Candidates can file petitions for Jackson's seat
CHICAGO — Candidates vying to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. can start filing paperwork with the Illinois Board of Elections.
The filing period for established party candidates begins Thursday and ends Monday.
The heavily-Democratic 2nd District covers parts of Chicago's South Side, suburbs and some rural areas. There are approximately 420,000 registered voters in the district.
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