10 Vie For Rep. Kelly's Seat In 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s bid to replace outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin has set the stage for a 10-person race in the March 17 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary. Early voting is already underway.

Kelly held the seat since 2013. Those vying for the Democratic nod are: seeking his political comeback, Jesse Jackson Jr.; Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, State Sen. Robert Peters, state Sen. Willie Preston; Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board member Yumeka Brown; Adal Regis, who formerly worked for Kelly; Eric France; attorney Patrick “PJK” Keating; Toni C. Brown and Sidney Moore.

The winner will face Republican Mike Noack—the sole Republican on the March 17 ballot—in November.

In their role as a U.S. Representative, the elected officials pursue federal funds for their districts, vote on federal laws and serve as a voice for their constituents.

The 2nd Congressional District includes the far southeast side of Chicago (including Hyde Park); Cook County suburbs of Blue Island, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Dolton, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Sauk Village, South Holland, and Steger; Crete, Monee, Peotone, and University Park in Will County; Aroma Park, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Kankakee, Manteno, and Momence in Kankakee County; portions of southern Will and Kankakee counties, including Pembroke Township.

Candidates were provided a questionnaire. If returned, their profiles are linked below.

• Jesse Jackson Jr.
• Donna Miller
• Robert Peters
• Willie Preston
• Yumeka Brown
• Adal Regis
• Eric France
• Patrick J. Keating
• Toni C. Brown
• Sidney Moore