Illinois to become 1st state to have 2 women of color in US Senate at same time after Stratton's win
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL
Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.
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Illinois will become the first state to be represented simultaneously by two women of color in the U.S. Senate