Early voting begins in 2nd District race

By The Associated Press

Created: Monday, February 11, 2013 7:48 a.m. CDT

CHICAGO — Early voting begins Monday in the race to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

The Illinois Board of Elections says early voting for the 2nd Congressional District will take place at designated areas through Saturday, Feb. 23. The primary for the April 9 special election will be held Feb. 26.

The candidates include former state Rep. Robin Kelly who received endorsements Sunday from Democratic Illinois Congressmen Danny Davis and Bobby Rush. Other candidates in the running are former Congressman Debbie Halvorson, state Sen. Toi Hutchinson and Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale.

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