DEKALB – A citizens group hopes to select a candidate to face U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger in the 16th Congressional District race during a convention planned for this weekend.

Kinzinger, R-Manteno, beat Don Manzullo, R-Egan, in the March 20 Republican primary. No Democratic or independent candidates ran during the primary election, but political parties have until June 4 to caucus in candidates. The general election is Nov. 6.

The citizens convention is scheduled for Saturday, and organizers aim to select a Democrat or independent candidate to challenge the sole 16th District candidate.