Kelly Looks Headed to Victory in Illinois Special Election

Robin Kelly (D) is the frontrunner in the race to replace former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress, Roll Call reports.

“The 2nd District special election remains unpredictable — mostly due to anticipated miniscule turnout in frigid Chicago winter. But it’s clear a combination of strategy, luck and super PAC spending broke in Kelly’s favor, allowing her campaign to control much of the narrative in the race.”