NewsIllinois Governor’s Scandal Puts Senate Seat in Jeopardy Joyce JonesDecember 11, 2008January 12, 2009 0 mentioned, but Mezey says she has no interest in the Senate seat and is planning a 2010 run for governor. He predicts it’s going to be a tough race for Democrats and Madigan represents the best chance for the party to hold onto the seat. 1 2 3