Politics & Government
Election Day is Here: 2nd District Race
The Republican and Democrat candidates vying for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat will be decided in today's primary. We want to help you make the best decision.

Nearly 400,000 voters will be eligible to vote during today's primary election to fill the vacated seat of former 2nd District Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Do you know who you’re voting for?
If not, you’re in luck. Over the past months, Patch has been keeping tabs on the 2nd District candidates at this exclusive site.
Find out what's happening in Homewood-Flossmoorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are unsure of your polling location, check the Cook County Clerk’s website to verify. You can also verify your voter eligibility on the clerk’s site.
Are you prepared for the snow? The National Weather Service says we might be getting up to six inches of snow throughout the day. Make sure to keep that in mind while making your voting plans.
Find out what's happening in Homewood-Flossmoorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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