2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois Illinois legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois 2014 All 18 Illinois seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Democratic Party (United States) 8 12 4 2,799,570 57.07% 6.31% Republican Party (United States) 11 6 5 2,002,848 40.83% 5.70% 180px Democratic #92C5DE Hold #0671B0 Gain Republican #F48882 Hold Party gains 180px Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% District results 180px Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% County results The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois was held on Tuesday, November 6, to elect the 18 U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's 18 congressional districts, a loss of one seat following the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. Primary elections were held on March 20, 2012.http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/2012Calendar.pdf Election and campaign finance calendar August 16, 2011 State of Illinois https://web.archive.org/web/20111028053345/http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/2012Calendar.pdf October 28, 2011 dead Republicans struggled after a strong showing in 2010, losing a total of five seats, one via redistricting, and four via losses by incumbents. Joe Walsh, Bob Dold, Judy Biggert, and Bobby Schilling were all defeated in their bids for re-election. Walsh, Dold, and Schilling had all been elected during the wave year of 2010. 2 Redistricting A redistricting bill was introduced to the Illinois General Assembly by members of the Democratic Party in May 2011. Although Representatives are not required to live within their districts, the new map drew the homes of at least five Republican incumbents into districts where they would have to run against other Republicans, and others into districts which strongly favor Democrats. After an amendment which modified the 13th and 15th districts was passed with Republican support,http://www.dailyregister.com/blogs/x530598150/More-redistricting-drama-Johnson-Shimkus-homes-swapped More redistricting drama: Johnson, Shimkus homes swapped May 31, 2011 June 1, 2011 The Daily Register Eric Fodor https://web.archive.org/web/20111005041115/http://www.dailyregister.com/blogs/x530598150/More-redistricting-drama-Johnson-Shimkus-homes-swapped October 5, 2011 deadhttps://www.politico.com/story/2011/05/shimkus-and-johnson-seats-shifted-055923 John Shimkus and Tim Johnson seats shifted in Illinois May 31, 2011 June 1, 2011 Politico Richard E. Cohen https://web.archive.org/web/20110606004107/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/55923.html June 6, 2011 live the new map was passed by the Illinois House of Representatives on May 30, 2011http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6262/illinois-house-give-ok-to-congressional-redistricting-map/ Illinois House give OK to congressional redistricting map May 30, 2011 May 31, 2011 Illinois Statehouse News Diane S.W. Lee https://web.archive.org/web/20110607034645/http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6262/illinois-house-give-ok-to-congressional-redistricting-map/ June 7, 2011 dead and the Senate on May 31.http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/5699831-418/state-senate-oks-congressional-map-that-gop-blasts-as-a-power-grab.html State Senate OKs congressional map that GOP blasts as 'a power grab' May 31, 2011 May 31, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Dave McKinney https://web.archive.org/web/20121011021122/http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/5699831-418/state-senate-oks-congressional-map-that-gop-blasts-as-a-power-grab.html October 11, 2012 dead Governor Pat Quinn, a Democrat, signed the map into law on June 24. Republican members of the congressional delegation planned to mount a legal challenge.http://www.rollcall.com/news/illinois_gov_signs_aggressive_new_map-206773-1.html Illinois Governor Signs Aggressive New Map June 24, 2011 June 26, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz https://web.archive.org/web/20120105134927/http://www.rollcall.com/news/illinois_gov_signs_aggressive_new_map-206773-1.html January 5, 2012 live Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2012http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/house The New York Times House - Live Election Results - NYTimes.comPartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Democratic 2,799,570 57.07% 8 12 +4 Republican 2,002,848 40.83% 11 6 -5 Others 102,826 2.16% 0 0 - Totals 4,905,244 100.00% 19 18 -1 District 1 2012 Illinois's 1st congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1 2014 x150px File:Bobby Rush, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Bobby Rush Democratic Party (United States) 236,854 73.8% File:3x4.svg Donald Peloquin Republican Party (United States) 83,989 26.2% File:2014 Congressional election in Illinois' 1st district by county.svg 250px County results Rush: #3357a2 80–90% Peloquin: #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Bobby Rush Democratic Party (United States) Bobby Rush Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 1st congressional district The 1st district, which had been represented by Democrat Bobby Rush since 1993, had seen a decline in population and so now extends into the Chicago suburbs and rural areas of Will County.http://www.suntimes.com/5635928-417/illinois-gop-blasts-democrats-redrawing-of-congressional-map.html Illinois Democrats target GOP with redrawing of congressional map May 28, 2011 May 28, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Dave McKinney Lynn Sweet Lynn Sweet Abdon M. Pallasch Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bobby Rush, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/9688330-418/intrigue-marks-races-for-southlands-congressional-seats.html Intrigue marks races for Southland's congressional seats December 28, 2011 January 2, 2012 SouthtownStar Steve Metsch https://web.archive.org/web/20120124061951/http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/9688330-418/intrigue-marks-races-for-southlands-congressional-seats.html January 24, 2012 dead Eliminated in primary Harold Bailey Raymond Lodato, lecturer in public policy at the University of Chicago Clifford Russell Jr., police officer Jordan Sims, political commentator for an online newspaperhttp://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/7642327-418/sims-to-run-for-us-rep-in-1st-district.html Sims to run for U.S. rep in 1st District September 14, 2011 September 15, 2011 SouthtownStar https://web.archive.org/web/20120401041108/http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/7642327-418/sims-to-run-for-us-rep-in-1st-district.html April 1, 2012 dead Fred Smith, program director for a youth care agency Endorsements Fred Smith 50em Newspapers Chicago TribuneEndorsed candidates - Primary http://elections.chicagotribune.com/editorial/ chicagotribune.com 12 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120319012437/http://elections.chicagotribune.com/editorial/ 19 March 2012 Primary results Democratic primary resultshttp://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2012GPOfficialVote.pdf 2012 General Primary Official Vote Totals Book May 26, 2012 Illinois State Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20120522145631/http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2012GPOfficialVote.pdf May 22, 2012 dead Bobby Rush (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 64,533 83.9 Raymond Lodato Democratic Party (United States) 3,210 4.2 Harold Bailey Democratic Party (United States) 2,598 3.4 Clifford Russell, Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 2,412 3.1 Fred Smith Democratic Party (United States) 2,232 2.9 Jordan Sims Democratic Party (United States) 1,980 2.6 76,965 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Donald Peloquin, mayor of Blue Island Eliminated in primary Frederick Collins, police officer and 2010 candidate for Cook County sheriff Jimmy Lee Tillman II, producer Endorsements Donald Peloquin 50em Newspapers Chicago Tribune Primary results Republican primary results Donald Peloquin Republican Party (United States) 16,355 69.2 Frederick Collins Republican Party (United States) 5,773 24.4 Jimmy Lee Tillman II Republican Party (United States) 1,501 6.4 23,629 100.0 General election Endorsements Bobby Rush (D) 50em Labor unions AFL-CIOIllinois AFL-CIO https://justfacts.votesmart.org/interest-group/467/illinois-afl-cio votesmart.org 12 March 2023 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-Endorsed Congressional Candidates https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United StatesHumane USA PAC http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac votesmart.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac 15 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - IL http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/illinois Planned Parenthood Action Fund 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011131/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/illinois 27 November 2012 Sierra ClubSierra Club Endorsed Candidates 2012 http://illinois.sierraclub.org/vote/docs2012/candidatescomplete.pdf illinois.sierraclub.org 12 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130127014448/http://illinois.sierraclub.org/vote/docs2012/candidatescomplete.pdf 27 January 2013 Donald Peloquin (R) 50em Newspapers Chicago TribuneEndorsed candidates http://elections.chicagotribune.com/editorial/?from=/endorsements chicagotribune.com 12 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012045220/http://elections.chicagotribune.com/editorial/?from=/endorsements 12 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe D November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe D November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe D November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 1st congressional district, 20122012 General Election Official Vote Totals http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2012GEOfficialVote.pdf Illinois State Board of Elections March 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131119063113/http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2012GEOfficialVote.pdf November 19, 2013 dead Democratic Party (United States) Bobby Rush (incumbent) 236,854 73.8 Republican Party (United States) Donald Peloquin 83,989 26.2 Independent John Hawkins (write-in) 1 0.0 320,844 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2012 Illinois's 2nd congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2 2010 2013 Illinois's 2nd congressional district special election 2013 (special) x150px File:Jesse Jackson, Jr., official photo portrait (cropped).jpg Jesse Jackson, Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 188,303 63.3% File:3x4.svg Brian Woodworth Republican Party (United States) 69,115 23.3% File:3x4.svg Marcus Lewis Independent 40,006 13.4% 2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 2nd district by county.svg 200px County results Jackson: #416fcd 70–80% Woodworth: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. Democratic Party (United States) Jesse Jackson, Jr.(did not take seat) Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 2nd congressional district The new 2nd district stretches from Kankakee County, through Will County and to Chicago.http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=484688 https://archive.today/20130121074944/http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=484688 dead January 21, 2013 Election 2012: Woodworth seeks GOP nod in new district December 29, 2011 January 2, 2011 The Daily-Journal Robert Themer Democrat Jesse Jackson, Jr., who had represented the 2nd district since 1999, sought re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jesse Jackson Jr., incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Debbie Halvorson, former U.S. representativehttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-111005halvorson-story,0,7381796.story Halvorson takes on Jackson for Congress October 5, 2011 October 5, 2011 Chicago Tribune Rick Pearson Endorsements Jesse Jackson Jr. 50em Newspapers Chicago Tribune Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JesseJackson, Jr. DebbieHalvorson Undecided We Ask AmericaWe Ask America February 21, 2012 1,294 ± 2.7% 54% 32% 14% Primary results Democratic primary results Jesse Jackson, Jr. (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 56,109 71.2 Debbie Halvorson Democratic Party (United States) 22,672 28.8 78,781 100.0 Republican primary Republican Adam Kinzinger, who was first elected to represent the 11th district in 2010 and now lives in the 2nd district, sought re-election in the 16th district.https://abc7chicago.com/archive/8468936/ Kinzinger to run in Illinois's 16th District December 15, 2011 December 16, 2011 ABC 7 News https://web.archive.org/web/20131225060649/http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Fillinois&id=8468936 December 25, 2013 live Candidates Nominee Brian Woodworth, associate professor at Olivet Nazarene University Eliminated in primary James Taylor Sr., newspaper publisher Declined Adam Kinzinger, incumbent U.S. representative for the 11th district Endorsements Brian Woodworth 50em Newspapers Chicago Tribune Primary results Republican primary results Brian Woodworth Republican Party (United States) 11,123 63.7 James Taylor, Sr. Republican Party (United States) 6,347 36.3 17,470 100.0 Independents Marcus Lewis, postal worker General election Endorsements Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D) 50em Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United States Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JesseJackson, Jr. (D) BrianWoodworth (R) MarcusLewis (I) Undecided We Ask AmericaWe Ask America October 21, 2012 819 ± 3.5% 58% 27% 15% — Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Jesse Jackson, Jr. (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 188,303 63.3 Brian Woodworth Republican Party (United States) 69,115 23.2 Marcus Lewis Independent 40,006 13.4 Anthony W. Williams (write-in) Independent 288 0.1 297,712 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Aftermath Jesse Jackson, Jr. resigned his seat in the 112th Congress on November 21, 2012, and also resigned his seat in the 113th Congress on the same day. As a result, no one was seated in the 113th Congress for the 2nd congressional district, and a special election was called for April, 2013, to fill the vacancy. District 3 2012 Illinois's 3rd congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3 2014 x150px File:Congressman Dan Lipinski.jpg Dan Lipinski Democratic Party (United States) 168,738 68.5% File:3x4.svg Richard Grabowski Republican Party (United States) 77,653 31.5% File:2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 3rd district by county.svg County results Lipinski: #8da9e2 50–60% #416fcd 70–80% U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski Democratic Party (United States) Dan Lipinski Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 3rd congressional district The 3rd district, which had been represented by Democrat Dan Lipinski since 2005, now extends to Bridgeport, Chicago and Lockport, Will County. Lipinski sought re-election. Democratic primary Insurance executive and health care activist John Atkinson was expected to challenge incumbent Lipinski, and raised over $535,000 in the first quarter of 2011,https://www.politico.com/story/2011/04/primary-looms-for-dem-health-bill-foe-053429 Primary looms for Dem health bill foe April 19, 2011 April 25, 2011 Politico Alex Isenstadt but no longer lives in Lipinski's district. Atkinson had considered instead running in the 11th district, but suspended his campaign on June 14, 2011.http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/06/john_atkinsons_suspends_illino.html John Atkinson "suspends" Illinois House Democratic bid: Backs Foster in the new 11th June 14, 2011 July 11, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Lynn Sweet Lynn Sweet June 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110619110613/http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/06/john_atkinsons_suspends_illino.html dead Candidates Nominee Dan Lipinski, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Farah Baqai, police officerhttp://burrridge.suntimes.com/news/9671352-418/variety-of-challengers-for-us-congress.html Variety of challengers for U.S. Congress December 27, 2011 January 2, 2012 The Doings Weekly Illian Bosch Chuck Fieldman Mark Lawton https://web.archive.org/web/20120103132300/http://burrridge.suntimes.com/news/9671352-418/variety-of-challengers-for-us-congress.html January 3, 2012 dead mdy-all Withdrawn John Atkinson, Insurance executive and health care activist Endorsements Dan Lipinski 50em Newspapers Chicago Tribune Primary results Democratic primary results Dan Lipinski (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 44,532 87.3 Farah Baqai Democratic Party (United States) 6,463 12.7 50,995 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Richard Grabowski, manufacturing company supervisor Eliminated in primary Jim Falvey, attorney Arthur J. Jones, insurance sales representative Endorsements Richard Grabowski 50em Newspapers Chicago Tribune Primary results Republican primary results Richard Grabowski Republican Party (United States) 20,895 59.3 Jim Falvey Republican Party (United States) 10,449 29.7 Arthur J. Jones Republican Party (United States) 3,861 11.0 35,205 100.0 General election Endorsements Dan Lipinsk (D) 50em Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United States Sierra Club Newspapers Chicago Tribune Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Dan Lipinski (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 168,738 68.5 Richard Grabowski Republican Party (United States) 77,653 31.5 Laura Anderson (write-in) Independent 7 0.0 246,398 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 4 2012 Illinois's 4th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4 2014 x150px File:Luis Gutiérrez official photo (cropped).jpg Luis Gutiérrez Democratic Party (United States) 133,226 83.0% File:3x4.svg Hector Concepción Republican Party (United States) 27,279 17.0% U.S. Representative Luis Gutiérrez Democratic Party (United States) Luis Gutiérrez Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 4th congressional district The 4th district, which had been represented by Democrat Luis Gutiérrez since 1993, was extended to incorporate Gutiérrez's new home in Portage Park. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Luis Gutiérrez, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Jorge Zavala, teacher with the City Colleges of Chicagohttp://www.elnuevodia.com/sedesinfloelcandidatodelpnpcontraelcongresistagutierrez-1169673.html Se desinfló el candidato del PNP contra el congresista Gutiérrez January 19, 2012 February 7, 2012 El Nuevo Día José A. Delgado es The candidate of the PNP against Congressman Gutiérrez was deflated February 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120222053410/http://www.elnuevodia.com/sedesinfloelcandidatodelpnpcontraelcongresistagutierrez-1169673.html deadhttp://friendsforzavala.com/2012/01/31/media-communications/ Media Communications January 31, 2012 February 10, 2012 Zavala for U.S. Congressman Jorge Zavala https://web.archive.org/web/20120601011838/http://friendsforzavala.com/2012/01/31/media-communications/ June 1, 2012 dead Primary results Democratic primary results Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 30,908 100.0 Jorge Zavala (write-in) Democratic Party (United States) 6 0.0 30,914 100.0 Republican primary Héctor Concepción, a former director of the Puerto Rican chamber of commerce, had been removed from the ballot by the Illinois Board of Elections in January 2012,http://www.impre.com/laraza/noticias/locales/2011/12/9/hector-concepcion--vivir-con-m-286333-1.html Héctor Concepción: "Vivir con miedo no debe ser una opción" December 9, 2011 December 27, 2011 La Raza Fabiola Pomareda es Héctor Concepción: "Living in fear should not be an option" but subsequently refiled and challenged Gutiérrez as the Republican nominee in the general election.http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2012/06/04/completing-the-last-minute-legislative-filing-list/ Completing the Last Minute Legislative Filing List June 4, 2012 June 9, 2012 McHenry County Blog Cal Skinner Candidates Nominee Héctor Concepción, former director of the Puerto Rican chamber of commerce Primary results Republican primary results Héctor Concepción (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 10 100.0 General election Endorsements Luis Gutiérrez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United States National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 4th congressional district, 2012 Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 133,226 83.0 Héctor Concepción Republican Party (United States) 27,279 17.0 Ymelda Viramontes Independent 4 0.0 160,509 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 5 2012 Illinois's 5th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5 2014 x150px File:Rep. Mike Quigley.jpg Mike Quigley Democratic Party (United States) 177,729 65.7% File:3x4.svg Dan Schmitt Republican Party (United States) 77,289 28.6% File:3x4.svg Nancy Wade Green Party (United States) 15,359 5.7% 2014 Congressional election in Illinois' 5th district by county.svg 250px County results Quigley: #678cd7 60–70% Schmitt: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Mike Quigley Democratic Party (United States) Mike Quigley Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 5th congressional district The 5th district, which had been represented by Democrat Mike Quigley since 2009, was redrawn to include Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, River Grove, Schiller Park and parts of Melrose Park, Stone Park and the North Side of Chicago. Quigley sought re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike Quigley, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary results Mike Quigley (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 37,967 100.0 37,967 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dan Schmitt, self-employed Primary results Republican primary results Dan Schmitt Republican Party (United States) 23,940 100.0 23,940 100.0 Green primary Candidates Nominee Nancy Wade, community activisthttp://www.gp.org/candidates/2012-display.php?Campaign_CLName=Nancy%20Wade Nancy Wade June 15, 2012 Green Party of the United States https://web.archive.org/web/20120619193645/http://www.gp.org/candidates/2012-display.php?Campaign_CLName=Nancy%20Wade June 19, 2012 dead General election Endorsements Mike Quigley (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United States NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaPro-Choice Voter Guide http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=IL prochoiceamerica.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029074826/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=IL 29 October 2012 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 5th congressional district, 2012 Mike Quigley (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 177,729 65.7 Dan Schmitt Republican Party (United States) 77,289 28.6 Nancy Wade Green Party (United States) 15,359 5.7 270,377 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2012 Illinois's 6th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6 2014 x150px File:Peter J. Roskam 113th Congress.jpg Peter Roskam Republican Party (United States) 193,138 59.2% File:3x4.svg Leslie Coolidge Democratic Party (United States) 132,991 40.8% 2016 IL House election IL-06.svg 170px County resultsRoskam: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Peter Roskam Republican Party (United States) Peter Roskam Republican Party (United States) Illinois's 6th congressional district The 6th district, a DuPage Republican Votesink, which had been represented by Republican Peter Roskam since 2007, is one of two Chicagoland districts which were expected to remain strongly favorable to Republicans,https://www.politico.com/story/2011/05/new-ill-map-threatens-6-gop-seats-055904 Six GOP seats hit by new Illinois map May 30, 2011 May 30, 2011 Politico Richard E. Cohen although it has been redrawn to include Algonquin, Barrington, Cary, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Lake in the Hills, Lake Zurich, Palatine, South Elgin, West Chicago, Westmont and Wheaton.Illinois Congressional District 6, Illinois Board of Elections Republican primary Candidates Nominee Peter Roskam, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Peter Roskam (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 76,146 100.0 76,146 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Leslie Coolidge, certified public accountant and former partner at KPMGhttp://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_61/leslie_coolidge_faces_tough_climb_against_peter_roskam-210425-1.html Leslie Coolidge Faces Tough Climb Against Peter Roskam November 17, 2011 November 18, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz Eliminated in primary Geoffrey Petzel, small business ownerhttp://couriernews.suntimes.com/news/8304962-418/petzel-seeking-dem-nod-in-6th-dist.html Petzel seeking Dem nod in 6th Dist. October 19, 2011 October 26, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times https://web.archive.org/web/20120405083152/http://couriernews.suntimes.com/news/8304962-418/petzel-seeking-dem-nod-in-6th-dist.html April 5, 2012 dead Maureen E. Yates, retired businesswomanhttp://barrington-il.patch.com/announcements/maureen-yates-announces-her-candidacy-for-the-6th-congressional-district Maureen Yates announces her candidacy for the 6th Congressional District November 6, 2011 December 27, 2011 Barrington Patch Peter Yates https://web.archive.org/web/20120426073053/http://barrington-il.patch.com/announcements/maureen-yates-announces-her-candidacy-for-the-6th-congressional-district April 26, 2012 deadhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120202/news/702029967/ 6th District Democrats ready to rumble with Roskam February 2, 2012 February 7, 2012 Arlington Heights Daily Herald Marni Pyke Disqualified Tim Ritter, graduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicagohttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120202/news/702029743/ 2 Democrats kicked off congressional ballots February 2, 2012 February 7, 2012 Arlington Heights Daily Herald Mike Riopell Endorsements Leslie Coolidge Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Leslie Coolidge Democratic Party (United States) 9,919 54.5 Maureen Yates Democratic Party (United States) 5,934 32.6 Geoffrey Petzel Democratic Party (United States) 2,343 12.9 18,196 100.0 Independents Khizar Jafri, a traffic analyst, ran as an Independent.http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120308/news/703089482/ 6th District Democrats take on Roskam at forum March 8, 2012 June 15, 2012 Arlington Heights Daily Herald Marni Pyke General election Endorsements Peter Roskam (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 Humane Society of the United States National Right to Life Committee Illinois Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Illinois%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172304/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Illinois%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Illinois http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/illinois.aspx 12 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010033903/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/illinois.aspx 10 October 2012 United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=IL 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144030/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=IL 10 October 2012 Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Leslie Coolidge (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO United Steelworkers Organizations Democracy for AmericaCurrent Endorsements http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements democracyforamerica.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010215649/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements 10 October 2012 National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 6th congressional district, 2012 Peter Roskam (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 193,138 59.2 Leslie Coolidge Democratic Party (United States) 132,991 40.8 326,129 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2012 Illinois's 7th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7 2014 x150px File:DannyKDavis113th (cropped).jpg Danny K. Davis Democratic Party (United States) 242,439 84.6% File:3x4.svg Rita Zak Republican Party (United States) 31,466 11.0% U.S. Representative Danny K. Davis Democratic Party (United States) Danny K. Davis Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 7th congressional district The 7th district, which had been represented by Democrat Danny K. Davis since 1997, was redrawn to include parts of LaGrange Park and Westchester. Davis sought re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Danny Davis, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Jacques A. Conway, pastor and retired police officer Endorsements Danny Davis Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Danny Davis (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 57,896 84.5 Jacques Conway Democratic Party (United States) 10,638 15.5 68,534 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rita Zakhttp://mchenrycountyblog.com/2012/06/04/other-parts-of-the-state-slate-last-minute-legislative-candidates/ Other Parts of the State Slate Last Minute Legislative Candidates, But Not McHenry County June 4, 2012 June 9, 2012 McHenry County Blog Cal Skinner General election Endorsements Danny Davis (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United States J StreetJStreetPAC 2012 Endorsees https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates jstreetpac.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723013643/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates 23 July 2012 National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 7th congressional district, 2012 Danny K. Davis (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 242,439 84.6 Rita Zak Republican Party (United States) 31,466 11.0 John Monaghan Independent 12,523 4.4 Phil Collins (write-in) Independent 5 0.0 Dennis Richter (write-in) Independent 2 0.0 286,435 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 2012 Illinois's 8th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8 2014 x150px File:Tammy Duckworth, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) 123,206 54.7% File:Rep Joe Walsh (crop 2).jpg Joe Walsh Republican Party (United States) 101,860 45.3% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 8th district by county.svg 250px County results Duckworth: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Joe Walsh Republican Party (United States) Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 8th congressional district Republican Joe Walsh, who was first elected to represent the 8th district in 2010, ran for re-election despite no longer living within the redrawn boundaries of the district. Walsh had initially decided to run in the redrawn 14th district.http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/9333370-418/joe-walsh-backs-away-from-randy-hultgren-duel-will-run-in-8th-district.html Joe Walsh backs away from Randy Hultgren duel, will run in 8th district December 8, 2011 December 10, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Lynn Sweet Republican primary Walsh defeated write-in candidate Robert Canfield, a business owner who had planned to challenge him in the Republican primary before being removed from the ballot by the Illinois Board of Elections.http://clarendonhills.suntimes.com/news/10414254-418/write-in-hopeful-switches-districts-twice-in-one-week.html https://archive.today/20130203224716/http://clarendonhills.suntimes.com/news/10414254-418/write-in-hopeful-switches-districts-twice-in-one-week.html dead February 3, 2013 Write-in hopeful switches districts, twice in one week February 9, 2012 February 10, 2012 The Doings: Clarendon Hills Ronnie Wachter Candidates Nominee Joe Walsh, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Robert Canfield, business owner Withdrawn Rick Veenstra, DuPage County assistant state attorneyhttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/08/gop-prosecutor-files-for-walshs-seat-038514 GOP prosecutor files for Walsh's seat August 18, 2011 August 19, 2011 Politico David Catanese Disqualified Rich Evans, accountanthttp://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/7813632-418/switching-races-doesnt-spare-joe-walsh-from-being-target-at-duckworth-funder.html Switching races doesn't spare Joe Walsh from being target at Duckworth fundraiser September 22, 2011 September 23, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Abdon M. Pallasch Declined David Harris, state representativehttp://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_515c7740-eed8-11e0-9df1-001a4bcf6878.html Harris Chooses Springfield Over Washington October 4, 2011 October 5, 2011 Journal Online Tom Robb October 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111011110154/http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_515c7740-eed8-11e0-9df1-001a4bcf6878.html dead Craig Johnson, mayor of Elk Grove Villagehttp://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_8abf50fe-f4d0-11e0-b4af-001a4bcf6878.html Elk Grove Mayor Won't Run For Congress October 12, 2011 October 12, 2011 Journal Online Tom RobbAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Andrew Palomo, businessmanhttp://www.nwherald.com/2011/12/27/democratic-primaries-emerge-under-new-map/a9k0197/ Democratic primaries emerge under new map December 28, 2011 January 2, 2012 Northwest Herald Kevin P. Craver February 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202012421/http://www.nwherald.com/2011/12/27/democratic-primaries-emerge-under-new-map/a9k0197/ dead Darlene Ruscitti, DuPage County superintendent of Educationhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/walsh_primary_rival_ends_bid_clears_path_for_freshman-211218-1.html Joe Walsh Primary Rival Ends Bid, Clears Path for Freshman December 21, 2011 December 21, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz Primary results Republican primary results Joe Walsh (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 35,102 99.9 Robert Canfield (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 54 0.1 35,156 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tammy Duckworth, Iraq veteran, former official in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and nominee for the 6th district in 2006http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-duckworth-to-file-for-congressional-race-20110706,0,5613888.story Duckworth to file for congressional race July 6, 2011 July 6, 2011 Chicago Tribune Rick Pearson Eliminated in primary Raja Krishnamoorthi, former deputy state treasurer and candidate for Illinois Comptroller in 2010http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110521/news/705219854/ Race in the 8th begins May 21, 2011 May 23, 2011 Daily Herald Burt Constable Declined Melissa Bean, former U.S. representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/-204700-1.html Bean Rules Out 2012 Rematch in Illinois April 7, 2011 April 24, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz Steve Peoples (endorsed Krishnamoorthi)http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/5870 Bean breaks silence, supports Krishnamoorthi for 8th bid June 16, 2011 June 20, 2011 Daily Herald Kerry Lester Endorsements Tammy Duckworth Organizations EMILY's List VoteVets Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Raja Krishnamoorthi U.S. representatives Melissa Bean, U.S. representative from Illinois's 8th congressional district (2005–2011) 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) 17,097 66.2 Raja Krishnamoorthi Democratic Party (United States) 8,736 33.8 25,833 100.0 General election Campaign Walsh and Duckworth scheduled four debates. The first was held on May 12, 2012, on CLTV, the second on September 14 in West Dundee at Heritage Fest, and the third on October 9 on WCPT and WIND at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, open to 8th district residents. The fourth was held on October 18 on WTTW's Chicago Tonight.https://archive.today/20130203043557/http://couriernews.suntimes.com/news/15131552-418/walsh-duckworth-square-off-in-fox-tv-debate.html Friday night live: Walsh, Duckworth square off in Fox Chicago, made-for-TV debate Endorsements Joe Walsh (R) Organizations FreedomWorks National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ electgoppatriots.org/ NRCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016234223/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ 16 October 2012 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Tea Party Express2012 ENDORSEMENTS http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements teapartyexpress.org January 27, 2012 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207233313/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements 7 December 2012 United States Chamber of Commerce 50em Tammy Duckworth (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 EMILY's ListHelp Our Candidates Win! http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all emilyslist.org 31 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114215714/http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all 14 November 2012 Feminist MajorityFeminist Majority 2012 Endorsed Candidates http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ feministmajority.org October 26, 2012 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124012739/http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ 24 November 2012 J Street NARAL Pro-Choice America National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy2012 Endorsed http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 vetpac.org 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120806120045/http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 6 August 2012 VoteVets2012-09-11 Our Candidates VoteVets.org http://www.votevets.org/candidates/ 2020-06-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20120911202321/http://www.votevets.org/candidates/ 2012-09-11 Newspapers Chicago TribuneFor the House: Duckworth https://web.archive.org/web/20120516015457/http://elections.chicagotribune.com/editorial/tammy-duckworth/ May 16, 2012 , editorial board, Chicago Tribune, October 8, 2012 Daily HeraldEndorsement: Duckworth over Walsh in 8th Congressional District, editorial board, Daily Herald, October 8, 2012 50em Debates Complete video of debate, October 18, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JoeWalsh (R) TammyDuckworth (D) UndecidedWe Ask AmericaWe Ask America October 28, 2012 1,010 (LV) ± 3.1% 45% 55% —Public Policy Polling (D-CREDO)Public Policy Polling (D-CREDO) October 25–26, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 40% 54% 5%Chicago Tribune/WGNChicago Tribune/WGN October 20–24, 2012 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 40% 50% 9%Anzalone-Liszt (D-LCV)Anzalone-Liszt (D-LCV) October 16–18, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 39% 54% 7%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) October 4, 2012 315 (LV) ± 5.5% 42% 52% 6%Public Policy Polling (D-League of Conservation Voters)Public Policy Polling (D-League of Conservation Voters) September 18–20, 2012 508 (LV) ± 4.4% 38% 52% 10%Public Policy Polling (D-CREDO SuperPAC)Public Policy Polling (D-CREDO SuperPAC) August 13–14, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 41% 50% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely D Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean D Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPLikely D Flip November 4, 2012The HillLikely D Flip November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 8th congressional district, 2012 Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) 123,206 54.7 Joe Walsh (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 101,860 45.3 225,066 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 9 2012 Illinois's 9th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9 2014 x150px File:Jan Schakowsky 113th Congress.jpg Jan Schakowsky Democratic Party (United States) 194,869 66.3% File:3x4.svg Timothy Wolfe Republican Party (United States) 98,924 33.7% U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Democratic Party (United States) Jan Schakowsky Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 9th congressional district Democrat Jan Schakowsky, who had represented the 9th district since 1999, sought re-election.http://skokie.patch.com/articles/two-republicans-file-to-challenge-schakowsky Two Republicans File to Challenge Schakowsky December 27, 2011 December 27, 2011 Skokie Patch Steve Sadin https://web.archive.org/web/20120209215035/http://skokie.patch.com/articles/two-republicans-file-to-challenge-schakowsky February 9, 2012 dead Robert Dold, who was first elected to represent the 10th district in 2010, lives in the new 9th district, but sought re-election in the 10th. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jan Schakowsky, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Simon Ribeiro, high school teacher and Green Party nominee for this seat in 2010http://desplaines.patch.com/articles/update-schakowsky-draws-primary-challenger Update: Schakowsky Draws Primary Challenger December 28, 2011 January 2, 2012 Des Plaines Patch Steve Sadin https://web.archive.org/web/20120119215303/http://desplaines.patch.com/articles/update-schakowsky-draws-primary-challenger January 19, 2012 dead Endorsements Jan Schakowsky Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 48,124 91.9 Simon Ribeiro Democratic Party (United States) 4,270 8.1 52,394 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Timothy Wolfe Withdrawn Ron Wallace, Niles Township Republican committeemanhttp://triblocal.com/morton-grove/community/stories/2011/10/ntrro-to-host-republican-candidate-ron-wallace/ NTRRO To Host Republican Candidate Ron Wallace October 21, 2011 December 27, 2011 TribLocal.com David Lewis Declined Robert Dold, incumbent U.S. representative for the 10th district Primary results Republican primary results Timothy Wolfe Republican Party (United States) 32,043 100.0 32,043 100.0 General election Endorsements Jan Schakowsky (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Feminist Majority Humane Society of the United States J Street NARAL Pro-Choice America National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Democrats2012 Congressional Endorsements http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012Endorsements stonewalldemocrats.org 12 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017071648/http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012Endorsements 17 October 2012 50em Timothy Wolfe (R) Newspapers Chicago TribuneFor the House: Davis, Peloquin, Roskan, Wolfe Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-congress5-bd-20121011,0,981965.story October 11, 2012 October 11, 2012 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 9th congressional district, 2012 Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 194,869 66.3 Timothy Wolfe Republican Party (United States) 98,924 33.7 Hilaire Fuji Shioura (write-in) Independent 8 0.0 Susanne Atanus (write-in) Independent 6 0.0 293,807 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 2012 Illinois's 10th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10 2014 x150px File:Brad Schneider official photo (cropped2).jpg Brad Schneider Democratic Party (United States) 133,890 50.6% File:Robert Dold, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped) 3.jpg Bob Dold Republican Party (United States) 130,564 49.4% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 10th district by county.svg 230px County results Schneider: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Bob Dold Republican Party (United States) Brad Schneider Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 10th congressional district Bob Dold, who was first elected to represent the 10th district in 2010, sought re-election. Dold no longer lives in the redrawn district, but would have cmoved into the district if he won re-election.http://libertyville.patch.com/articles/dold-will-run-in-remapped-10th-4 Dold Will Run in Remapped 10th June 2, 2011 June 26, 2011 Libertyville Patch Steve Sadin Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bob Dold, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Bob Dold (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 36,647 100.0 36,647 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brad Schneider, management consultantChicago Sun-Times May 25, 2011 Brad Schneider running in Illinois 10 Democratic primary http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/05/brad_schneider_running_in_illi.html May 25, 2011 Lynn Sweet Lynn Sweet https://web.archive.org/web/20110602144843/http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/05/brad_schneider_running_in_illi.html June 2, 2011 dead mdy-all Eliminated in primary Vivek Bavda, attorneyhttp://buffalogrove.patch.com/articles/third-democrat-enters-congressional-race-4ea6468d Third Democrat Enters 10th Congressional Race September 19, 2011 September 23, 2011 Buffalo Grove Patch Steve Sadin Ilya Sheyman, community organizerhttp://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=8099253 Waukegan Dem announces bid for congressional seat April 28, 2011 April 28, 2011 ABC 7 ChicagoJuly 2024 medicmedic John Tree, business executive and colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reservehttp://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/11/illinois_ten_democratic_primar_1.html Illinois Ten Democratic primary: John Tree, Air Force reservist, jumps in race November 9, 2011 November 10, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Lynn Sweet https://web.archive.org/web/20111111140627/http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/11/illinois_ten_democratic_primar_1.html November 11, 2011 dead mdy-all Withdrawn Bob McKenzie, lawyerhttp://libertyville.patch.com/articles/third-candidate-enters-10th-district-race-5 Third Candidate Enters 10th District Race June 3, 2011 June 26, 2011 Libertyville Patch Steve Sadinhttp://libertyville.patch.com/articles/10th-congressional-district-race-narrows-4 10th Congressional District Race Narrows July 21, 2011 August 6, 2011 Libertyville Patch Steve Sadin Disqualified Aloys Rutagwibira, mathematician and basketball coachhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111020/news/710209880/ Wheeling Dems to host candidates' night October 20, 2011 October 26, 2011 Daily Herald Declined Susan Garrett, state senatorhttp://libertyville.patch.com/articles/candidates-pleased-with-new-district-borders-3 Candidates Pleased With New District Borders June 1, 2011 June 26, 2011 Libertyville Patch Steve Sadin Carol Sente, state representativehttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110715/news/707159750/ Sente to run for re-election July 15, 2011 August 6, 2011 Daily Herald Mike Riopell Endorsements Brad Schneider Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Ilya Sheyman Organizations Sierra ClubEndorsed Candidates for Congress http://illinois.sierraclub.org/vote/congress.html sierraclub.org 12 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329092356/http://illinois.sierraclub.org/vote/congress.html 29 March 2012 50em John Tree Organizations Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Brad Schneider Democratic Party (United States) 15,530 46.9 Ilya Sheyman Democratic Party (United States) 12,767 38.5 John Tree Democratic Party (United States) 2,938 8.9 Vivek Bavda Democratic Party (United States) 1,881 5.7 Aloys Rutagwibira (write-in) Democratic Party (United States) 8 0.0 33,124 100.0 General election Endorsements Bob Dold (R) Labor unions National Education Association Organizations GOProudhttp://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements - GOProud, Inc. October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012745/http://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements October 25, 2012 Humane Society of the United States Log Cabin Republicans2012 ENDORSEMENTS http://www.logcabin.org/site/c.nsKSL7PMLpF/b.8362217/k.5F42/2012_Endorsements.htm logcabin.org 12 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121129213141/http://www.logcabin.org/site/c.nsKSL7PMLpF/b.8362217/k.5F42/2012_Endorsements.htm 29 November 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Brad Schneider (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers United Steelworkers Organizations Council for a Livable WorldMeet the Candidates http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ livableworld.org 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115015450/http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ 15 January 2013 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program NARAL Pro-Choice America Sierra Club 50em Debates Complete video of debate, October 23, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobDold (R) BradSchneider (D) UndecidedWe Ask America October 28, 2012 1,257 ± 2.8% 46% 54% — DCCC (D) DCCC (D) October 14, 2012 451 ± 4.6% 43% 44% 13%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research (D-House Majority PAC)/SEIU)Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research (D-House Majority PAC/SEIU) August 8–12, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 46% 46% 8%McLaughlin & AssociatesMcLaughlin & Associates June 20–21, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 42% 32% 26%Normington, Petts & Associateshttps://archive.today/20130126234050/http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_38032896-a9dd-11e1-94ab-0019bb30f31a.html Normington, Petts & Associates May 21–23, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 39% 39% 22% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 10th congressional district, 2012 Brad Schneider Democratic Party (United States) 133,890 50.6 Bob Dold (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 130,564 49.4 264,454 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 11 2012 Illinois's 11th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11 2010 (13th) 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11 2014 x150px File:Bill Foster, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped 3x4).jpg Bill Foster Democratic Party (United States) 148,928 58.6% File:Judy Biggert 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Judy Biggert Republican Party (United States) 105,348 41.4% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 11th district by county.svg 250px County results Foster: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Biggert: #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Judy Biggert (Republican) Bill Foster Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 11th congressional district Illinois's 13th congressional district The newly drawn 11th district is the successor to the old 13th district, which had been represented by Republican Judy Biggert since 1999. While the reconfigured district contains half of Biggert's former territory, it was made significantly more Democratic than before. It now includes the Democratic-leaning areas of Joliet and Aurora. Biggert's home in Hinsdale was drawn into the 6th district, but she sought reelection in this district. Republican primary Biggert won the primary against nominal write-in opposition from Harris. Candidates Nominee Judy Biggert, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Diane Harris, notary public Disqualified Jack Cunningham, Kane County clerkSusan Sarkauskas Cunningham to face Biggert in 11th District https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120221/news/702219715/ dailyherald.com 11 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120223151106/https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120221/news/702219715/ 23 February 2012 21 February 2012Matt Hanley Biggert challenger Cunningham's congressional bid voided by court http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/11326962-418/biggert-challenger-cunninghams-congressional-bid-voided-by-court.html suntimes.com 11 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120319043324/http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/11326962-418/biggert-challenger-cunninghams-congressional-bid-voided-by-court.html 19 March 2012 15 March 2012 Declined Chris Balkema, member of the Grundy County Boardhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2012/01/06/balkema-opts-against-running-for-11th-district-seat/aqk9mvi/ Balkema opts against running for 11th District seat January 6, 2012 January 7, 2012 Morris Daily Herald Christina Chapman January 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120110011941/http://morrisdailyherald.com/2012/01/06/balkema-opts-against-running-for-11th-district-seat/aqk9mvi/ dead Richard Irvin, Aurora aldermanhttp://napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/9622253-418/plenty-of-candidates-file-to-run-for-seats-in-congress.html Plenty of candidates file to run for seats in Congress December 24, 2011 December 27, 2011 Naperville Sun Matt Hanley Chris Lauzen, state senatorhttp://www.kcchronicle.com/2011/07/29/lauzen-eyes-congressional-run/abbp3w1/ Lauzen eyes congressional run July 30, 2011 August 2, 2011 Kane County Chronicle Brenda Schory Jonathan Bilyk (running for Kane County Board chairman)http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/6969036-418/chris-lauzen-to-run-for-kane-county-board-chair.html Chris Lauzen to run for Kane County Board chair August 15, 2011 August 23, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Erika Wurst Endorsements Jack Cunningham Organizations Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org/ 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 50em Primary results Republican primary results Judy Biggert (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 31,471 99.9 Diane Harris (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 37 0.1 31,508 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bill Foster, former U.S. representative Eliminated in primary James Hickey, president of the Orland Fire Protection District Juan Thomas, former Aurora Township clerkhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2011/12/23/illinois-congressional-candidates-seek-spots-on-ballot/ Illinois congressional candidates seek spots on ballot December 23, 2011 December 27, 2011 Chicago Tribune Rick Pearson Declined John Atkinson, insurance executive and health care activist Linda Chapa LaVia, state representative Linda Holmes, state senatorhttp://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/5648576-418/foster-set-to-announce-run-in-new-aurora-congressional-district.html Foster eyes new district for Aurora Matt Hanley Chicago Sun-Times May 29, 2011 May 30, 2011 Endorsements Bill Foster Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Bill Foster Democratic Party (United States) 12,126 58.5 Juan Thomas Democratic Party (United States) 5,212 25.1 Jim Hickey Democratic Party (United States) 3,399 16.4 20,737 100.0 General election Endorsements Judy Biggert (R) Labor unions National Education Association Organizations GOProud Log Cabin Republicans Maggie's ListMaggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php maggieslist.org Maggie's List 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 26 August 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Bill Foster (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers United Steelworkers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program J Street NARAL Pro-Choice America Sierra Club 50em Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JudyBiggert (R) BillFoster (D) Undecided We Ask America October 28, 2012 1,303 ± 2.7% 50% 50% — Garin-Hart-Yang (D-House Majority PAC)Garin-Hart-Yang (D-House Majority PAC) October 16–18, 2012 402 ± 4.9% 45% 49% 6%Global Strategy Group (D-Foster)Global Strategy Group (D-Foster) August 27–29, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 43% 42% 15% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPLean D Flip November 4, 2012The HillLean D Flip November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 11th congressional district, 2012 Bill Foster Democratic Party (United States) 148,928 58.6 Judy Biggert (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 105,348 41.4 Chris Michel (write-in) Independent 19 0.0 254,295 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 12 2012 Illinois's 12th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12 2014 x150px File:Enyart official portrait (cropped 2).jpg William Enyart Democratic Party (United States) 157,000 51.7% File:JasonPlummerBethalto (cropped).jpg Jason Plummer Republican Party (United States) 129,902 42.7% File:3x4.svg Paula Bradshaw Green Party (United States) 17,045 5.6% 2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 12th district by county.svg 200px County results Enyart: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% Plummer: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Jerry Costello Democratic Party (United States) William Enyart Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 12th congressional district Democrat Jerry Costello, who had represented the 12th district since 1988, decided to retire rather than run for re-election.http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/279832/3/Rep-Costello-wont-seek-re-election Rep. Jerry Costello won't seek re-election in 2012 October 4, 2011 October 5, 2011 KSDK Kevin Held January 4, 2013 https://archive.today/20130104061923/http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/279832/3/Rep-Costello-wont-seek-re-election dead Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brad Harriman, St. Clair County regional superintendenthttp://www.bnd.com/2011/10/29/1920231/musical-chairs-continuing-for.html 'It's a wide open race right now': Musical chairs continues for 12th Congressional District seat October 29, 2011 October 29, 2011 Belleville News-Democrat Kevin BersettSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Eliminated in primary Kenneth Wiezer, retired carpenterhttp://www.bnd.com/2011/10/14/1900064/democratic-candidate-plans-to.html Retired carpenter plans run for Costello's seat in Congress October 14, 2011 October 15, 2011 Belleville News-Democrat Mike FitzgeraldSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Withdrawn Chris Miller, Illinois political director of the Truman National Security Project and Iraq War U.S. Army veteranhttp://www.thetelegraph.com/news/district-61397-jobs-12th.html Democrat to run for 12th District seat in Congress November 1, 2011 November 10, 2011 The Alton Telegraph May 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120525043532/http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/district-61397-jobs-12th.html dead Declined John Baricevic, St. Clair County chief judge John E. Bradley, state representativehttp://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Representative-Bradley-Runs-for-Reelection-Not-Running-for-Congress-132286023.html Representative Bradley Running for Reelection; Not Running for Congress October 20, 2011 October 22, 2011 WSIL-TV Stephanie Tyrpak Mike KaanAugust 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Ann Callis, Madison County chief judgehttp://www.stltoday.com/news/local/illinois/article_e6ca282a-0401-11e1-8dee-001a4bcf6878.html Judge Callis won't seek Jerry Costello's congressional seat November 2, 2011 November 2, 2011 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Kevin McDermott James Clayborne, Jr., state senatorhttp://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_39e2f1fe-8303-541f-bace-603c6d229a27.html Illinois Democrats aren't flocking to fill Jerry Costello's seat October 7, 2011 October 15, 2011 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Kevin McDermott Jerry Costello, incumbent U.S. representative Jerry Costello II, state representative and Jerry Costello's eldest sonhttp://www.bnd.com/2011/10/05/1887461/holbrook-so-far-is-only-democrat.html Political circles are abuzz: Who will be the next candidate for Costello's job? October 5, 2011 October 5, 2011 Belleville News-Democrat Laura Girresch Bill Haine, state senator Jay C. Hoffman, former state representative Tom Holbrook, state representativehttp://www.bnd.com/2011/10/12/1897009/holbrook-wont-run-for-costello.html Holbrook won't run for Costello seat, but predicts there will be a Democrat running October 12, 2011 October 12, 2011 Belleville News-Democrat Mike Fitzgerald Brendan Kelly, St. Clair County state's attorney Mark Kern, St. Clair County board chairman Matt Melucci, Madison County circuit clerk Sheila Simon, incumbent lieutenant governor Campaign Miller ended his campaign in February 2012 and endorsed Harriman (but remained on the primary ballot).http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/17/2062908/democrat-miller-quits-12th-us.html Democrat Miller quits 12th U.S. House District race, endorses fellow Democrat Harriman February 17, 2012 February 18, 2012 Belleville News-Democrat Mike FitzgeraldSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Endorsements Brad Harriman Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Brad Harriman Democratic Party (United States) 27,409 69.8 Chris Miller Democratic Party (United States) 8,874 22.6 Kenneth Wiezer Democratic Party (United States) 2,967 7.6 39,250 100.0 In May 2012, Harriman dropped out of the race because of an illness. This left the decision of whom to name as a replacement candidate up to a committee that included the 12 Democratic county chairmen in the district and Rep. Costello.http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/29/2192235/harriman-drops-out-of-congressional.html Harriman drops out of congressional race; cites illness May 29, 2012 June 8, 2012 Belleville News-Democrat Brian Brueggemann https://web.archive.org/web/20120530201120/http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/29/2192235/harriman-drops-out-of-congressional.html May 30, 2012 dead The committee unanimously selected Major General (ret.) and Adjutant General of Illinois William Enyart as the replacement nominee on June 23.http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/former-illinois-national-guard-leader-making-bid-for-congressional-seat/article_c26d4ad1-4fcf-5756-a2e1-45c67b8e38e6.html Former Illinois National Guard leader making bid for congressional seat June 13, 2012 June 15, 2012 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Nicholas J.C. Pistorhttp://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/missouri/dems-to-pick-nominee-in-southern-ill-house-race/article_2810a98b-40ab-5fa6-abc1-6759b5aae2e5.html Dems: Enyart is nominee in so. Illinois House race June 25, 2012 June 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120624050505/http://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/missouri/dems-to-pick-nominee-in-southern-ill-house-race/article_2810a98b-40ab-5fa6-abc1-6759b5aae2e5.html dead Republican primary thumb|upright|Jason Plummer at an event in Bethalto, Illinois, 2011 Candidates Nominee Jason Plummer, chairman of the Madison County Republican Party and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2010http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/illinois/article_7098adac-fe66-11e0-8a9b-0019bb30f31a.html Plummer, Callis jumping into fray for Costello's Illinois congressional seat October 24, 2011 October 24, 2011 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Kevin McDermott Eliminated in primary Rodger Cook, former mayor of Bellevillehttp://www.bnd.com/2011/09/28/1879249/roger-cook-plans-to-run-for-congress.html Roger Cook, former Belleville mayor, plans to run for Congress September 28, 2011 September 30, 2011 Belleville News-Democrat Mike FitzgeraldSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Theresa Kormos, nurse and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.bnd.com/2011/09/14/1859218/ofallon-nurse-will-challenge-costello.html O'Fallon nurse hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello September 14, 2011 September 23, 2011 Belleville News-DemocratSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Disqualified Teri Newman, businesswoman and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.bnd.com/2011/09/21/1869203/the-gloves-are-coming-off-kormos.html The gloves are coming off: Kormos, Newman to face off again September 21, 2011 September 30, 2011 O'Fallon Progress Jamie ForsytheSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/03/2043246/newman-removed-from-gop-primary.html https://archive.today/20120720181213/http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/03/2043246/newman-removed-from-gop-primary.html dead July 20, 2012 Teri Newman: 'Intelligence and integrity are unwelcome' in Illinois politics February 3, 2012 February 7, 2012 Belleville News-Democrat Mike Fitzgerald Declined Mike Bost, state representativehttp://www.duquoin.com/newsnow/x1805330014/Bost-Will-Not-Run-for-Congress Bost Will Not Run for Congress November 15, 2011 November 16, 2011 Du Quoin Evening Call Endorsements Rodger Cook Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Republican primary results Jason Plummer Republican Party (United States) 25,280 55.7 Rodger Cook Republican Party (United States) 16,313 35.9 Theresa Kormos Republican Party (United States) 3,811 8.4 45,404 100.0 Green primary Paula Bradshaw, a registered nurse, ran as the Green Party nominee.http://thesouthern.com/news/local/bradshaw-seeks-green-party-spot-on-ballot/article_5d52a90a-788c-11e1-bc7e-001871e3ce6c.html Bradshaw seeks Green Party spot on ballot March 28, 2012 June 15, 2012 The Southern Illinoisan D.W. Norris Independents Retha Daugherty, a small-business owner and resident of Carbondale, had announced her intentions to be on the ballot as an independent candidate,http://thesouthern.com/news/local/independent-announces-for-congress/article_14aa10b2-2e77-11e1-ac0e-0019bb2963f4.html Independent announces for Congress December 25, 2011 February 8, 2012 The Southern Illinoisan but had to drop her bid in April 2012 because of a change in state election law.http://www.wsiltv.com/news/politics/Law-Forcing-Candidate-To-End-Campaign-148465205.html Law Forcing Candidate To End Campaign April 22, 2012 June 8, 2012 WSIL-TV Fanna Haile-Selassie Nick GreshamSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes General election Endorsements Bill Enyart (D) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Jason Plummer (R) Organizations FreedomWorks Gun Owners of AmericaEndorsements http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements goapvf.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121208084314/http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements 8 December 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 16 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates 1 January 2013 National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce 50em Debates Complete video of debate, September 20, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillEnyart (D) JasonPlummer (R) PaulaBradshaw (G) UndecidedWe Ask America October 28, 2012 1,313 ± 2.7% 51% 46% 4% —Benenson (D-House Majority PAC)Benenson (D-House Majority PAC) September 11–13, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 49% 41% — 10%Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20120909063313/http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-jason-plummer-poll-shows-him-with-double-digit-lead/ September 9, 2012 August 1–2, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 28% 45% — 27%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America https://web.archive.org/web/20120918105457/http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-10274-metro-east-congressional-race-could-spell-trouble-for-democrats.html September 18, 2012 July 9, 2012 1,510 ± 2.5% 34% 45% — 21% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 12th congressional district, 2012 William Enyart Democratic Party (United States) 157,000 51.7 Jason Plummer Republican Party (United States) 129,902 42.7 Paula Bradshaw Green Party (United States) 17,045 5.6 Shon-Tiyon Horton (write-in) Independent 2 0.0 303,947 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 13 2012 Illinois's 13th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13 2010 (15th) 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13 2014 x150px File:Rodney Davis, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Rodney Davis Republican Party (United States) 137,034 46.6% File:David Gill (2012) (cropped).png David Gill Democratic Party (United States) 136,032 46.2% File:3x4.svg John Hartman Independent 21,319 7.2% 2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 13th district by county.svg 250px County results Davis: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% Gill: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (Republican)Tim Johnson (Republican) Rodney Davis Republican Party (United States) Illinois's 13th congressional district Illinois's 15th congressional district The new 13th is the successor to the old 15th district, represented by Republican Tim Johnson since 2001. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Johnson, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Michael Firsching, veterinarianhttp://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=484587 https://archive.today/20130121061458/http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=484587 dead January 21, 2013 Urbana: Johnson challenged in primary December 27, 2011 December 27, 2011 The Daily Journal Frank Metzger, retired ironworkerhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-12-29/johnson-gets-second-challenger-gop-nod-last-minute.html Johnson gets a second challenger for GOP nod at last minute December 29, 2011 January 2, 2012 The News-Gazette Tom Kacich Endorsements Tim Johnson Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Republican primary results Tim Johnson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 35,655 68.7 Frank Metzger Republican Party (United States) 9,571 18.4 Michael Firsching Republican Party (United States) 6,706 12.9 51,932 100.0 Republican convention Although Johnson won the primary, in April 2012, he chose to retire rather than seek re-election.http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-report-gop-rep-tim-johnson-drops-out/ Illinois's Timothy Johnson to Retire April 4, 2012 April 5, 2012 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz April 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120404225552/http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-report-gop-rep-tim-johnson-drops-out/ deadhttp://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/seeking-more-family-time-johnson-drops-house-bid/article_227c17c2-7f75-11e1-a442-001a4bcf887a.html Seeking more family time, Johnson drops House bid April 5, 2012 April 7, 2012 The Pantagraph Allison Petty A convention was held on May 19, 2012, to choose a replacement nominee. The 14 GOP county chairmen in the district unanimously selected Rodney Davis as the party nominee.http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x358786138/Republicans-select-Rodney-Davis-to-run-in-13th-Congressional-District Republicans select Rodney Davis to run in 13th Congressional District May 19, 2012 June 8, 2012 The State Journal-Register Daniel Petrella Candidates Nominee Rodney L. Davis, aide to U.S. Representative John Shimkus Eliminated at the convention Jerry Clarke, chief of staff to U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren and Johnson's former chief of staff Erika Harold, lawyer and 2003 Miss America Kathy Wassink, businesswoman. Declined Jason Barickman, state representativehttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2012-04-06/ex-chief-staff-clarke-may-have-early-lead-replace-johnson.ht https://web.archive.org/web/20120409011404/http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2012-04-06/ex-chief-staff-clarke-may-have-early-lead-replace-johnson.ht dead April 9, 2012 Ex-chief of staff Clarke may have early lead to replace Johnson April 6, 2012 April 7, 2012 The Champaign-Urbana News Gazette Tom Kacich Phil Bloomer, Johnson's communications director Bill Brady, state senator and nominee for governor in 2010 Dan Brady, state representativehttp://www.sj-r.com/archive/x1783293176/Gill-addresses-unity-breakfast-Dan-Brady-out-of-GOP-race-in-13th Gill addresses unity breakfast; Dan Brady out of GOP race in 13th April 26, 2012 May 7, 2012 The State Journal-Register Bernard Schoenburg May 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120509124630/http://www.sj-r.com/archive/x1783293176/Gill-addresses-unity-breakfast-Dan-Brady-out-of-GOP-race-in-13th dead Adam Brown, state representativehttp://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x1830136790/Jacksonville-state-rep-considering-Congressional-candidacy https://archive.today/20120915044105/http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x1830136790/Jacksonville-state-rep-considering-Congressional-candidacy dead September 15, 2012 Jacksonville state rep considering Congressional candidacy April 16, 2012 May 7, 2012 The State Journal-Register Bernard Schoenburg Sam McCann, state senatorhttp://wlds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9332:mccann-doesnt-apply-for-13th-seat&catid=56:local-news&Itemid=72 McCann doesn't apply for 13th seat May 3, 2012 May 7, 2012 WLDS Nick Kovatch Kyle McCarter, state senatorhttp://www.bnd.com/2012/04/24/2152787/mccarter-wont-seek-nomination.html McCarter won't seek nomination for Congressional race; will former Miss America? April 24, 2012 May 7, 2012 Belleville News-Democrat Duane Noland, former state senator Chapin Rose, state representativehttp://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=469&NewsID=1015732&CategoryID=569&on=1 Candidates Scramble to Show Interest in 13th District Race, Or Say 'No Thanks' April 11, 2012 May 7, 2012 Decatur Tribune Paul Osborne Mark Shelden, Johnson's current chief of staff Mike Tate, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois and former state representativehttp://www.sj-r.com/archive/x1018078289/Mike-Tate-Drops-Out-of-GOP-Race-for-13th-Congressional-District https://archive.today/20120909231236/http://www.sj-r.com/archive/x1018078289/Mike-Tate-Drops-Out-of-GOP-Race-for-13th-Congressional-District dead September 9, 2012 Mike Tate drops out of GOP race in 13th Congressional District May 2, 2012 May 7, 2012 The State Journal-Register Bernard Schoenburg Jim Watson, state representativehttp://wlds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9290:watson-not-seeking-13th-nomination&catid=56:local-news&Itemid=72 Watson not seeking 13th nomination April 27, 2012 May 7, 2012 WLDS Nick Kovatch Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Gill, physician and nominee for the 15th district in 2004, 2006 and 2010http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-07-01/gill-will-run-again-another-dem-may-enter-race-13th.html Gill will run again; another Dem may enter race in 13th July 1, 2011 July 13, 2011 The News-Gazette Tom Kacich Eliminated in primary Matt Goetten, Greene County state attorneyhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Matt-Goetten-Tim-Johnson-Illinois-Congress-2012-210219-1.html Goetten to Challenge Tim Johnson in Illinois November 10, 2011 November 10, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz https://web.archive.org/web/20111112064417/https://www.rollcall.com/news/Matt-Goetten-Tim-Johnson-Illinois-Congress-2012-210219-1.html November 12, 2011 dead Withdrawn James Gray, retired school administratorhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-09-16/primary-13th-district-gets-another-candidate.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120905092254/http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-09-16/primary-13th-district-gets-another-candidate.html dead September 5, 2012 Primary for 13th District gets another candidate September 16, 2011 September 19, 2011 The News-Gazette Tom Kacich Declined Mike Frerichs, state senatorhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-06-14/frerichs-seek-re-election-bypass-try-congress.html Frerichs to seek re-election, bypass try at Congress June 14, 2011 June 17, 2011 The News-Gazette Tom Kacich Jay Hoffman, former state representativeKacich Tom Hoffman no longer a candidate for Congress October 28, 2011 The News-Gazette September 16, 2024 https://www.news-gazette.com/news/hoffman-no-longer-a-candidate-for-congress/article_c3a45b7b-2095-5895-ad9a-173e7869938c.html September 16, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240916202754/https://www.news-gazette.com/news/hoffman-no-longer-a-candidate-for-congress/article_c3a45b7b-2095-5895-ad9a-173e7869938c.html Mark N. Lee, labor lawyerhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-07-26/lee-changes-mind-wont-run-new-13th.html Lee changes mind, won't run in new 13th July 26, 2011 July 27, 2011 The News-Gazette Tom Kacich Brendan McGinty, Champaign County Board memberhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-09-20/mcginty-wont-enter-13th-district-race.html McGinty won't enter 13th District race September 20, 2011 September 21, 2011 The News-Gazette Tom Kacich Endorsements Matt Goetten Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results thumb|200px|Results by county: #d20056 Gill—70–80% #f5468b Gill—60–70% #4f6107 Goetten—80–90% #9fc311 Goetten—60–70% #d4ff2a Goetten—50–60% Democratic primary results David Gill Democratic Party (United States) 15,536 50.3 Matt Goetten Democratic Party (United States) 15,373 49.7 30,909 100.0 Independent John Hartman, a medical technology company CFO, ran as an independent candidate.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2012-04-24/edwardsville-man-may-run-independent-13th-district.html Edwardsville man may run as independent in 13th District April 24, 2012 June 9, 2012 The News-Gazette Tom Kacich General election Endorsements Rodney Davis (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em David Gill (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Citizens for Global SolutionsCitizens for Global Solutions https://votesmart.org/interest-group/1015/national-education-association 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109115129/https://votesmart.org/interest-group/329/citizens-for-global-solutions 9 November 2012 Council for a Livable World Democracy for America Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Feminist Majority NARAL Pro-Choice America National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ boldprogressives.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424124339/http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ 24 April 2013 Progressive Democrats of AmericaPDA Candidates http://pdamerica.org/ pdamerica.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025001925/http://pdamerica.org/ 25 October 2012 Sierra Club 50em Debates Complete video of debate, October 17, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RodneyDavis (R) DavidGill (D) JohnHartman (I) UndecidedWe Ask America October 28, 2012 1,360 (LV) ± 2.7% 50% 45% 4% 1%Anzalone-Liszt (D-DCCC)Anzalone-Liszt (D-DCCC) October 18–21, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 39% 48% – 13%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) October 11–12, 2012 458 (LV) ± 4.6% 37% 43% 7% 13%Victoria Research (D-Gill)Victoria Research (D-Gill) September 26–27, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 39% 40% 8% 13%Victoria Research (D-Gill)Victoria Research (D-Gill) August 4–7, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 30% 36% 9% 25%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America June 7, 2012 1,299 (LV) ± 2.8% 47% 38% — 15%Victoria Research (D-Gill)Victoria Research (D-Gill) April 11–13, 2012 400 (RV) ± 4.9% 31% 41% — 28% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Jerry Clarke Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JerryClarke (R) DavidGill (D) UndecidedVictoria Research (D-Gill) April 11–13, 2012 400 (RV) ± 4.9% 33% 40% 17% With Generic Democratic Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GenericRepublican (R) GenericDemocrat (D) UndecidedVictoria Research (D-Gill) April 11–13, 2012 400 (RV) ± 4.9% 35% 38% 27% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 13th congressional district, 2012 Rodney L. Davis Republican Party (United States) 137,034 46.6 David Gill Democratic Party (United States) 136,032 46.2 John Hartman Independent 21,319 7.2 294,385 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 14 2012 Illinois's 14th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14 2014 x150px File:Randy Hultgren Official Photo 112 (cropped).jpg Randy Hultgren Republican Party (United States) 177,603 58.8% File:3x4.svg Dennis Anderson Democratic Party (United States) 124,351 41.2% File:2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 14th district by county.svg 130px County resultsHultgren: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% Anderson: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren Republican Party (United States) Randy Hultgren Republican Party (United States) Illinois's 14th congressional district The redrawn 14th district includes McHenry County and parts of DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, and Will counties.http://batavia.patch.com/articles/democrat-dennis-anderson-announces-run-for-14th-congressional-seat Democrat Dennis Anderson Announces Run for 14th Congressional Seat December 6, 2011 December 15, 2011 Batavia Patch Sandy Kaczmarski https://web.archive.org/web/20120425153049/http://batavia.patch.com/articles/democrat-dennis-anderson-announces-run-for-14th-congressional-seat April 25, 2012 dead The new 14th district remained one of the two Safe GOP seats in the Chicagoland area, alongside the 6th. Republican Randy Hultgren, who was first elected to represent the 14th district in 2010, ran for re-election.http://www.nwherald.com/2011/09/02/hultgren-will-seek-re-election-in-14th/atvbg5p/ Hultgren will seek re-election in 14th September 2, 2011 September 3, 2011 Northwest Herald Republican primary Candidates Nominee Randy Hultgren, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Joe Walsh, incumbent U.S. representative for the 8th district Primary results Republican primary results Randy Hultgren (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 64,419 100.0 Mark Mastrogiovanni (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 1 0.0 64,420 100.0 Democratic primary Bill Foster, a Democrat who represented the 14th district from 2008 until 2011, decided to run in the 11th district in 2012, although some Illinois General Assembly leaders had hoped he would run in the 14th district, where his home is located.http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/5656436-418/dems-jockey-over-who-will-run-in-proposed-congressional-districts.html Dems jockey over who will run in proposed congressional districts May 29, 2011 May 30, 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Abdon Pallasch Candidates Nominee Dennis Anderson, public health researcher and International Breast Cancer Research Foundation trustee Eliminated in primary Jonathan Farnick, computer support technicianhttp://napervillesun.suntimes.com/9724754-418/14th-congressional-district-race-has-late-twist.html 14th Congressional District race has late twist December 30, 2011 January 2, 2012 Naperville Sun dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120415171102/http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/9724754-418/14th-congressional-district-race-has-late-twist.html April 15, 2012 Declined Jack Franks, state representativehttp://www.nwherald.com/2011/09/14/franks-to-run-again-for-63rd-district/aknj0s3/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160202012421/http://www.nwherald.com/2011/09/14/franks-to-run-again-for-63rd-district/aknj0s3/ dead February 2, 2016 Franks to run again for 63rd district September 15, 2011 September 15, 2011 Northwest Herald Kevin P. Craver Frank McClatchey, former McHenry alderman and former chairman of the McHenry Countyhttp://www.nwherald.com/2011/09/06/former-county-dem-chair-to-run-in-14th/at4959c/ Former county Dem chair to run in 14th September 6, 2011 September 6, 2011 Northwest Herald February 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202012421/http://www.nwherald.com/2011/09/06/former-county-dem-chair-to-run-in-14th/at4959c/ deadhttp://www.nwherald.com/2011/12/23/congressional-candidates-start-delayed-filing/ac05493/ Congressional candidates start delayed filing December 24, 2011 December 27, 2011 Northwest Herald Kevin P. Craver February 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202012422/http://www.nwherald.com/2011/12/23/congressional-candidates-start-delayed-filing/ac05493/ dead Endorsements Dennis Anderson Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Dennis Anderson Democratic Party (United States) 9,344 74.2 Jonathan Farnick Democratic Party (United States) 3,258 25.8 12,602 100.0 General election Endorsements Randy Hultgren (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce 50em Dennis Anderson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO United Steelworkers 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 14th congressional district, 2012 Randy Hultgren (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 177,603 58.8 Dennis Anderson Democratic Party (United States) 124,351 41.2 301,954 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 15 2012 Illinois's 15th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15 2010 (19th) 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15 2014 x150px File:John Shimkus 113th Congress.jpg John Shimkus Republican Party (United States) 205,775 68.6% File:3x4.svg Angela Michael Democratic Party (United States) 94,162 31.4% 2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 15th district by county.svg 180px County resultsShimkus: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% U.S. Representative Tim Johnson (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican) John Shimkus Republican Party (United States) Illinois's 15th congressional district Illinois's 19th congressional district Republican John Shimkus, who had represented the now-obsolete 19th district since 2003 and represented the 20th district (eliminated after redistricting following the 2000 census) from 1997 until 2003, sought re-election in the new 15th district.http://www.wjbdradio.com/?f=news_single&id=30724 Congressman Shimkus Files for Re-Election in 15th Congressional District December 23, 2011 December 26, 2011 WBJD Radio Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Shimkus, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results John M. Shimkus (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 66,709 100.0 66,709 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Angela Michael, retired nursehttp://commercial-news.com/local/x191078895/Second-candidate-files-in-15th-Congressional-District Second candidate files in 15th Congressional District December 24, 2011 December 27, 2011 Commercial-News Brian L. Huchel https://archive.today/20120710125305/http://commercial-news.com/local/x191078895/Second-candidate-files-in-15th-Congressional-District July 10, 2012 dead mdy-all Primary results Democratic primary results Angela Michael Democratic Party (United States) 16,831 100.0 16,831 100.0 General election Endorsements John Shimkus (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 15th congressional district, 2012 John Shimkus (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 205,775 68.6 Angela Michael Democratic Party (United States) 94,162 31.4 299,937 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 16 2012 Illinois's 16th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16 2010 (11th) 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16 2014 x150px File:Adam Kinzinger, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped)2.jpg Adam Kinzinger Republican Party (United States) 181,789 61.8% File:3x4.svg Wanda Rohl Democratic Party (United States) 112,301 38.2% 2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 16th district by county.svg 250px County resultsKinzinger: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% Rohl: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Don Manzullo (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican) Adam Kinzinger Republican Party (United States) Illinois's 16th congressional district In redistricting, the 16th district was moved south to incorporate Livingston and Iroquois counties and parts of Ford County.http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/article_0737a8b2-897d-11e0-b9cc-001cc4c002e0.html Kinzinger to challenge fellow Republican Manzullo? May 28, 2011 May 29, 2011 The Pantagraph Kurt Erickson Republican U.S. Representatives Adam Kinzinger, who had represented the 11th district since January 2011, and Don Manzullo, who had represented the 16th district since 1993,http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111113/news/711139842/ Manzullo to run in redrawn 16th District November 13, 2011 November 23, 2011 Arlington Heights Daily Herald Paul Biasco sought re-election in the new 16th district. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Adam Kinzinger, incumbent U.S. representative from the 11th district Eliminated in primary Don Manzullo, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Frank Gambino, majority leader of the Winnebago County Board;http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1217538374/Chuck-Sweeny-Gambino-gets-closer-to-making-bid-for-Congress https://archive.today/20120913000036/http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1217538374/Chuck-Sweeny-Gambino-gets-closer-to-making-bid-for-Congress dead September 13, 2012 Chuck Sweeny: Frank Gambino closer to making bid for Congress July 27, 2011 July 29, 2011 The Rockford Register Star Chuck Sweeny announced in September 2011 that he would instead run for the Illinois Senatehttp://www.wrex.com/story/15495041/frank-gambino-launches-campaign-for-illinois-senate Frank Gambino launches campaign for Illinois Senate September 19, 2011 September 22, 2011 WREX.com Mike Costello September 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110926051725/http://www.wrex.com/story/15495041/frank-gambino-launches-campaign-for-illinois-senate dead Endorsements Adam Kinzinger Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Don Manzullo Organizations Eagle Forum Family Research Council 50em Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AdamKinzinger DonManzullo Undecided We Ask AmericaWe Ask America March 11–12, 2012 1,605 ± 2.44% 42% 43% 15%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America February 19–20, 2012 1,395 ± 2.62% 47% 34% 19% Primary results thumb|2012 Republican primary results by county #5fd3bc Kinzinger #5fd3bc 50–60% #217867 70–80% #165044 80–90% #E27F7F Manzullo #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Republican primary resultsIllinois 16th Congressional District elections 2012, Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 5, 2022. Adam Kinzinger (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 45,546 53.9 Don Manzullo (Incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 38,889 46.1 84,435 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Wanda Rohl, social workerhttp://mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=455429 https://archive.today/20120712123216/http://mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=455429 dead July 12, 2012 Democratic leaders slate Rohl to challenge Kinzinger May 8, 2012 May 8, 2012 The Times Steve Stout Independents Bronco Bojovic, a businessman, had planned to run as an Independent candidate but dropped out of the race in February 2012.http://ww.saukvalley.com/2011/09/20/businessman-could-challenge-manzullo/a5cw83u/ Businessman could challenge Manzullo September 20, 2011 May 7, 2012 Sauk Valley Telegraph Jeff Engelhardthttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2012/02/06/bojovic-suspends-campaign-but-wont-go-away/ayhncsq/ https://archive.today/20120908132214/http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2012/02/06/bojovic-suspends-campaign-but-wont-go-away/ayhncsq/ dead September 8, 2012 Bojovic suspends campaign, but 'won't go away' February 7, 2012 May 7, 2012 Morris Daily Herald Christina Chapman General election Endorsements Adam Kinzinger (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 16th congressional district, 2012 Adam Kinzinger (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 181,789 61.8 Wanda Rohl Democratic Party (United States) 112,301 38.2 294,090 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 17 2012 Illinois's 17th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17 2014 x150px File:Cheri Bustos official photo (cropped 3x4).jpg Cheri Bustos Democratic Party (United States) 153,519 53.3% File:Bobby Schilling, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped 3x4).jpg Bobby Schilling Republican Party (United States) 134,623 46.7% 2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 17th district by county.svg 150px County resultsBustos: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Schilling: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Bobby Schilling Republican Party (United States) Cheri Bustos Democratic Party (United States) Illinois's 17th congressional district The 17th district, based in Rock Island and Moline, was extended to include most of Rockford and the more Democratic areas of Peoria and Tazewell County, thereby making it more favorable to Democrats.http://www.pjstar.com/news/x724656134/New-congressional-map-splits-city-of-Peoria New congressional map splits city of Peoria May 27, 2011 May 28, 2011 Journal Star Scott Hilyard Republican Bobby Schilling, who had represented the district since January 2011, ran for re-election.http://qctimes.com/news/local/article_eaccbc5e-8d54-11e0-b252-001cc4c03286.html Hare rules out another run for Congress June 3, 2011 June 6, 2011 Quad-City Times Ed Tibbetts Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bobby Schilling, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Bobby Schilling (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 46,263 100.0 46,623 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Cheri Bustos, East Moline alderwomanhttp://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/article_0cdcff60-a390-11e0-ad2f-001cc4c03286.html Illinois's 17th District field taking shape June 30, 2011 July 5, 2011 Quad-City Times Ed Tibbetts Eliminated in primary Greg Aguilar, director of multicultural services at Augustana Collegehttp://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/article_41d3751a-b992-11e0-ae3a-001cc4c002e0.html Augustana official joins 17th District race July 28, 2011 August 9, 2011 Quad-City Times Ed Tibbetts George Gaulrapp, mayor of Freeporthttp://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Freeport_Mayor_Announces_Run_for_Congress__124544934.html Freeport Mayor Announces Run for Congress June 25, 2011 June 27, 2011 WIFR Lauren Kravets https://web.archive.org/web/20110926233333/http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Freeport_Mayor_Announces_Run_for_Congress__124544934.html September 26, 2011 dead mdy-all Withdrawn Eric Reyes, attorneyhttp://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/ri-attorney-announces-congressional-run/article_4893bb9c-a5e9-11e0-8e7e-001cc4c03286.html RI Attorney Reyes Announces Congressional Run July 3, 2011 September 22, 2011 Quad-City Times Rashah McChesneyhttp://www.wgil.com/localnews.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=122011&newsid=240 Candidate for Congress Switches Parties December 28, 2011 January 2, 2012 WGIL https://web.archive.org/web/20120426085916/http://www.wgil.com/localnews.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=122011&newsid=240 April 26, 2012 dead Declined Mike Boland, former state representativehttp://qctimes.com/blogs/campaign-trail/boland-dropping-out-of-illinois-congressional-race-updated/article_3abefdfc-f4ee-11e0-8114-001cc4c002e0.html Boland dropping out of Illinois-17 congressional race (UPDATED) October 12, 2011 October 13, 2011 Quad-City Times Ed Tibbetts Phil Hare, former U.S. representative Dave Koehler, state senatorhttp://www.pjstar.com/news/x1560335000/Koehler-drops-bid-for-Congress-will-seek-to-remain-in-Senate https://archive.today/20120906021315/http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1560335000/Koehler-drops-bid-for-Congress-will-seek-to-remain-in-Senate dead September 6, 2012 Koehler drops bid for Congress, will seek to remain in Senate December 2, 2011 December 5, 2011 Journal Star Chris Kaergard Porter McNeill, activist Mark Schwiebert, former mayor of Rock Islandhttp://www.wqad.com/news/wqad-schwiebert-070611,0,2011806.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110713164151/http://www.wqad.com/news/wqad-schwiebert-070611,0,2011806.story dead July 13, 2011 Schwiebert won't run against Schilling July 6, 2011 July 8, 2011 WQAD Rebecca Smith Endorsements Cheri Bustos Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Primary results Democratic primary results Cheri Bustos Democratic Party (United States) 18,652 54.4 George Gaulrupp Democratic Party (United States) 8,838 25.8 Greg Aguilar Democratic Party (United States) 6,798 19.8 34,288 100.0 General election Endorsements Bobby Schilling (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Susan B. Anthony List2012 Candidate List http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf sba-list.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134737/http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf 14 October 2012 27 June 2012 Tea Party Express United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Chicago Tribune 50em Cheri Bustos (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Council for a Livable World Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILY's List Feminist Majority J Street NARAL Pro-Choice America National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club 50em Debates Complete video of debate, October 25, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobbySchilling (R) CheriBustos (D) Undecided We Ask AmericaWe Ask America https://web.archive.org/web/20140122203208/http://weaskamerica.com/2012/10/29/end-in-sight/ 2014-01-22 October 28, 2012 1,325 (LV) ± 2.8% 52% 48% -GBA Strategies (D-Bustos)GBA Strategies (D-Bustos) October 16–18, 2012 450 (LV) ± 4.6% 45% 49% 9%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Schilling)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Schilling) October 14–15, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 51% 44% 5%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America October 9, 2012 1,183 (LV) ± 2.9% 46% 46% 8%Anzalone Liszt Research (D-DCCC)Anzalone Liszt Research (D-DCCC) October 2–4, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 44% 45% 11%GBA Strategies (D-Bustos)GBA Strategies (D-Bustos) September 24–26, 2012 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 47% 45% 8%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Schilling)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Schilling) August 8–9, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 50% 37% 13%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Schilling) May 20–22, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 51% 35% 14%GBA Strategies (D-Bustos)GBA Strategies (D-Bustos) January 29–February 1, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.0% 44% 35% 21% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillLean D Flip November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 17th congressional district election results, 2012 Cheri Bustos Democratic Party (United States) 153,519 53.3 Bobby Schilling (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 134,623 46.7 Eric Reyes (write-in) Independent 10 0.0 Joe Faber (write-in) Independent 9 0.0 288,161 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 18 2012 Illinois's 18th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 18 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 18 2014 x150px File:Aaron Schock, official photo portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Aaron Schock Republican Party (US) 244,467 74.2% File:3x4.svg Steve Waterworth Democratic Party (US) 85,164 25.8% 2012 Congressional election in Illinois' 18th district by county.svg 280px County resultsSchock: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% U.S. Representative Aaron Schock Republican Party (US) Aaron Schock Republican Party (US) Illinois's 18th congressional district Republican Aaron Schock, who had represented the 18th district since 2009, ran for and won re-election. The district was one of two which were expected to remain strongly favorable to Republicans. Peoria's more Democratic southern portion was shifted to the 17th district, and was replaced by the heavily Republican Bloomington-Normal and Quincy areas. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Aaron Schock, incumbent U.S. representative Disqualified Darrel Miller, farmer;http://www.pjstar.com/news/x550231788/Schock-to-have-primary-challenger Danvers farmer to challenge Schock for GOP nomination December 27, 2011 December 27, 2011 Journal Star Chris Kaergard removed from the ballot by the Illinois Board of Elections in February 2012http://www.pjstar.com/free/x1975889058/Schock-will-not-have-primary-challenger Schock's 18th District GOP challenger disqualified February 2, 2012 February 7, 2012 Journal Star Chris Kaergard Primary results Republican primary results Aaron Schock (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 87,441 100.0 87,441 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Steve Waterworth, farmer and former master sergeant in the Air Force and Air National Guard Eliminated in primary Matthew Woodmancy, restaurant manager Primary results Democratic primary results Steve Waterworth Democratic Party (United States) 10,211 69.6 Matthew Woodmancy Democratic Party (United States) 4,465 30.4 14,676 100.0 General election Endorsements Aaron Schock (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce 50em Steve Waterworth (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO United Steelworkers 50em Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Illinois's 18th congressional district, 2012 Aaron Schock (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 244,467 74.2 Steve Waterworth Democratic Party (United States) 85,164 25.8 329,631 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References 30em External links Illinois State Board of Elections Official candidate list, primary election Official candidate list, general election Find your current district by address or zip+4 https://web.archive.org/web/20120206021018/http://www.elections.il.gov/DistrictLocator/DistrictOfficialSearchByAddress.aspx February 6, 2012 Find your new district by address or map Vote 2012: Meet the Candidates, ABC 7 Chicago, video statements and questionnaire answers Candidate issue positions at On the Issues United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2012 at Ballotpedia Illinois U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Illinois from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Illinois Redistricting at Illinois House Democrats official website United States House of Representatives 2012 Illinois