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Robin Kelly

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Chicago

April 11, 2013

Kelly Joins Congress, Finds It 'Thrilling' to Be Sworn in By Boehner, Biden

Robin Kelly replaced Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress, vowed to pursue economic development.

Roseland

April 09, 2013

Kelly Wins 2nd Congressional District Race to Replace Jackson

Kelly owned a substantial percent of the vote with 123 out of 170 precincts reporting.

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.

Roseland

February 26, 2013

2nd District Voters Want Jobs, Honesty From Their Next Congressman

After two scandal-plagued congressmen, residents on the South Side said they're ready for change.

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.

Kenwood

February 10, 2013

Danny Davis, Bobby Rush Endorse Robin Kelly in 2nd District Race

Two sitting congressmen threw their support behind 2nd District hopeful Robin Kelly Sunday.

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 29, 2013

Former Candidate Trotter Throws Support to Kelly in Congressional Race

Robin Kelly received the endorsement of state Sen. Donne Trotter in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

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.