2 Seek To Unseat Longtime State Sen. Emil Jones III In Illinois' 14th District

For the first time in nearly two decades, State Sen. Emil Jones III will see challengers in a primary.

First elected in 2009, Jones represents the 14th Senate District, which stretches from Roseland on Chicago's South Side to include all or parts of Alsip, Blue Island, Calumet Park, Chicago, Crestwood, Dixmoor, Dolton, Harvey, Homer Glen, Merrionette Park, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Posen, Riverdale, Robbins and Tinley Park.

Ahmed Karrar and Kenny Williams are vying to unseat Jones in the March 17 Democratic primary.

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

• Emil Jones III

• Ahmed Karrar

• Kenny Williams