The election dates to replace former U.S. congressman Aaron Schock have been set.
A federal judge signed a consent decree scheduling the special primary election for Tuesday, July 7 and the general election for September 10.
Potential candidates can begin to start filing nominating papers on Wednesday. State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) is seen as a frontrunner for the 18th congresisonal district seat, according to the Associated Press.