On a dreary day in an area that has seen more than its fair share of
ethically-challenged elected officials, an expectedly low voter turnout
was the story at many polling places Tuesday as residents came out to
cast their ballots in the race to replace former Illinois 2nd
Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Polling places
remained mostly empty throughout the district during much of the
morning, an outcome that can be attributed just as much to a high level
of voter apathy than to the snowy weather.
Such
was the scene at Bennett Elementary School on the far South Side, where
congressional candidate and 9th Ward Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale
went to cast his ballot this morning.
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A heated race in Cicero could come to an end today as constituents battled
freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall to cast their vote for town
president.
For many voters in the south suburban areas of the 2nd Congressional District, Tuesday’s special election to replace former
congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. was a chance to express their desire for
“change”, despite admitting to having a guarded optimism over anyone who
eventually wins the seat.
Freezing rain began to slick over the sidewalks this morning just as
Democratic candidate for the 2nd congressional district Debbie Halvorson
voted at the Steger Community Center.
In the morning hours of today’s primary election for Illinois' 2nd
Congressional District, a blizzard on the horizon and a lack of faith in
elected officials has left many poll workers and voters with a dismal
outlook for voter turnout.
