Politics The Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr. WTTW News | November 26, 2012, 11:16 am A date has been set for a special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Paris Schutz has more on a wide open field of candidates. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Tribune article on Quinn sets dates for special election to replace Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Chicago Tribune article on Former US Rep. Debbie Halvorson is running to replace Jackson in Congress The Washington Post article on Halvorson enters race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. NBC 5 Chicago blog on Candidates Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr. Tags Jesse Jackson Jr. Congress 2nd District Debbie Halvorson Related Stories Donna Miller Declared Winner in Crowded 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary Jesse Jackson’s Children Honor the Civil Rights Leader a Day After His Death Jesse Jackson Jr. on Presidential Pardons, Returning to Public Life and What Comes Next Viewer Feedback: 3/30 Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Released from Prison Jesse Jackson Jr. Reports to Prison—Again Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.