President Barack Obama, Juliana Stratton, Lauren Underwood and other members of the Illinois Democratic ticket stand on stage during a get-out-the-vote rally at the UIC Pavilion on Nov. 4, 2018.
Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker, former President Barack Obama, Juliana Stratton, Lauren Underwood and other members of the Illinois Democratic ticket stand on stage during a get-out-the-vote rally at the UIC Pavilion on Nov. 4, 2018.
Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigns on behalf of Lauren Underwood, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois' 14th District, at her campaign rally at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Oct. 31, 2018, in St. Charles.
Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigns on behalf of Lauren Underwood, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, at her campaign rally at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Oct. 31, 2018, in St. Charles.
Ramiro Perez, from left, his wife, Leticia Morales-Perez, and their niece, Josy Sowers, hold posters and take a selfie while waiting for the start of a campaign rally for Lauren Underwood, the Democratic candidate for the 14th Congressional District, at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Oct. 31, 2018, in St. Charles. Perez said that as a senior citizen, he has concerns about affordable and accessible health care. This was the first political rally the three have ever attended.
Ramiro Perez, from left, his wife, Leticia Morales-Perez, and their niece, Josy Sowers, hold posters and take a selfie while waiting for the start of a campaign rally for Lauren Underwood, the Democratic candidate for the 14th Congressional District, at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Oct. 31, 2018, in St. Charles. Perez said that as a senior citizen, he has concerns about affordable and accessible health care. This was the first political rally the three have ever attended.
U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, left, and Democratic challenger Lauren Underwood during a voter forum hosted by WSPY radio at the Historic Kendall County Courthouse in Yorkville on Oct. 23, 2018.
U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, left, and Democratic challenger Lauren Underwood during a voter forum hosted by WSPY radio at the Historic Kendall County Courthouse in Yorkville on Oct. 23, 2018.