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Debbie Halvorson

Recent Headlines

Chicago

February 26, 2013

Victorious Robin Kelly to Supporters: 'You Sent A Message That Was Heard'

Robin Kelly won the Democratic primary in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Chicago

February 20, 2013

Beale Touts Gun Record, Echoes Charges of Buying Election in New TV Spot

Ald. Anthony Beale joined the fight in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Chicago

February 19, 2013

Bloomberg Defends Gun Money in Congress Race, But Beale Feels Slighted

Mayor Michael Bloomberg made no apologies on backing Robin Kelly in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Chicago

February 18, 2013

Debbie Halvorson Says SuperPAC Cash Has Compromised Race for JJJ's Seat

Debbie Halvorson said Robin Kelly is colluding with a Super PAC run by New York City's Mayor Bloomberg.

Chicago

February 17, 2013

Toi Hutchinson Exits 2nd Congressional District Race, Backs Robin Kelly

In a statement, supporters of Robin Kelly stressed the importance of gun control in the 2nd District.

Chicago

January 30, 2013

Mayor Calls for Gun Laws, but Sidesteps Endorsement for Jackson Seat

Rahm Emanuel asked for new gun laws, but declined to make an endorsement in the 2nd Congressional race.

Chicago

January 28, 2013

Preckwinkle Backs Hutchinson Over Kelly to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson won endorsement of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle in 2nd Congressional.

Chicago

January 28, 2013

Guns A Defining Issue in Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Robin Kelly used gun control to separate herself from opponents in the crowded 2nd Congressional race.

Washington Heights

January 27, 2013

Halvorson, Democrats Diverge on Guns at 2nd District Candidate Forum

Halvorson said she wouldn't support a ban on the kind of assault weapon used in Sandy Hook shootings.

South Chicago & East Side

November 29, 2012

Beale, Hutchinson Square Off To Replace Jackson

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson joined Ald. Anthony Beale in the 2nd Congressional District race.

Chicago

November 26, 2012

Quinn proposes April 9 Election for Jackson Seat

Gov. Pat Quinn aims to hold the general election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. on April 9.