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Special Election To Fill Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat

By David Schaper

November 22, 2012

Just 15 days after voters re-elected him, Jesse Jackson Jr. said health problems were keeping him from doing his job. He also acknowledged he is under federal investigation. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has to set a date for a special election by Monday, and the vote must be held within 115 days.

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