Politics & Government

Paul McKinley Wins Republican Nomination for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Vacated Seat

McKinley faces an uphill climb in a district long dominated by Democrats.

Paul McKinley will be the Republican candidate on the ballot for the April 9 general election to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

McKinley had just under 1,000 votes as of Feb. 27, 1:30 a.m., most of which came from South Suburban Cook County and Chicago. 

Heavy snowfall throughout Election Day helped to keep voter turnout in the mid-teens, while the candidates made their way to several polling locations in the 2nd District.

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