A federal judge has set dates for the special election to fill the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by former Rep. Aaron Schock, who resigned last month and now finds his spending habits under federal scrutiny. The primary election will be held July 7, followed by the special election Sept. 10, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Candidates can file nomination papers beginning Wednesday, with a Monday deadline to try to get on the ballot.
The Republican-leaning district stretches across the middle of the state from Bloomington to Quincy.
Full Article: Schock seat special election dates: July 7 and Sept. 10. – Chicago Tribune.