Illinois Gov.Pat Quinn (D) ordered a special primary election for February 26 for voters in the state’s 2nd Congressional District to begin the process to replace former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D), the Chicago Tribune reports.
The special general election is set for March 19, but could be changed to April 9 if Quinn can convince the legislature to allow the date to be the same as the already scheduled municipal elections.
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