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Schakowsky To Run For Burris Senate Seat If Special Election Held

First Posted: 4/2/09 Updated: 5/25/11

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The Hill:

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said Monday that if Illinois holds a special election for Sen. Roland Burris's (D) seat, she will be a candidate.

In an interview with The Hill, Schakowsky said she has all the pieces in place to jump into the race immediately if a special election is declared.

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