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Thursday, November 10, 2011  Keokuk Mayor Tom Marion *will* face a run-off election.  He missed the vote requirements by two votes.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Medicare was the key issue that led to a shocking win by a New York Democrat for a House seat long held by Republicans.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  Also appearing in the debate were Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (jeh-NOO'-lee-ehs) and Chicago Urban League chief Cheryle Jackson.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Special election for NY House seat held by Gillibrand seen as judgment on Obama's policies.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  Madigan: OK for lawmakers to move up Sen. election

Saturday, February 21, 2009  State Representative Jill Tracy is among the many politicians pushing for a special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat currently being held by Roland Burris.

Thursday, February 19, 2009  Ill. GOP renews call for special election

Wednesday, February 18, 2009  A constitutional scholar says there's a possibility the Illinois Legislature could call a special election to replace U.S. Sen. Roland Burris.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  26 candidates vie for Emanuel's seat,