2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois

none February 2026 September 2023 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois Illinois legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois 2010 All 19 Illinois seats to the United States House of Representatives 2008 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 10 11 12 1 3,176,203 60.52% 2.99% Republican Party (United States) 9 8 7 1 1,961,173 37.37% 4.41% 180px District results 180px County results Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% #002b84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% The 2008 congressional elections in Illinois were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who would represent the State of Illinois in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and U.S. Senate elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011. Illinois had nineteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007–2008 congressional delegation consisted of eleven Democrats and eight Republicans. It became, following the election, twelve Democrats and seven Republicans. District 11 was the only seat which changed party (from open Republican to Democratic), although CQ Politics had forecast districts 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 18 to be at some risk for the incumbent party. Statewide By district Results of the 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois by district:http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateIL Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 233,036 85.87% 38,361 14.13% 0 0.00% 271,397 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 251,052 89.41% 29,721 10.59% 3 0.00% 280,776 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 172,581 73.28% 50,336 21.37% 12,607 5.35% 235,524 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 112,529 80.60% 16,024 11.48% 11,053 7.92% 139,606 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 170,728 73.94% 50,881 22.04% 9,283 4.02% 230,892 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 109,007 42.43% 147,906 57.57% 0 0.00% 256,913 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 235,343 85.02% 41,474 14.98% 0 0.00% 276,817 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 179,444 60.72% 116,081 39.28% 0 0.00% 295,525 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 9 181,948 74.66% 53,593 21.99% 8,153 3.35% 243,694 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 10 138,176 47.44% 153,082 52.56% 0 0.00% 291,258 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 10 185,652 58.40% 109,608 34.48% 22,635 7.12% 317,895 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 12 212,891 71.40% 74,382 24.95% 10,908 3.67% 298,181 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 13 147,430 43.65% 180,888 53.55% 9,453 2.80% 337,771 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 14 185,404 57.75% 135,653 42.25% 0 0.00% 321,057 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 15 104,393 35.81% 187,121 64.19% 0 0.00% 291,514 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 16 112,648 36.08% 190,039 60.87% 9,533 3.05% 312,220 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 17 220,961 99.77% 0 0.00% 517 0.23% 221,478 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 18 117,642 37.94% 182,589 58.88% 9,857 3.18% 310,088 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 19 105,338 33.38% 203,434 64.46% 6,817 2.16% 315,589 100.0% Republican holdTotal 3,176,203 60.52% 1,961,173 37.37% 110,819 2.11% 5,248,195 100.0% District 1 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 1st congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1 2010 U.S. Representative Bobby Rush Bobby Rush Bobby Rush Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Antoine Members Republican Party (United States) 3x4.svg Bobby Rush, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg 233,036 85.87% 14.13% 38,361 Illinois's 1st congressional district This district includes part of Cook County. Democratic incumbent Bobby Rush, who has held the seat since 1993, ran against Republican nominee Antoine Members. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2008 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php House: Race Ratings The Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112035/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 2 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106133426/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html 6 November 2008Safe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball2008 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2008 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106144620/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 9 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217170047/http://www.realclearpolitics.com:80/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html 17 December 2008 7 November 2008Safe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106054801/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 1st congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Bobby Rush (incumbent) 233,036 85.87 Republican Party (United States) Antoine Members 38,361 14.13 271,397 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 2nd congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2 2010 U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Jesse Jackson Jr. Jesse Jackson Jr. Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Anthony Williams 3x4.svg Jesse Jackson, Jr., official photo portrait (cropped).jpg 251,052 89.41% 29,721 10.59% Illinois's 2nd congressional district This district includes parts of Cook County and Will County. Democratic nominee Jesse Jackson, Jr., who has held the seat winning a special election in December 1995, ran against Republican nominee Anthony Williams. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 2nd congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Jesse Jackson, Jr. (incumbent) 251,052 89.41 Republican Party (United States) Anthony Williams 29,721 10.59 Write-ins 3 0.00 280,776 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2008 11 04 Illinois 2008 Illinois's 3rd congressional district election presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3 2010 U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski Dan Lipinski Dan Lipinski Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Green Party (United States) Michael Hawkins Jerome Pohlen Dan lipinski lg (cropped).jpg 3x4.svg 3x4.svg 172,581 73.28% 50,336 21.37% 5.35% 12,607 Illinois's 3rd congressional district This district includes part of Cook County. Democratic incumbent Dan Lipinski, who has held the seat since 2005, ran against Republican nominee Michael Hawkins and Green Party nominee Jerome Pohlen. Perennial candidate and alleged white supremacist Richard Mayers had attempted to run in the Green Party primary.https://mobile.rblandmark.com/News/Articles/11-20-2007/Alleged-white-supremacist-running-for-Congress-in-3rd-District/ Alleged white supremacist running for Congress in 3rd District 8 February 2021 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 3rd congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Dan Lipinski (incumbent) 172,581 73.28 Republican Party (United States) Michael Hawkins 50,336 21.37 Green Party (United States) Jerome Pohlen 12,607 5.35 235,524 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 4 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 4th congressional district election Illinois presidential 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4 2010 U.S. Representative Luis Gutiérrez Luis Gutiérrez Luis Gutiérrez Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Green Party (United States) Daniel Cunningham Omar López File:Luiiii.jpeg 3x4.svg 3x4.svg 112,529 80.60% 16,024 11.48% 11,053 7.92% Illinois's 4th congressional district This district includes part of Cook County. Democratic incumbent Luis Gutierrez, who has held the seat since January 1993, ran against Republican nominee Daniel Cunninghan and Green Party nominee Omar López. Earlier in 2007, Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado and Chicago aldermen Manny Flores, Ricardo Muñoz and George Cardenas had announced their intentions to run for the seat in 2008, as Gutierrez had said he planned to retire. However, Gutierrez later changed his mind and announced he would seek re-election in 2008.Rep. Gutierrez scraps plans to retire, will run in 2008 Yahoo News Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 4th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Luis Gutierrez (incumbent) 112,529 80.60 Republican Party (United States) Daniel Cunninghan 16,024 11.48 Green Party (United States) Omar N. López 11,053 7.92 139,606 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 5 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 5th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5 2006 2009 Illinois's 5th congressional district special election 2009 (special) U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel Rahm Emanuel Rahm Emanuel Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Tom Hanson 3x4.svg 50,881 22.04% 170,728 73.94% Rahm Emanuel, official photo portrait color (a).jpg Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 5th congressional district This district includes part of Cook County. Democratic incumbent Rahm Emanuel, who has held the seat since 2003, ran against Republican nominee Tom Hanson and Green Party nominee Alan Augustson. Although Emanuel won re-election, he resigned from the congress on January 2, 2009, on the eve of the 111th Congress after being nominated to become White House Chief of Staff under Barack Obama. A special election was held on April 7, 2009, to replace Emanuel. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 5th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Rahm Emanuel (incumbent) 170,728 73.94 Republican Party (United States) Tom Hanson 50,881 22.04 Green Party (United States) Alan Augustson 9,283 4.02 230,892 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 6th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6 2010 U.S. Representative Peter Roskam Peter Roskam Peter Roskam Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Jill Morgenthaler 3x4.svg PRoskamheadshot.JPG 2008 Illinois's 6th congressional district results map by county.svg 200px County resultsRoskam: #E27F7F 50–60% 147,906 57.57% 109,007 42.43% Illinois's 6th congressional district This district includes parts of DuPage County and Cook County. Freshman Republican incumbent Peter Roskam, who won the then-open seat in a close election in 2006, ran against Democratic nominee Jill Morgenthaler, an Iraq War veteran. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely R November 6, 2008 Illinois's 6th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Peter Roskam (incumbent) 147,906 57.57 Democratic Party (United States) Jill Morgenthaler 109,007 42.43 256,913 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 7th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7 2010 U.S. Representative Danny Davis Danny Davis Danny Davis Steve Miller Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Danny K2 Davis.jpeg 3x4.svg 235,343 85.02% 41,474 14.98% Illinois's 7th congressional district This district lies entirely within Cook County. Democratic incumbent Danny K. Davis, who has held the seat since 1997, ran against Republican nominee Steve Miller, a United States Navy veteran. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 7th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Danny K. Davis (incumbent) 235,343 85.02 Republican Party (United States) Steve Miller 41,474 14.98 276,817 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 8th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8 2010 U.S. Representative Melissa Bean Melissa Bean Melissa Bean Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Steve Greenberg 3x4.svg Melissa Bean Official (cropped).jpg 2008 Illinois's 8th congressional district results map by county.svg 200px County resultsBean: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% 60.72% 39.28% 179,444 116,081 Illinois's 8th congressional district This district includes parts of Lake County, McHenry County and Cook County. Democratic incumbent Melissa Bean, who has held the seat since 2005, ran against Republican nominee Steve Greenberg. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 8th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Melissa Bean (incumbent) 179,444 60.72 Republican Party (United States) Steve Greenberg 116,081 39.28 295,525 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 9 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 9th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9 2010 U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Jan Schakowsky Jan Schakowsky Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Michael Younan Janschakowskyemailsmall.jpg 3x4.svg 181,948 74.66% 53,593 21.99% Illinois's 9th congressional district This district includes all of Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge and Norridge, parts of Wilmette, Northfield, Glenview, Golf, Rosemont and Des Plaines, as well as much of the North Side of Chicago. Democratic incumbent Jan Schakowsky, who has held the seat since 1999, ran against Republican nominee Michael B. Younan and Green Party nominee Morris Shanfield. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 9th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) 181,948 74.66 Republican Party (United States) Michael B. Younan 53,593 21.99 Green Party (United States) Morris Shanfield 8,140 3.34 Write-ins 13 0.01 243,694 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 10th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10 2010 U.S. Representative 2010 Congressional election in Illinois' 10th district by county.svg 200px County resultsKirk: #E27F7F 50–60% Seals: #7996E2 50–60% Mark Kirk Mark Kirk Mark Kirk Dan Seals Dan Seals (politician) (cropped) 2.jpg Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Senator Mark Kirk official portrait crop 2 (cropped).jpg 153,082 52.56% 138,176 47.44% Illinois's 10th congressional district This district includes parts of Lake County and Cook County. Republican incumbent Mark Kirk, who has held the seat since 2001, ran against Democratic nominee Dan Seals, who also ran against Kirk in the 2006 election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 6, 2008 RothenbergTilt R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsTossup November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsTossup November 6, 2008 Illinois's 10th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Mark Kirk (incumbent) 153,082 52.56 Democratic Party (United States) Dan Seals 138,176 47.44 291,258 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 11th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11 2010 U.S. Representative Jerry Weller Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Green Party (United States) Debbie Halvorson Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Halvorson Marty Ozinga Jason Wallace 3x4.svg Jason Wallace.jpg Debbie Halvorson (cropped)2.jpg 2008 Illinois's 11th congressional district results map by county.svg 230px County resultsHalvorson: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% 185,652 58.40% 109,608 34.48% 22,635 7.12% Illinois's 11th congressional district This district includes the towns of Joliet, Kankakee, LaSalle, Ottawa and Streator, as well as all or parts of Will County, Kankakee County, Grundy County, LaSalle County, Bureau County, Woodford County and McLean County. An open seat, Democratic State Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson ran against Republican nominee Marty Ozinga (a local businessman) and Green Party nominee Jason Wallace. Republican incumbent Jerry Weller, who had held the seat since 1995, decided not to seek re-election, leaving this an open seat. Tim Baldermann, mayor of New Lenox and police chief of Chicago Ridge, won the Republican nomination but withdrew on February 23.Hal Dardick and Erika Slife Republican quits District 11 race, Mayor of New Lenox throws wrench into key national contest Chicago Tribune, February 23, 2008 Martin Ozinga was chosen to replace Baldermann on April 30.Erika Slife GOP taps Ozinga for U.S. House contest Chicago Tribune 1 May 2008 4 April 2009 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2008/may/01/business/chi-ozinga-congress-080501 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D flip November 6, 2008 RothenbergLean D flip November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsLean D flip November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLean D flip November 6, 2008 Illinois's 11th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Halvorson 185,652 58.40 Republican Party (United States) Marty Ozinga 109,608 34.48 Green Party (United States) Jason Wallace 22,635 7.12 317,895 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 12 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 12th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12 2010 U.S. Representative Jerry Costello Jerry Costello Jerry Costello Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Tim Richardson Tim Richardson.jpg File:Rep Jerry Costello (cropped)2.jpg 212,891 71.40% 74,382 24.95% 2008 Illinois's 12th congressional district results map by county.svg 150px County resultsCostello: #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% Illinois's 12th congressional district This district is in the southwest part of the state and includes the cities of Alton, Carbondale and East St. Louis. Democratic incumbent Jerry Costello, who has held the seat since August 1988, ran against Republican nominee Tim Richardson and Chairman of the Metro East Green Party Rodger Jennings. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 12th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry Costello (incumbent) 212891 71.40 Republican Party (United States) Tim Richardson 74,382 24.95 Green Party (United States) Rodger Jennings 10,907 3.66 Write-ins 1 0.01 298,181 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 13 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 13th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13 2010 U.S. Representative Judy Biggert Judy Biggert Judy Biggert Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Scott Harper File:Judy Biggert 110th Congress (cropped).jpg 3x4.svg 2008 Illinois's 13th congressional district results map by county.svg 200px 180,888 53.55% 147,430 43.65% County resultsBiggert: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% Illinois's 13th congressional district This district includes parts of the Cook County, DuPage County and Will County. Republican incumbent Judy Biggert, who has held the seat since January 1999, ran against Democratic nominee Scott Harper and Green Party nominee Steve Alesch. CQ Politics initially forecast the race as 'Safe Republican', but changed the forecast to 'Republican Favored' after Harper had raised more money than the 2006 Democratic nominee for this seat by mid-July.Key House Races Shift Towards the Democrats http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002925691&parm1=5&cpage=2 CQ Politics 25 July 2008 30 April 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090731152520/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002925691&parm1=5&cpage=2 31 July 2009 dead Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely R November 6, 2008 Illinois's 13th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Judy Biggert (incumbent) 180,888 53.55 Democratic Party (United States) Scott Harper 147,430 43.65 Green Party (United States) Steve Alesch 9,402 2.78 Write-ins 51 0.02 337,771 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 14 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 14th congressional district election Illinois 2008 Illinois's 14th congressional district special election March 2008 (special) 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14 2010 U.S. Representative Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Bill Foster Bill Foster Bill Foster presidential no Republican Party (United States) Jim Oberweis File:Bill Foster, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Jim oberweis.jpg 185,404 57.75% 135,653 42.25% 2008 Illinois's 14th congressional district results map by county.svg 250px County resultsFoster: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70%Oberweis: #E27F7F 50–60% Illinois's 14th congressional district 2008 Illinois's 14th congressional district special election This district includes the cities of Aurora, Elgin, DeKalb and Dixon, as well as parts of Henry County, Whiteside County, Lee County, DeKalb County, Kane County, Kendall County and DuPage County. Democratic nominee Bill Foster, who had held the seat since March 2008, won against Republican nominee Jim Oberweis, who also lost to Foster in the special election. CQ Politics forecast the race as 'Leans Democratic'. The district was previously represented by former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert from 1987 to 2007. He resigned in November 2007; Bill Foster won the special election held on March 8, 2008. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 14th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Bill Foster (incumbent) 185,404 57.75 Republican Party (United States) Jim Oberweis 135,653 42.25 321,057 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 15 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 15th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15 2010 U.S. Representative Tim Johnson Tim Johnson Tim Johnson Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Steve Cox 3x4.svg Timothy V Johnson, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg 2008 Illinois's 15th congressional district results map by county.svg 100px County resultsJohnson: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Cox: #7996E2 50–60% 187,121 64.19% 104,393 35.81% Illinois's 15th congressional district This district includes the cities of Charleston, Urbana, Danville and Champaign, as well as all or parts of Livingston County, Iroquois County, Ford County, McLean County, DeWitt County, Champaign County, Vermillion County, Macon County, Piatt County, Douglas County, Edgar County, Moultrie County, Coles County, Cumberland County, Clark County, Crawford County, Lawrence County, Wabash County, Edwards County, White County, Saline County and Gallatin County. Republican incumbent Timothy V. Johnson, who has held the seat since January 2001, won against Democratic nominee Steve Cox. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008 Illinois's 15th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Timothy V. Johnson (incumbent) 187,121 64.19 Democratic Party (United States) Steve Cox 104,393 35.81 291,514 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 16 2008 11 04 Illinois 2008 Illinois's 16th congressional district election presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16 2010 U.S. Representative Don Manzullo Don Manzullo Don Manzullo Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Robert Abboud 3x4.svg Donald Manzullo, official 109th Congress photo.jpg 2008 Illinois's 16th congressional district results map by county.svg County resultsManzullo: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% 112,648 36.08% 60.87% 190,039 Illinois's 16th congressional district This district includes the cities of Rockford, Crystal Lake, Machesney Park, Belvidere, Freeport and Galena, as well as all or parts of Jo Daviess County, Stephenson County, Winnebago County, Boone County, McHenry County, Carroll County, Ogle County, DeKalb County and Whiteside County. Republican incumbent Donald A. Manzullo, who has held the seat since 1993, won against Democratic nominee Robert G. Abboud and Green Party nominee Scott K. Summers. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008 Illinois's 16th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Don Manzullo (incumbent) 190,039 60.87 Democratic Party (United States) Robert G. Abboud 112,648 36.08 Green Party (United States) Scott Summers 9,533 3.05 312,220 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 17 2008 Illinois's 17th congressional district election presidential no Illinois 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17 2010 U.S. Representative Phil Hare Phil Hare Phil Hare Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) File:Phil Hare Congressional Portrait (cropped).jpg 99.77% 220,961 2008 11 04 Illinois's 17th congressional district thumb This district includes the cities of Sterling, Rock Island, Moline, Kewanee, Galesburg, Canton, Macomb, Quincy, Springfield and Decatur, as well as all or parts of Henry County, Whiteside County, Rock Island County, Mercer County, Knox County, Warren County, Henderson County, Fulton County, McDonough County, Hancock County, Adams County, Pike County, Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Macoupin County, Madison County, Montgomery County, Christian County, Sangamon County, Macon County, Shelby County and Fayette County. Democratic incumbent Phil Hare, who has held the seat since January 2007, ran unopposed. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Illinois's 17th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Phil Hare (incumbent) 220,961 99.77 Write-ins 517 0.23 221,478 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 18 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 18th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 18 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 18 2010 U.S. Representative Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Ray LaHood Aaron Schock Aaron Schock Colleen Callahan Colleen Callahan 2009 USDA RurDev IL.jpeg Aaron Schock, official photo portrait, 111th Congress.jpg 2008 Illinois's 18th congressional district results map by county.svg 200px 182,589 58.88% 37.94% 117,642 County resultsSchock: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%Callahan: #6674DE 60–70% Illinois's 18th congressional district This district in the central and western part of the state includes the cities of Jacksonville, Peoria and Springfield. Republican nominee Aaron Schock won against Democratic nominee Colleen Callahan and Green nominee Sheldon Schafer. Republican incumbent Ray LaHood, who had held the seat since 1995, decided to retire, leaving this an open seat. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely R November 6, 2008 Illinois's 18th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Aaron Schock 182,589 58.88 Democratic Party (United States) Colleen Callahan 117,642 37.94 Green Party (United States) Sheldon Schafer 9,857 3.18 310,088 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 19 2008 11 04 2008 Illinois's 19th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 19 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 19 2010 U.S. Representative John Shimkus John Shimkus John Shimkus Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Daniel Davis 3x4.svg Rep. John Shimkus (cropped).jpg 2008 Illinois's 19th congressional district results map by county.svg 200px County resultsShimkus: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% 203,434 64.46% 105,338 33.38% Illinois's 19th congressional district This district in the central part of Southern Illinois includes part of Springfield and the outer St. Louis suburbs. Republican incumbent John Shimkus, who has held the seat since 1997, won against Democratic nominee Daniel Davis and Green Party nominee Troy Dennis. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008 Illinois's 19th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) John Shimkus (incumbent) 203,434 64.46 Democratic Party (United States) Daniel Davis 105,338 33.38 Green Party (United States) Troy Dennis 6,817 2.16 315,589 100.00 Republican Party (United States) References 30em External links Illinois State Board of Elections U.S. Congress candidates for Illinois at Project Vote Smart Campaign contributions for Illinois congressional races from OpenSecrets Illinois U.S. House of Representatives race from 2008 Race Tracker 2008 Illinois United States House of Representatives