Politics Deadline for 2nd District Primary WTTW News | January 7, 2013, 11:00 am Twenty-two candidates have entered the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in the 2nd Congressional District. Paris Schutz has the latest on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. View a slideshow of the candidates. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Sun-Times article on Conservative Republican commentator Lenny McAllister files for 2nd congressional district Latest Candidates Filed for 2nd District Special Primary Tags 2nd District Deadline Primary Candidates Related Stories The Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr. 2nd District Democratic Candidate Debbie Halvorson Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.