On Tuesday, Democratic Representative Jan Schakowsky successfully secured her reelection to a U.S. House seat for Illinois. At 80 years old, Schakowsky has dedicated much of her recent political efforts to improving healthcare and tackling issues pertinent to senior citizens. Before her tenure in Congress, she worked as a public school teacher and served as a legislator in Illinois. Schakowsky has represented her district since she was first elected to Congress in 1998.

In this electoral race, she faced off against 27-year-old Republican Seth Allen Cohen, a former U.S. Marine. The district she represents is heavily Democratic, incorporating neighborhoods within Chicago along the scenic Lake Michigan and a variety of affluent and middle-class suburbs to the north and northwest of the city.

Reports confirmed Schakowsky’s victory around 9:07 p.m. EST, further solidifying her role as an established figure in Illinois politics. Her continued presence in Congress highlights her commitment to the issues affecting her constituents, particularly around health care and senior issues, which have become increasingly significant in recent years.