Patrick Brutus Drops Out, Endorses Robin Kelly: 2nd District Race

Another candidate has bowed out of the 2nd Congressional District election.

Just one day after state Sen. Toi Hutchinson dropped out of the 2nd District election and supported Robin Kelly, Democrat Patrick Brutus has decided to do the same. Brutus's campaign released a statement Monday, announcing the candidate's decision to withdraw from the race. "Even though my platform resonates with constituents who are looking for a new leader that will put their needs first, work with them in a collaborative manner and make the creation of jobs a priority, the realization that victory was unattainable began to be clearer as Election Day approached," Brutus said. Brutus went on to endorse Kelly in his statement, adding that the 56-year-old former state representative "is well positioned to win this race, has executed a …

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2nd District Candidate Patrick Brutus Remembers the 'Booming' Chicago Heights

The candidate wears his connection to the South Suburbs like a badge of honor. Brutus also points to his public sector experience as a valuable asset to the district, should he be elected.

On Thursday, Jan. 24, I met with Patrick Brutus at his South Side Chicago home. Brutus revealed early in the interview that, while he is a Chicago resident and City of Chicago employee, he spent 30 years of his life in the South Suburbs. The candidate said his current residence and his University Park roots would give him a unique perspective when it comes to representing the city and the suburbs equally.  Speaking of the city, Brutus also touted his current role in economic development for the City of Chicago, as well as several previous public sector roles, has given him a wealth of work experience to make up for his lack of political experience. Visit Patrick Brutus' candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the …

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