(A) 1995
(B) ** 1996
(C) 1997
(D) 1998
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -The Illinois Senate career of Barack Obama began in 1997 after his first election in 1996 to a two-year term in the Illinois Senate representing Illinois’ 13th Legislative District in Chicago. He was re-elected in 1998 to a four-year term and re-elected again in 2002 to another four-year term.
Concept note-2: -Barack Obama of Chicago was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996. He was re-elected to office in 1998 and 2002 and in 2004 successfully ran for U.S. Senate from Illinois.
Concept note-3: -Explanation. On January 5, 1859, the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives met in joint session and selected Stephen A. Douglas for United States senator. It was the culmination of one of the most famous U. S. Senate races in history.
Concept note-4: -Incumbent Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer won re-election to a second term.