2nd Congressional District
Robin Kelly Wins 2nd District Race
Democrat Robin Kelly won the 2nd Congressional District race, picking up 71 percent of the vote to Republican Paul McKinley’s 22 percent.
Kelly: Money Didn’t Make The Difference In Election
Some say money bought her the race. CBS 2′s Derrick Blakely crunched the numbers on how much each vote cost the candidate.
Kelly Wins Dem. Primary For Ex-Rep. Jackson Jr.’s Seat
Former Illinois legislator Robin Kelly captured the Democratic nomination Tuesday in the race to replace disgraced ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., after a truncated campaign season where she got a boost from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s super PAC.
Voters Braving Winter Weather On Election Day
Voter turnout is expected to be relatively low as voters in the 2nd Congressional District head to the polls in snowy conditions, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
2nd District Candidates Gearing Up For Election Day
There’s one last day of campaigning before Tuesday’s primary for the 2nd Congressional District special election.
2nd District Candidates Make Final Push Before Election
It’s the final weekend of campaigning in the crowded 2nd Congressional Primary Election.
Guns Still The Main Issue In 2nd District Race
The final push is on to get votes in the 2nd congressional district race and candidate endorsements continue to rack up.
Bloomberg Ads Loom Over 2nd District Debate
The primary election for Jesse Jackson Jr.’s 2nd Congressional District seat is next Tuesday and some of the candidates meet Monday for a debate.
Early Voting Begins For 2nd District, Suburban Races
Early voting has begun for the February 26 special election to fill the seat of resigned Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, but WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore reports it’s not the only seat up for grabs in the Chicago area.
Harris Drops Bid For Jackson Jr.’s Empty Seat In Congress
Freshman state Sen. Napoleon Harris has dropped his bid for former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.’s seat and is putting his support behind former state Rep. Robin Kelly.
22 Candidates Enter Race For Jackson’s Empty Seat In Congress
As expected, there is a very crowded field of candidates vying to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Seventeen Democrats and five Republicans met Monday evening’s deadline to file nominating petitions to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in the upcoming special election.
Candidates Begin Filing Petitions To Run For Jackson Jr.’s Seat
More than half a dozen Democrats turned in candidacy petitions Thursday to the Illinois Board of Elections.
Embattled Sen. Trotter Among 2nd Dist. Hopefuls Asking For Democratic Nod Saturday
All eyes will be on the Democratic Party on Saturday, when committeemen will decide which candidate to support in the 2nd Congressional District to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
Sen. Trotter Defends Use Of Racially Charged Word In Speech
It’s the latest trouble surrounding the state lawmaker as he campaigns for the 2nd Congressional District. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
Trotter Still Wants Party Support In Bid For Jackson’s Seat, Despite Arrest
State Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) said Wednesday he still wants Democratic Party bosses to back him in his bid to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., despite his arrest for having a gun in his luggage at O’Hare International Airport.
Hutchinson, Kelly, Beale Join Race To Replace Jackson In Congress
Add three more names to the growing list of candidates running to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in the 2nd Congressional District: Illinois State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields), Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale (9th), and Robin Kelly — a top aide to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Ex-Rep. Mel Reynolds To Run For Jackson Jr. Seat
An ex-convict who preceded Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress, now wants to win back his former congressional seat.
‘Rooftop Pastor’ Considers Congressional Bid With Jackson Jr.’s Departure
Brooks says two “highly respected” individuals recently reached out to him and asked him to think about running for the 2nd District.
Jackson Jr.’s Resignation Prompts Mixed Reactions From Former Constituents
CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov broke the news of Jackson’s resignation to a lot of his former constituents in the 2nd Congressional District. The reaction was decidedly mixed.
Jackson Jr. Defeats Dem Rival Halvorson In 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), who faced his strongest challenge in years, defeated fellow Democrat Debbie Halvorson, in the 2nd Congressional District primary.
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