Dawn Clark Netsch

Wanted: Suitable Senate Candidate

Marcel Pacatte | Posted 10.17.2009 | Chicago


Marcel Pacatte

No one in the race has the resume, experience or heft required of a U.S. Senator. In fact, the bench in Illinois is pretty weak right now, among both Democrats and Republicans.

Schakowsky: Hold Special Election To Replace Burris

The Huffington Post | Ben Goldberger | Posted 03.21.2009 | Chicago


UPDATE 2/19 State Republican leaders unveiled a proposal Thursday to mandate a special election for Burris' Senate seat in May, with a primary on Apr...

Special Election For Burris Seat Would Be Challenged: Scholar

Associated Press | Posted 03.21.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A constitutional scholar says there's a possibility the Illinois Legislature could call a special election to replace U.S. Sen. Ro...

Are Citizens 'Too Stupid' For A Constitutional Convention?

SouthtownStar | Kristen McQueary | Posted 11.27.2008 | Chicago


T here they stood, like an old Archie and Edith. Gov. Jim Edgar and his 1992 gubernatorial opponent, Dawn Clark Netsch, side by side in the Thompson C...

Constitutional Convention: Debating The Merits

Illinois Issues | Posted 11.09.2008 | Chicago


In Illinois, the very first question on the ballot November 4 -- even before the question of who shall be president -- will ask voters whether Illinoi...