Another hat has been thrown into the ring for the 13th congressional district seat being vacated by Republican Tim Johnson.
The State Journal-Register reports that Illinois State Senator Sam McCann will take part in a forum with Republican Party leaders in McClean County next week.
McCann recently won the GOP primary for the newly drawn 50th state senate district and is now considered one of eight possible contenders to be chosen by party leaders to replace Johnson on the November ballot for the 13th congressional seat.
Johnson announced his retirement last week after winning the GOP primary in March.
