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Despite Absence, Jesse Jackson Jr. Wins Re-Election

Description:Even though he hasn't been seen in public for more than four months, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been re-elected in the 2nd Congressional District. The 47-year-old Illinios Democrat suffers from bipolar depression and gastro-intestinal issues. Ever since taking leave on June 10, he's been on in and out of the Mayo Clinic for treatment. The congressman voted absentee and had no election night plans. (1:50)

Source: WGN

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