2009 Illinois's 5th congressional district special election
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The 2009 special election for the 5th congressional district of Illinois will be held to replace Rahm Emanuel, whom President-elect Barack Obama has named White House Chief of Staff-designate.
Emanuel resigned the seat effective January 2, 2009.[1] The primary election will be held on March 3, and the general election will be held on April 7.[2]
Candidates
Democratic
- Paul Bryar (campaign website), , physician at Northwestern Memorial and professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- Cary Capparelli (campaign website), marketing consultant[3][4]
- Jay Paul Deratany (campaign website), attorney and former Cook County Board of Review candidate[5]. Dropped out.
- Jan Donatelli (campaign website), former commercial pilot[1]
- Sara Feigenholtz (campaign website), State Representative[6] Filled 1/12/2009.
- Alexander Victor Forys (campaign website), medical doctor[1][4]
- John Fritchey, State Representative[5] Filled 1/12/2009.
- Thomas Geoghegan (campaign website), labor attorney and author
- Debra Mell, incoming State Representative, daughter of Chicago alderman Dick Mell. Dropped Out.[1][4]
- Patrick O'Connor, Chicago alderman [7]
- Justin Oberman (campaign website), former Transportation Security Administration director and son of former Alderman Marty Oberman[8][4] Filled 1/12/2009.
- Mike Quigley (campaign website), county commissioner for Cook County[9]
- Eugene Schulter, Chicago alderman[5]
- Joey Vartanian (campaign website), bar owner[10][4]
- Israel Vasquez[1][4]
- Charles Wheelan (campaign website), Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago and author of Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science[11] Filled 1/12/2009.
Republican
- Rosanna Pulido (Campaign website) State Director of Illinois Minuteman Project.
- Tom Hanson (Campaign website) businessman who ran against Emanuel in 2008 and received 49,000 votes.
- Jon A. Stewart (Campaign website) former professional wrestler, and former candidate for U.S. Congress' 10th CD.
Green
- Matt Reichel (campaign website), activist and journalist (formerly candidate for the Democratic nomination)
- Alan Auguston (campaign website),
Potential candidates
- John Borovicka, former chief of staff to Rahm Emanuel[5]
- Manuel Flores, Chicago alderman[5]
- Gene Schulter, Chicago alderman[12]
- Tom Tunney, Chicago alderman[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e Lynn Sweet (2008-12-29). "Rahm Emanuel to resign from House Jan. 2 to join Obama White House;10 candidates already in race. Emanuel has $1.7 million campaign war chest". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/31013-1.html?ET=rollcall:e3608:80052652a:&st=email
- ^ "Businessman to vie for Emanuel's seat". Windy City Times. 10 December 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f "Dates Set For Election To Replace Emanuel". CBS2 Chicago. 2009-1-6. Retrieved 2009-1-6.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c d e f "The announcements of announcements of intentions to run for Rahm Emanuel's old job are coming fast and furious". Chicago Reader. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ http://www.saraforcongress.com
- ^ Fran Spielman (6 January 2009). "Ald. O'Connor now the favorite to get backing for Emanuel's seat". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Justin Oberman latest name in 5th District race to replace Rahm Emanuel". Chicago Sun-Times. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Rahm Emanuel's Replacement: Quigley to Start Raising Campaign Cash". The Huffington Post. 24 November 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Joey Vartanian launching 5th district campaign". Chicago Sun-Times. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Wheelan for Congress". Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Rahm Gives Up Seat -- For Free". NBC Chicago. 29 December 2008. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
External links
- Pupovac, Jessica (January 5, 2009). "Race is on for Rahm's seat, and it's filled with political newcomers". Chicago Journal., includes photos of candidates