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2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois Illinois legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois 2018 All 18 Illinois seats to the United States House of Representatives November 8, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) 10 11 1 2,810,536 53.62% 2.20% Republican Party (United States) 8 7 1 2,397,436 45.74% 2.86% 180px
Democratic
#92C5DE Hold
#0671B0 Gain
Republican
#F48882 Hold
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Democratic
#b9d7ff 40–50%
#86b6f2 50–60%
#4389e3 60–70%
#1666cb 70–80%
#0645b4 80–90%
#002b84 90–100%
Republican
#e27f90 50–60%
#CC2F4A 60–70%
#D40000 70–80%
#aa0000 80–90%
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Democratic
#b9d7ff 40–50%
#86b6f2 50–60%
#4389e3 60–70%
#1666cb 70–80%
#0645b4 80–90%
#002b84 90–100%
Republican
#e27f90 50–60%
#CC2F4A 60–70%
#D40000 70–80%
#aa0000 80–90%
#800000 90–100%
County results
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the 18 U.S. representatives from the state of Illinois, one from each of the state's 18 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
The filing deadline for candidates for major parties was November 30, 2015. The candidates listed below were the official filed candidates for the party primaries for each district, per the Illinois State Board of Elections.https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/CandList.aspx?SearchType=Type+Of+Office&ListType=RESULTS+OF+SEARCH+BY+TYPE+OF+OFFICE&ElectionID=50&ElectionType=GP&ElectionDate=3%2f15%2f2016&ElectionYear=2016&OfficeTypeSearchType=Matches&OfficeType=REPRESENTATIVE+IN+CONGRESS&QueryType=CANDIDATE&StatusSearchType=Matches&Status=&OrderBy=ORDER+BY+tblOffices.BallotGroup%2c+OfficeSequence%2cPartySequence%2c+FileDateTime%2c+vwCandidates.Sequence%2cID%2c+LotteryLastName%2c+LotteryFirstName Candidate List- General Primary 3/15/2016 Illinois State Board of Elections December 2, 2015 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208091136/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/CandList.aspx?SearchType=Type+Of+Office&ListType=RESULTS+OF+SEARCH+BY+TYPE+OF+OFFICE&ElectionID=50&ElectionType=GP&ElectionDate=3%2f15%2f2016&ElectionYear=2016&OfficeTypeSearchType=Matches&OfficeType=REPRESENTATIVE+IN+CONGRESS&QueryType=CANDIDATE&StatusSearchType=Matches&Status=&OrderBy=ORDER+BY+tblOffices.BallotGroup%2c+OfficeSequence%2cPartySequence%2c+FileDateTime%2c+vwCandidates.Sequence%2cID%2c+LotteryLastName%2c+LotteryFirstName dead Objections to a candidate's nomination papers needed to be filed by December 7, 2015.https://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/2016ElectionCalendar.pdf Election and Campaign Finance Calendar 2016 Illinois State Board of Elections December 2, 2015 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208053733/https://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/2016ElectionCalendar.pdf dead The primaries were held on March 15.
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Statewide
By district
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois by district:Johnson Cheryl L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives April 27, 2019 February 28, 2019
DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 234,037 74.09% 81,817 25.90% 8 0.00% 315,862 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 235,051 78.91% 59,471 20.19% 0 0.00% 294,522 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 225,320 100.0% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 225,411 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 171,297 100.0% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 171,297 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 212,842 67.84% 86,222 27.48% 14,660 4.67% 313,724 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 143,591 40.78% 208,555 59.22% 0 0.00% 352,146 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 250,584 84.24% 46,882 15.76% 0 0.00% 297,466 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 144,954 58.31% 103,617 41.68% 5 0.00% 248,571 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 9 217,306 66.47% 109,550 33.51% 92 0.00% 326,948 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 10 150,435 52.60% 135,535 47.39% 26 0.00% 285,996 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 11 166,578 60.45% 108,995 39.55% 0 0.00% 275,573 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 12 124,246 39.69% 169,976 54.31% 18,780 6.00% 313,002 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 13 126,811 40.34% 187,583 59.66% 0 0.00% 314,394 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 14 137,589 40.70% 200,508 59.30% 0 0.00% 338,097 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 15 0 0.00% 274,554 100.0% 0 0.00% 274,554 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 16 0 0.00% 259,722 100.0% 131 0.00% 259,853 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 17 173,125 60.31% 113,943 39.69% 0 0.00% 287,068 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 18 96,770 27.86% 250,506 72.13% 7 0.00% 347,283 100.0% Republican holdTotal 2,810,536 53.62% 2,397,436 45.74% 33,795 0.64% 5,241,767 100.0%
District 1
2016 Illinois's 1st congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1 2018 x150px File:Bobby Rush, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Bobby Rush Democratic Party (United States) 234,037 74.1% File:3x4.svg August Deuser Republican Party (United States) 81,817 25.9% 2020 Congressional election in Illinois' 1st district by county.svg 250px County results Rush: #3357a2 80–90% Deuser: #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Bobby Rush Democratic Party (United States) Bobby Rush Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 1st congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Bobby Rush, who had represented the district since 1993. He was re-elected with 73% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+28.
Democratic primary
On November 12, 2015, Chicago Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. was reported to be circulating petitions to run for Congress, leading to speculation that Rush might retire.http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1096091/sneed-exclusive-4 Sneed exclusive: Could Rush be ready to step down? Chicago Sun-Times Sneed Michael November 12, 2015 December 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151116054219/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1096091/sneed-exclusive-4 November 16, 2015 dead Brookins had previously circulated petitions in 2013, but declined to run at that time when Rush announced for re-election.http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/11/16/1450241/-Morning-Digest-After-a-disastrous-Senate-campaign-Liz-Cheney-mulls-a-run-for-an-open-House-seat Morning Digest: After a disastrous Senate campaign Liz Cheney mulls a run for an open House seat Daily Kos Elections November 16, 2015 December 1, 2015 Brookins announced that this time he would run for the seat, regardless of Rush's decision.http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Bobby-Rush-Hold-New-Conference-Election-351907161.html Bobby Rush to Hold News Conference Friday NBC 5 Chicago Ahern Mary Ann November 19, 2015 December 1, 2015 In November 2015, Rush announced that he would run for re-election.http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1099647/sweet-bobby-rush-2 Bobby Rush is running again Chicago Sun-Times Sweet Lynn November 13, 2015 December 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151120092247/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1099647/sweet-bobby-rush-2 November 20, 2015 deadhttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1118625/bobby-rush-announces-run-13th-term-calls-responsible-response-police-shooting-video Bobby Rush is running again Chicago Sun-Times Grimm Andy November 20, 2015 December 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208072213/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1118625/bobby-rush-announces-run-13th-term-calls-responsible-response-police-shooting-video December 8, 2015 dead
Former Cure Violence director and 2014 gubernatorial candidate Tio Hardiman had announced he would challenge Rush for the Democratic nomination.http://wgntv.com/2015/08/04/ex-ceasefire-director-gov-candidate-tio-hardiman-running-for-congress/ Ex-CeaseFire director Tio Hardiman running for Congress WGN-TV August 4, 2015 August 5, 2015 Hardiman withdrew in order to run for Cook County Clerk of Court.http://thechicagocitizen.com/news/2015/oct/15/activist-tio-hardiman-plans-seek-circuit-court-cle/ Activist Tio Hardiman Plans to Seek Circuit Court Clerk's Office instead of Congress The Chicago Citizen Parish Norman October 15, 2015 December 1, 2015 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208083532/http://thechicagocitizen.com/news/2015/oct/15/activist-tio-hardiman-plans-seek-circuit-court-cle/ dead
Candidates
Nominee
Bobby Rush, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Howard Brookins, Chicago Alderman
Patrick Brutus, economic development consultant and candidate for the 2nd district in 2013
Removed
Harold Bailey, City Parks District employee and candidate for this seat in 2010 and 2012
Endorsements
Bobby Rush Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Timeshttp://www.suntimescandidates.com/2016-home.html Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board 2016 primary election questionnaires www.susntimescandidates.com Chicago Sun-Times February 28, 2016
Howard Brookins, Jr. Newspapers
Chicago Tribunehttp://elections.chicagotribune.com/candidates/ Editorial board questionnaires www.chicagotribune.com Chicago Tribune February 27, 2016
Primary results
Democratic primary resultshttps://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=SKR13%2f24Geo%3d Election Results – General Primary – 3/15/2016 Illinois State Board of Elections December 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161202210230/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=SKR13%2f24Geo%3d December 2, 2016 dead
Bobby Rush (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 128,402 71.4
Howard Brookins Democratic Party (United States) 34,645 19.3
Patrick Brutus Democratic Party (United States) 16,696 9.3
179,743 100.0
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
August Deuser
Eliminated in primary
Jimmy Lee Tillman
Primary results
Republican primary results
August Deuser Republican Party (United States) 24,584 73.8
Jimmy Lee Tillman Republican Party (United States) 8,737 26.2
33,321 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Safe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 1st congressional district, 2016 https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=vlS7uG8NT%2f0%3d Illinois General Election 2016 Illinois State Board of Elections 2016-11-08 2016-12-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20190327204831/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=vlS7uG8NT%2f0%3d March 27, 2019 dead
Democratic Party (United States)
Bobby Rush (incumbent)
234,037
74.1
Republican Party (United States)
August Deuser
81,817
25.9
Independent
Tabitha Carson (write-in)
8
0.0
315,862
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 2
2016 Illinois's 2nd congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2 2018 x150px File:Robin Kelly official photo (cropped).jpg Robin Kelly Democratic Party (United States) 235,051 79.8% File:3x4.svg John Morrow Republican Party (United States) 59,471 20.2% 2020 Congressional election in Illinois' 2nd district by county.svg 200px County results Kelly: #8da9e2 50–60% #3357a2 80–90% Morrow: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Robin Kelly Democratic Party (United States) Robin Kelly Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 2nd congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Robin Kelly, who had represented the district since 2013. She was re-elected with 78% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+29.
Kelly considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided to run for re-election instead.http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/685560/rep-robin-kelly-will-run-illinois-senate-seat-exclusive Rep. Robin Kelly will not run for Illinois Senate seat: Exclusive Chicago Sun-Times Sweet Lynn June 12, 2015 June 12, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150614233319/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/685560/rep-robin-kelly-will-run-illinois-senate-seat-exclusive June 14, 2015 dead mdy-all
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Robin Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Marcus Lewis, postal worker, independent candidate in 2012 and 2013 and Democratic candidate in 2014
Dorian Myrickes
Charles Rayburn, candidate in 2013 and 2014
Endorsements
Robin Kelly Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Robin Kelly (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 115,752 73.9
Marcus Lewis Democratic Party (United States) 25,280 16.1
Charles Rayburn Democratic Party (United States) 9,559 6.2
Dorian Myrickes Democratic Party (United States) 6,002 3.8
156,593 100.0
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
John Morrow
Primary results
Republican primary results
John Morrow Republican Party (United States) 27,303 100.0
27,303 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 2nd congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Robin Kelly (incumbent)
235,051
79.8
Republican Party (United States)
John Morrow
59,471
20.2
294,522
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 3
2016 Illinois's 3rd congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3 2018 x150px File:Dan Lipinski Portrait 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Dan Lipinski Democratic Party (United States) 225,320 100.0% U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski Democratic Party (United States) Dan Lipinski Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 3rd congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Dan Lipinski, who had represented the district since 2005. He was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+5.
Democratic primary
Incumbent Dan Lipinski ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Oren Jacobson, a tech entrepreneur, had formed an exploratory committee in May 2015 to consider a primary challenge of Lipinski.http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2015/05/an-opportunity-to-replace-dan-lipinski.html An Opportunity To Replace Dan Lipinski With A Real Democrat Down with Tyranny Klein Howie May 14, 2015 October 21, 2015 Jacobson terminated the committee in July 2015.http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/522/201507240300000522/201507240300000522.pdf Termination Approval - Oren for Illinois Federal Election Commission July 24, 2015 October 21, 2015
Candidates
Nominee
Dan Lipinski, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
Oren Jacobson, tech entrepreneur
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Dan Lipinski (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 107,620 100.0
107,620 100.0
Republican primary
Candidates
Removed
Art Jones, neo-Nazi
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 3rd congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Dan Lipinski (incumbent)
225,320
100.0
Independent
Diane Harris (write-in)
91
0.0
225,411
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 4
2016 Illinois's 4th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4 2018 x150px File:Luis Gutiérrez official photo (cropped).jpg Luis Gutiérrez Democratic Party (United States) 171,297 100.0% U.S. Representative Luis Gutiérrez Democratic Party (United States) Luis Gutiérrez Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 4th congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Luis Gutiérrez, who had represented the district since 1993. He was re-elected with 78% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+29.
Democratic primary
Javier Salas, a former journalist and former senior policy adviser to Governor Pat Quinn, challenged Gutiérrez for the Democratic nomination.http://extranews.net/salas-to-challenge-rep-gutierrez-in-2016.html Salas to challenge Rep. Gutiérrez in 2016 Extra News Hernandez Alex V. July 30, 2015 August 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150822023831/http://extranews.net/salas-to-challenge-rep-gutierrez-in-2016.html August 22, 2015 deadhttp://chicagoradioandmedia.com/news/7529-chicago-media-star-javier-salas-running-for-congress Chicago Media Star Javier Salas Running For Congress Chicagoland Radio and Media July 27, 2015 August 21, 2015 Salas cited Gutiérrez's support for Mayor Rahm Emanuel over challenger Chuy Garcia in the 2015 Chicago mayoral election as a reason for his primary challenge.http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gutierrez-losing-latino-votes-after-support-of-emanuel-challenger-says/964247/ Luis Gutierrez Losing Latino Votes After Support of Mayor Emanuel, Challenger Says ABC 7 Chicago Thomas Charles August 31, 2015 December 2, 2015
Candidates
Nominee
Luis Gutiérrez, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Javier Salas, former journalist, radio host and senior policy adviser to Governor Pat Quinn
Endorsements
Luis V. Gutierrez Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune 50em
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 92,779 75.2
Javier Salas Democratic Party (United States) 30,640 24.8
123,419 100.0
Republican primary
No candidates filed for the Republican primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 4th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent)
171,297
100.0
171,297
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 5
2016 Illinois's 5th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5 2018 x150px File:Mike Quigley official photo (cropped 2).jpg Mike Quigley Democratic Party (United States) 212,842 67.8% File:3x4.svg Vince Kolber Republican Party (United States) 86,222 27.5% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 5th district by county.svg 250px County results Quigley: #416fcd 70–80% Kolber: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Mike Quigley Democratic Party (United States) Mike Quigley Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 5th congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Mike Quigley, who had represented the district since 2009. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+16.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Mike Quigley, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Mike Quigley (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 127,679 100.0
127,679 100.0
Republican primary
No candidates filed for the Republican primary for this seat.
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
Rob Sherman, atheist activist, businessman, and perennial candidate
Eliminated in primary
Warren "Grizz" Grimsley
Removed from ballot
Richard Mayershttps://ballotpedia.org/Richard_Mayers Richard Mayers
Endorsements
Warren Grizz" Grimsley Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times
Primary results
Green primary results
Rob Sherman Green Party (United States) 157 57.9
Warren Grimsley Green Party (United States) 114 42.1
271 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 5th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Mike Quigley (incumbent)
212,842
67.8
Republican Party (United States)
Vince Kolber
86,222
27.5
Green Party (United States)
Rob Sherman
14,657
4.7
Independent
Michael Krynski (write-in)
3
0.0
313,724
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 6
2016 Illinois's 6th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6 2018 x150px File:NEW Roskam Official Headshot.jpg Peter Roskam Republican Party (United States) 208,555 59.2% File:3x4.svg Amanda Howland Democratic Party (United States) 143,591 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 incumbent was Republican Peter Roskam, who had represented the district since 2007. He was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+4.
Republican primary
Glen Ellyn Park District commissioner Jay Kinzler opposed Roskam in the primary.Schelkopf Eric Glen Ellyn Park District Commissioner Jay Kinzler Announces Congressional Run http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2015/11/28/glen-ellyn-park-district-commissioner-jay-kinzler-announces-congressional-run/awz4fpt/ November 30, 2015 mySuburbanLife.com February 19, 2016 Kinzler ran to the political right of Roskam.Sanchez Robert Kinzler: Roskam Doesn't Vote Like a Conservative Republican http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160215/news/160219363/ February 15, 2016 Daily Herald February 19, 2016
Candidates
Nominee
Peter Roskam, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Gordon "Jay" Kinzler, Glen Ellyn Park District commissionerhttp://www.kinzlerforcongress.com https://web.archive.org/web/20210514045101/https://kinzlerforcongress.com/ May 14, 2021 Kinzler for Congress http://kinzlerforcongress.com/ kinzlerforcongress.com February 19, 2016
Withdrawn
Gerald "Jerry" DrabikSchelkopf Eric Glen Ellyn Candidate Drops Out of Republican Primary Race Against Roskam http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/01/12/glen-ellyn-candidate-drops-out-of-republican-primary-race-against-roskam/aql7720/ January 12, 2016 mySuburbanLife.com February 19, 2016
Endorsements
Peter Roskam Newspapers
Chicago Tribune
Primary results
Republican primary results
Peter Roskam (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 83,344 68.8
Jay Kinzler Republican Party (United States) 37,834 31.2
121,178 100.0
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Amanda Howland, College of Lake County trustee and 2012 state senate candidate
Eliminated in primary
Robert Marshall, radiologist and perennial candidate
Endorsements
Amanda Howland Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Amanda Howland Democratic Party (United States) 51,101 67.1
Robert Marshall Democratic Party (United States) 25,027 32.9
76,128 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 6th congressional district, 2016
Republican Party (United States)
Peter Roskam (incumbent)
208,555
59.2
Democratic Party (United States)
Amanda Howland
143,591
40.8
352,146
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 7
2016 Illinois's 7th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7 2018 x150px File:DannyKDavis113th (cropped).jpg Danny K. Davis Democratic Party (United States) 250,584 84.2% File:3x4.svg Jeffrey Leef Republican Party (United States) 46,882 15.8% U.S. Representative Danny K. Davis Democratic Party (United States) Danny K. Davis Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 7th congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Danny K. Davis, who had represented the district since 1997. He was re-elected with 85% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+36.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Danny K. Davis, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Thomas Day
Removed
Frederick Collins
Endorsements
Danny Davis Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Timeshttp://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials-opinion/7/71/1345425/sun-times-endorsements-congress Editorial: Four more endorsements for Congress February 23, 2016 Chicago Sun-Times February 28, 2016 February 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160224090552/http://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials-opinion/7/71/1345425/sun-times-endorsements-congress dead
Chicago Tribunehttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-congress-endorsements-davis-rotering-dold-edit-0226-jm-20160225-story.html More Chicago Tribune endorsements for the U.S. House February 25, 2016 Chicago Tribune February 27, 2016
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Danny K. Davis (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 139,378 81.2
Thomas Day Democratic Party (United States) 32,261 18.8
Frederick Collins (write-in) Democratic Party (United States) 25 0.0
171,664 100.0
Republican primary
No candidates filed for the Republican primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 7th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Danny K. Davis (incumbent)
250,584
84.2
Republican Party (United States)
Jeffrey Leef
46,882
15.8
297,466
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 8
2016 Illinois's 8th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8 2018 x150px File:Raja Krishnamoorthi, official photo, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Raja Krishnamoorthi Democratic Party (United States) 144,954 58.3% File:3x4.svg Pete DiCianni Republican Party (United States) 103,617 41.7% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 8th district by county.svg 250px County results Krishnamoorthi: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) Raja Krishnamoorthi Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 8th congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Tammy Duckworth, who had represented the district since 2013, and who retired so she could run for the United States Senate in 2016 against Republican incumbent Mark Kirk. She was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+8.
Democratic primary
Democrats Raja Krishnamoorthi, a past candidate for the district, and State Senator Mike Noland declared they would run for the district.http://atr.rollcall.com/tammy-duckworth-senate-bid-house-seat-jockeying/ Democrats Maneuver for Illinois House Seat Roll Call Cahn, Emily March 27, 2015 March 27, 2015 March 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150330011932/http://atr.rollcall.com/tammy-duckworth-senate-bid-house-seat-jockeying/ deadPearson Rick Cullerton Running for Duckworth Congressional Seat https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tom-cullerton-tammy-duckworth-met-0519-20150518-story.html May 18, 2015 Chicago Tribune May 20, 2015 Krishnamoorthi was endorsed by Representative Jan Schakowsky.http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rep-Schakowsky-Endorses-Raja-Krishnamoorthi-to-Replace-Duckworth-306625551.html Rep. Schakowsky Endorses Krishnamoorthi in Bid to Replace Duckworth NBC Chicago June 9, 2015 20 September 2015
Candidates
Nominee
Raja Krishnamoorthi, former deputy state treasurer, candidate for this seat in 2012, and candidate for Comptroller in 2010http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/485026/raja-krishnamoorthi-announces-house-seat-duckworth-vacating-senate-run Raja Krishnamoorthi announces for House seat Duckworth is vacating for Senate run Sweet Lynn Chicago Sun-Times March 31, 2015 June 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150626121813/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/485026/raja-krishnamoorthi-announces-house-seat-duckworth-vacating-senate-run June 26, 2015 dead
Eliminated in primary
Deb Bullwinkel, Mayor of Villa Parkhttp://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-democrat-abruptly-drops-congressional-bid/ Illinois Democrat Abruptly Drops Congressional Bid Yokley Eli Roll Call July 30, 2015 August 24, 2015 August 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150821101952/http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-democrat-abruptly-drops-congressional-bid/ deadhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150825/news/150829305/ Villa Park mayor to run for Congress Daily Herald Riopell Mike August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015
Michael Noland, state senatorhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-noland-campaign-st-0401-20150331-story.html Noland announces exploratory House campaign Chicago Tribune Walker Janelle March 31, 2015 June 24, 2015https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-noland-campaign-st-0818-20150817-story.html Noland running for U.S. Congress Chicago Tribune Casas Gloria August 17, 2015 August 21, 2015
Withdrawn
Tom Cullerton, state senator (running for re-election)http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150730/news/150739970/ Cullerton drops congressional bid to run again for state Senate Mike Riopell July 30, 2015 Daily Herald 20 September 2015
Declined
Jenny Burke, legal analyst, Itasca School Board member and 2014 State House Candidate
Tammy Duckworth, incumbent U.S. representative (running for the U.S. Senate)
Endorsements
Tom Cullerton (Withdrawn) Organizations
VoteVets.orghttp://www.votevets.org/press/votevets-endorses-tom-cullerton VoteVets Endorses Tom Cullerton VoteVets.org June 9, 2015 June 24, 2015 June 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150626102038/http://www.votevets.org/press/votevets-endorses-tom-cullerton dead
Raja Krishnamoorthi U.S. Senators
Bill Bradley, former U.S. senator
Adlai Stevenson III, former U.S. senator
U.S. Representatives
Joaquín Castro, U.S. representativehttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/615471/state-sen-cullerton-launches-bid-duckworth-house-seat State Sen. Cullerton launches bid for Duckworth House seat Sweet Lynn Chicago Sun-Times May 18, 2015 June 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150620064652/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/615471/state-sen-cullerton-launches-bid-duckworth-house-seat June 20, 2015 dead
Joseph Crowley, U.S. representativehttp://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/raja-krishnamoorthi-endorsed-democratic-caucus-vice-chair-congressman-joe-crowley-congressman-mike Raja Krishnamoorthi Endorsed by Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, Congressman Joe Crowley, and Congressman Mike Quigley Elmhurst Patch August 15, 2015 August 25, 2015
Danny K. Davis, U.S. representative
Luis Gutiérrez, U.S. representativehttp://patch.com/illinois/palatine/rep-luis-gutirrez-endorses-raja-congress-0 Rep. Luis Gutierrez Endorses Raja for Congress Palatine Patch June 4, 2015 June 24, 2015
Jim Himes, U.S. representative
Ted Lieu, U.S. representative
Dan Lipinski, U.S. representative
Abner Mikva, former U.S. representative, former Court of Appeals Judge and former White House Counsel
Mike Quigley, U.S. representative
Jan Schakowsky, U.S. representativehttp://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rep-Schakowsky-Endorses-Raja-Krishnamoorthi-to-Replace-Duckworth-306625551.html Rep. Schakowsky Endorses Krishnamoorthi in Bid to Replace Duckworth NBC Chicago Connolly Colleen June 9, 2015 June 24, 2015
State legislators
David Koehler, state senator
Dan Kotowski, state senator
Labor unions
Amalgamated Transit Unionhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Ward-Room-Campaign-Round-Up-Week-2-367547381.html Ward Room Campaign Round-Up: Week Schuba Tom February 3, 2016
Transport Workers Union
United Airplane Pilots Union
United Ironworkers Union
United Mechanists Union
United Steelworkers Union
Organizations
Sierra Club
Newspapers
Chicago Daily Heraldhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Ward-Room-Campaign-Round-Up-Week-3-368370311.html Ward Room Campaign Round-Up: Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates Square Off Schuba Tom February 10, 2016 www.nbcchicago.com WMAQ-TV February 28, 2015
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
Local officials
Bill McLeod, Mayor of Hoffman Estateshttp://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/raja-krishnamoorthi-earns-mayoral-endorsement-race-8th-district-illinois-0 Raja Krishnamoorthi Earns Mayoral Endorsement in Race for 8th District of Illinois Elmhurst Patch August 18, 2015 August 25, 2015
Karen Yarbrough, Cook County Recorder of Deeds
Individuals
Beth Marcin, president of the Greater Palatine Area Democrats
Newton N. Minow, former chairman of the FCC
David Wilhelm, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee
Michael Noland State legislators
John Cullerton, Illinois State Senator (President of the Illinois Senate) and former Illinois State Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Raja Krishnamoorthi Democratic Party (United States) 44,950 57.0
Michael Noland Democratic Party (United States) 22,925 29.1
Deborah Bullwinkel Democratic Party (United States) 11,005 13.9
78,880 100.0
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Pete DiCianni, DuPage County Commissioner and former mayor of Elmhursthttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150911/news/150919626/ DuPage board member DiCianni will run for Congress Daily Herald Riopell Mike September 11, 2015 September 15, 2015
Removed
Richard Evans
Joseph Hantsch
Andrew Straw, disability rights attorney and Green candidate for Indiana's 2nd congressional district in 2012http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150604/news/150609430/ Who replaces Blagojevich as the bad guy now, Rauner or Madigan? Daily Herald Riopell Mike June 4, 2015 June 5, 2015http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_8e889a2a-105f-11e5-9db7-2b3f29325c69.html GOP Candidate On Why He's Running For Congress In 8th Journal & Topics Newspapers Robb Tom June 11, 2015 June 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150619102602/http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_8e889a2a-105f-11e5-9db7-2b3f29325c69.html June 19, 2015 dead
Declined
Larry Kaifesh, retired United States Marine Corps Colonel and nominee for this seat in 2014http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_f58ac77c-0540-11e5-92f0-4b30ebec5ca8.html Kaifesh Not Running In 8th Congressional Race Robb Tom Journal & Topics Newspapers May 28, 2015 June 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150615040740/http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_f58ac77c-0540-11e5-92f0-4b30ebec5ca8.html June 15, 2015 dead
David McSweeney, state representativehttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-ormsby/poll-cullerton-holds-slig_b_7503814.html Poll: Cullerton Holds Slight Edge in Race to Succeed Duckworth Ormsby David The Huffington Post June 3, 2015 June 25, 2015
Darlene Ruscitti, DuPage County Superintendent of Education
Tim Schneider, Cook County Commissioner and chairman of the Illinois Republican Party
Endorsements
Andrew Straw (removed) Individuals
Fred White, candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 2011July 2016
Primary results
Republican primary results
Pete DiCianni Republican Party (United States) 51,047 100.0
Andrew Staw (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 13 0.0
51,060 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Endorsements
Pete DiCianni (R) Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" Program
Results
Illinois's 8th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Raja Krishnamoorthi
144,954
58.3
Republican Party (United States)
Pete DiCianni
103,617
41.7
248,571
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 9
2016 Illinois's 9th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9 2018 x150px File:Jan Schakowsky official photo (alt crop).jpg Jan Schakowsky Democratic Party (United States) 217,306 66.5% File:3x4.svg Joan McCarthy Lasonde Republican Party (United States) 109,550 33.5% U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Democratic Party (United States) Jan Schakowsky Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 9th congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Jan Schakowsky, who had represented the district since 1999. She was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+15.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Jan Schakowsky, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 134,961 100.0
134,961 100.0
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Joan McCarthy Lasonde
Primary results
Republican primary results
Joan McCarthy Lasonde Republican Party (United States) 47,948 100.0
47,948 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Joan McCarthy Lasonde (R) U.S. Senators
Mark Kirk, Illinoishttps://www.facebook.com/JoanforCongress/posts/894257310700482 Joan McCarthy Lasonde for Congress - Timeline Facebook 2016-11-12
U.S. Representatives
Rodney Davis, Illinoishttp://joanforcongress.com/endorsements Endorsements – Joan McCarthy Lasonde for US Congress Joanforcongress.com 2016-01-30 2016-11-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20161011232142/http://joanforcongress.com/endorsements October 11, 2016 dead
Robert Dold, Illinoishttp://joanforcongress.com/endorsements Endorsements – Joan McCarthy Lasonde for US Congress Joanforcongress.com 2016-01-30 2016-11-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20161011232142/http://joanforcongress.com/endorsements October 11, 2016 dead
Darin LaHood, Illinois
Paul Ryan, Wisconsin, Speaker of the Househttp://www.cdobs.com/archive/featured/speaker-of-the-house-endorses-joan-mccarthy-lasonde-for-congress/ Chicago Daily Observer » Blog Archive » Speaker of the House Endorses Joan McCarthy Lasonde for Congress Cdobs.com 2016-08-24 2016-11-12 October 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018214311/http://www.cdobs.com/archive/featured/speaker-of-the-house-endorses-joan-mccarthy-lasonde-for-congress/ dead
Greg Walden, Oregon, NRCC chairman
Joe Walsh, Illinois (former) and radio hosthttps://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/news/ct-prh-gop-meeting-tl-0922-20160916-story.html Joe Walsh says Trump won't win Illinois, urges Maine Township voters to focus on local races - Park Ridge Herald-Advocate Chicago Tribune 2016-09-16 2016-11-12
State officials
Leslie Munger, Illinois state comptroller
Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" Program
Newspapers
Chicago Tribunehttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-us-house-endorse-dold-schneider-edit-1010-md-20161007-story.html Editorial: More Tribune endorsements for U.S. House races in Illinois Chicago Tribune October 10, 2016
Individuals
Dan Proft, radio host and 2010 Illinois gubernatorial candidate
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 9th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Jan Schakowsky (incumbent)
217,306
66.5
Republican Party (United States)
Joan McCarthy Lasonde
109,550
33.5
Independent
David Earl Williams III (write-in)
79
0.0
Independent
Susanne Atanus (write-in)
13
0.0
326,948
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 10
2016 Illinois's 10th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10 2018 x150px File:Brad Schneider official photo (cropped2).jpg Brad Schneider Democratic Party (United States) 150,435 52.6% File:Robert Dold official portrait 114th Congress (cropped2).jpg Bob Dold Republican Party (United States) 135,535 47.4% 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
The incumbent was Republican Bob Dold, who had represented the district since 2015 and previously from 2011 to 2013. He was elected with 51% of the vote in 2014, defeating Democratic incumbent Brad Schneider. The district had a PVI of D+8, which made the 10th congressional district the most Democratic district in the country represented by a Republican. As such, Dold was a top Democratic target.http://atr.rollcall.com/house-democrats-eyeing-five-rematches/ Democrats Eyeing 5 House Race Rematches in 2016 Roll Call Abby Livingston November 13, 2014 January 19, 2015 November 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141117075211/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-democrats-eyeing-five-rematches/ dead
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Bob Dold, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Republican primary results 2016
Bob Dold (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 61,968 100.0
61,968 100.0
Democratic primary
Schneider announced on April 2, 2015, that he would again run for the 10th district against Dold.https://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/house-democrats-2016-elections-112973.html Defeated in 2014, looking to 2016 Roll Call Alex Isenstadt November 18, 2014 January 19, 2015http://dailynorthwestern.com/2015/01/15/campus/former-congressman-northwestern-alum-brad-schneider-talks-future-plans/ Former congressman, Northwestern alum Schneider talks future plans The Daily Northwestern Hal Jin January 15, 2015 January 19, 2015Skiba Katherine Brad Schneider to Run for Congress Again in 2016 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-schneider-congress-met-20150402-story.html April 2, 2015 Chicago Tribune April 5, 2015
Candidates
Nominee
Brad Schneider, former U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Nancy Rotering, Mayor of Highland Park, Illinois
Endorsements
Nancy Rotering U.S. Senators
Dick Durbin, senator from Illinois (current Senate Minority Whip) and former U.S. representativehttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160117/news/160119092/ Durbin will back Rotering, Pelosi for Schneider Riopell Mike January 17, 2016 www.dailyherald.com Daily Herald February 27, 2016 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160119/BLOGS02/160119837/sen-durbins-surprising-move-in-north-suburban-congressional-race Sen. Durbin's surprising move in north suburban congressional race Hinz Greg January 19, 2016 www.chicagobusiness.com Crain's Chicago Business February 27, 2016 In a move that definitely raised eyebrows, Sen. Dick Durbin yesterday threw his backing to Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, who is trying to upset front-runner Schneider in the Democratic primary.
Adlai Stevenson III, former U.S. senatorhttp://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/977106/adlai-stevenson-iii-drops-schneider-rotering-iran-deal Adlai Stevenson III drops Schneider for Rotering over Iran deal Chicago Sun-times Sweet Lynn September 21, 2015 October 21, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924014048/http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/977106/adlai-stevenson-iii-drops-schneider-rotering-iran-deal dead
U.S. Representatives
Abner Mikva, former U.S. representative, former Court of Appeals Judge and former White House Counsel (formerly represented the 10th District in Congress)http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/943742/mikva-switches-endorsement-rotering-drops-schneider-iran Mikva switches endorsement to Rotering, drops Schneider over Iran deal Chicago Sun-times Sweet Lynn September 8, 2015 October 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150910170055/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/943742/mikva-switches-endorsement-rotering-drops-schneider-iran September 10, 2015 dead
State legislators
Sara Feigenholtz, Illinois state representative
Julie Hamos, former Illinois State Representative and candidate for this seat in 2010https://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-highland-park-mayor-runs-for-congress-met-20150317-story.html Highland Park mayor to run for Congress in 10th District Trotter Greg February 27, 2016 www.chicagotribune.com Chicago Tribune February 27, 2015 She also listed the endorsements of David Hoffman, former Chicago inspector general and federal prosecutor; Dan Seals, former candidate for the 10th Congressional District; and Julie Hamos, former state representative.
Lou Lang, Illinois State Representative
Dan Pierce, former Illinois State Representative and former mayor of Highland Park
Organizations
J Streethttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-police-shooting-bobby-rush-danny-davis-20160105-story.html Morning Spin: Two African-American congressmen stand by Emanuel despite police shootings January 6, 2016 www.chicagotribune.com Chicago Tribune February 28, 2016 *J Street PAC backs Rotering in IL-10: Nancy Rotering, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 10th Congressional District, has gotten the endorsement of J-Street PAC, a left-leaning pro-Israel group. In a statement, J Street's political director, Ben Shnider, called Rotering "a candidate who understands that hard-nosed diplomacy can succeed in promoting the interests of the U.S. and Israel."
Kenilworth Democratshttp://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_f73c4c74-bfb9-11e5-aa55-8b52b2cc3751.html Rotering Takes Township, Durbin Endorsements Robb Tom January 20, 2016 www.journal-topics.com Journal & Topics February 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160223144903/http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_f73c4c74-bfb9-11e5-aa55-8b52b2cc3751.html February 23, 2016 dead
Moraine Democrats
National Women's Political Caucushttp://www.nationaljournal.com/s/237468/national-womens-political-caucus-backs-rotering?mref=reco_5 National Women's Political Caucus Backs Rotering January 20, 2016 National Journal February 28, 2016
New Trier Democrats
Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
Local officials
David H. Hoffman, former Chicago Inspector General and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010
Individuals
Dan Seals, business consultant and nominee for this seat in 2006, 2008, and 2010
Brad Schneider U.S. Representatives
Tammy Duckworth, U.S. representative from Illinois (District 8), former Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, former director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Ben Ray Luján, U.S. representative and chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Nancy Pelosi, U.S. representative (current House Minority Leader, former Speaker of the House and former House Minority Whip)
Mike Quigley, U.S. representative from Illinois (District 5) and former member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee and U.S. representative
State officials
Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, former Illinois State Representative, and former Cook County Recorder of Deeds
State legislators
Daniel Biss, Illinois state senator
Marty Moylan, Illinois state representative and former mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois
John Mulroe, Illinois state senator
Labor unions
Amalgamated Transit Union
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committeehttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/657305/democratic-house-political-operation-backs-schneider-10th-district-race Democratic House political operation backs Schneider in 10th district race Chicago Sun-times Sweet Lynn June 2, 2015 October 21, 2015September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes
Waukegan Township Democrats
Newspapers
Chicago Daily Heraldhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160208/discuss/160208893/ Endorsement: Schneider our choice in key Congress primary February 8, 2015 Chicago Daily Herald February 28, 2016
Debate
+ 2016 Illinois's 10th congressional district democratic primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic DemocraticKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Nancy Rotering Brad Schneider1 Feb. 28, 2016 Leagues of Women Voters ofDeerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park,Highwood, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Sue CalderYouTube P P
Primary results
Democratic primary results 2016
Brad Schneider Democratic Party (United States) 50,916 53.7
Nancy Rotering Democratic Party (United States) 43,842 46.3
94,758 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Bob Dold (R) State officials
John Kasich, Governor of Ohio and 2016 presidential candidatehttps://www.facebook.com/JohnKasich/photos/pcb.10153858302320933/10153858300140933/?type=3&theater John Kasich - Timeline Facebook 2016-11-12
Organizations
Human Rights Campaignhttps://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-endorses-bob-dold-for-re-election Human Rights Campaign Endorses Bob Dold for Re-Election Human Rights Campaign March 11, 2016
Humane Society Legislative Fundhttp://www.hslf.org/news/press-releases/hslf-endorses-bob-dold.html HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND ENDORSES REP. BOB DOLD FOR RE-ELECTION TO ILLINOIS' 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Humane Society Legislative Fund September 29, 2016 October 22, 2016 October 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161022153922/http://www.hslf.org/news/press-releases/hslf-endorses-bob-dold.html dead
National Association of Home Buildershttps://doldforcongress.com/national-association-of-home-builders-endorses-dold-for-re-election/ https://web.archive.org/web/20161011234148/http://doldforcongress.com/national-association-of-home-builders-endorses-dold-for-re-election/ dead October 11, 2016 National Association of Home Builders Endorses Dold for Re-Election Dold For Congress October 11, 2016
National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ electgoppatriots.org/ National Republican Congressional Committee 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161001000506/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ 1 October 2016
Newspapers
Chicago Jewish Starhttps://doldforcongress.com/chicago-jewish-star-endorses-bob-dold-re-election/ https://web.archive.org/web/20161022163317/https://doldforcongress.com/chicago-jewish-star-endorses-bob-dold-re-election/ dead October 22, 2016 Chicago Jewish Star Endorses Bob Dold for Re-Election Dold For Congress October 21, 2016
Chicago Sun-Timeshttp://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/endorsement-bob-dold-goes-for-the-smart-middle-ground/ Endorsement: Bob Dold goes for the smart middle ground Chicago Sun-Times October 13, 2016
Chicago Tribunehttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-us-house-endorse-dold-schneider-edit-1010-md-20161007-story.html Editorial: First day of Tribune endorsements for U.S. House seats in Illinois Chicago Tribune October 7, 2016
Daily Heraldhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161008/discuss/161008891/ Endorsement: Dold over Schneider in U.S. House 10 Daily Herald October 10, 2016
Local officials
Mark Curran, Lake County Sheriffhttps://doldforcongress.com/over-40-10th-district-elected-officials-endorse-bob-dold/ https://web.archive.org/web/20161022215548/https://doldforcongress.com/over-40-10th-district-elected-officials-endorse-bob-dold/ dead October 22, 2016 Over 40 10th District Elected Officials Endorse Bob Dold Dold For Congress October 20, 2016
Brad Schneider (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC 2016 Red to Blue Races https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 actblue.com DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008000646/https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 8 October 2020
Polling
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobDold (R) BradSchneider (D) UndecidedNorth Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC)North Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC) October 8–11, 2016 400 – 50% 43% —
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTossupNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 10th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Brad Schneider
150,435
52.6
Republican Party (United States)
Bob Dold (incumbent)
135,535
47.4
Independent
Joseph William Kopsick (write-in)
26
0.0
285,996
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
Republican Party (United States)
District 11
2016 Illinois's 11th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11 2018 x150px File:Bill Foster, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped 3x4).jpg Bill Foster Democratic Party (United States) 166,578 60.4% File:3x4.svg Tonia Khouri Republican Party (United States) 108,995 39.6% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 11th district by county.svg 250px County results Foster: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Khouri: #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Bill Foster Democratic Party (United States) Bill Foster Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 11th congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Bill Foster, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 2008 to 2011. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+8.
Foster considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided to run for re-election instead.Pearson Rick Foster Won't Run for U.S. Senate, Backs Duckworth https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/chi-rep-bill-foster-wont-run-for-us-senate-20150410-story.html April 10, 2015 Chicago Tribune April 10, 2015https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-foster-update-st-0906-20150904-story.html Foster gearing up for re-election bid as challenges loom Naperville Sun Frick Carlman Susan September 4, 2015 September 17, 2015
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Bill Foster, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Bill Foster (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 82,984 100.0
82,984 100.0
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Tonia Khouri, DuPage County board memberhttp://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2015/08/27/dupage-county-board-member-khouri-to-formally-announce-congressional-bid/ascgix3/ DuPage County Board member Khouri to formally announce congressional bid Suburban Life Media Lurz Nathan August 28, 2015 September 2, 2015
Eliminated in primary
Dominick Stella, cardiologist
Herman White, scientisthttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151012/news/151019741/ Naperville scientist announces bid for Congress Daily Herald Cilella Jessica October 12, 2015 October 14, 2015
Endorsements
Tonia Khouri U.S. Representatives
Diane Black, U.S. representative (R-TN)http://toniakhouri.com/tennessee-rep-diane-black-endorses-khouri-for-congress/ Tennessee Rep. Diane Black Endorses Khouri for Congress Tonia Khouri 2016-11-12 April 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160401152835/http://toniakhouri.com/tennessee-rep-diane-black-endorses-khouri-for-congress/ dead
Darin LaHood, U.S. representative (R-IL)http://toniakhouri.com/congressman-darin-lahood-endorses-tonia-khouri/ Congressman Darin LaHood Endorses Tonia Khouri 2016-11-12 April 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160401214707/http://toniakhouri.com/congressman-darin-lahood-endorses-tonia-khouri/ dead
Peter Roskam, U.S. representative (R-IL)http://toniakhouri.com/khouri-momentum-continues-with-peter-roskam-endorsement/ Khouri Momentum Continues with Peter Roskam Endorsement Tonia Khouri 2016-11-12 April 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160401194155/http://toniakhouri.com/khouri-momentum-continues-with-peter-roskam-endorsement/ dead
John Shimkus, U.S. representative (R-IL)http://toniakhouri.com/congressman-john-shimkus-endorses-tonia-khouri/ Congressman John Shimkus Endorses Tonia Khouri 2016-11-12 April 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160401200006/http://toniakhouri.com/congressman-john-shimkus-endorses-tonia-khouri/ dead
State officials
Evelyn Sanguinetti, Lieutenant Governor of Illinoishttp://toniakhouri.com/lt-gov-evelyn-sanguinetti-endorses-khouri-for-congress/ Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti Endorses Khouri for Congress Tonia Khouri 2016-11-12 April 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160401195040/http://toniakhouri.com/lt-gov-evelyn-sanguinetti-endorses-khouri-for-congress/ dead
Organizations
Maggie's Listhttp://toniakhouri.com/maggies-list-proudly-endorses-tonia-khouri-for-illinois-11th-congressional-district/ Maggie's List Proudly Endorses Tonia Khouri for Illinois' 11th Congressional District Tonia Khouri 2016-11-12 April 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160401194151/http://toniakhouri.com/maggies-list-proudly-endorses-tonia-khouri-for-illinois-11th-congressional-district/ dead
Susan B. Anthony Listhttp://toniakhouri.com/susan-b-anthony-list-endorses-tonia-khouri-il-11/ Susan B. Anthony List Endorses Tonia Khouri for IL-11 Tonia Khouri 2016-11-12 March 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160318221820/http://toniakhouri.com/susan-b-anthony-list-endorses-tonia-khouri-il-11/ dead
Nick Stella Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times
Herman White Newspapers
Chicago Tribune
Primary results
Republican primary results
Tonia Khouri Republican Party (United States) 22,859 37.0
Nick Stella Republican Party (United States) 22,489 36.3
Herman White Republican Party (United States) 16,536 26.7
61,884 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Tonia Khouri (R) Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029120623/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 29 October 2016
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 11th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Bill Foster (incumbent)
166,578
60.4
Republican Party (United States)
Tonia Khouri
108,995
39.6
275,573
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 12
2016 Illinois's 12th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12 2018 x150px File:Mike Bost official photo (cropped).jpg Mike Bost Republican Party (United States) 169,976 54.3% File:3x4.svg C.J. Baricevic Democratic Party (United States) 124,246 39.7% File:3x4.svg Paula Bradshaw Green Party (United States) 18,780 6.0% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 12th district by county.svg 200px County results Bost: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% Baricevic: #b4c7ec 40–50% U.S. Representative Mike Bost Republican Party (United States) Mike Bost Republican Party (United States)
Illinois's 12th congressional district
The incumbent was Republican Mike Bost, who had represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 52% of the vote in 2014, defeating Democratic incumbent William Enyart. The district had an even PVI.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Mike Bost, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Mike Bost (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 74,454 100.0
74,454 100.0
Democratic primary
Prior to the Democratic primary, international aid worker Edward Vowell had formed an exploratory committee.
Candidates
Nominee
C.J. Baricevic, attorneyhttp://www.bnd.com/news/local/article22796916.html Belleville attorney C.J. Baricevic confirms run for Congress Belleville News-Democrat Fitzgerald Mike June 1, 2015 June 2, 2015
Declined
Jerry Costello II, state representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2016-sheila-simon-illinois-mike-bost/ Illinois Democrat Hesitant on House Race CQ Roll Call Cahn, Emily Gonzales, Nathan February 3, 2015 February 3, 2015 February 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150204020730/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2016-sheila-simon-illinois-mike-bost/ dead
Jay Hoffman, state representative
Brendan Kelly, St. Clair County State's Attorney
Sheila Simon, former lieutenant governor and nominee for Comptroller in 2014http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/sheila-simon-considers-run-for-state-senate/article_5923f2c5-f5f3-5088-829c-a2d79ad89250.html Sheila Simon considers run for state Senate The Southern Illinoisan Parker Molly June 15, 2015 June 25, 2015http://thesouthern.com/news/sheila-simon-announces-bid-for-illinois-state-senate/article_7d7253ab-e182-5527-ae5e-3cccfc37c211.html Sheila Simon announces bid for Illinois State Senate The Southern Illinoisan Hancock Amanda September 8, 2015 September 11, 2015
Edward Vowell, international aid worker
Rick Watson, St. Clair County Sheriffhttp://www.bnd.com/news/local/article29543671.html Watson won't run for Congress; Baricevic's candidacy assailed Belleville News-Democrat Fitzgerald Mike July 30, 2015 August 24, 2015
Primary results
Democratic primary results
C.J. Baricevic Democratic Party (United States) 70,580 100.0
70,580 100.0
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
Paula Bradshaw, nurse, local radio talk show host and nominee for this seat in 2012 & 2014
Eliminated in primary
Sadona Folkner
Primary results
Green primary results
Paula Bradshaw Green Party (United States) 117 80.1
Sadona Folkner Green Party (United States) 29 19.9
146 100.0
General election
Campaign
FEC complaint
On June 28 the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission with allegations of election illegality involving the Baricevic campaign."FEC complaint alleges Keefe partners improperly reimbursed employees who contributed to C.J. Baricevic". Madison - St. Clair Record. 6/28/16. Retrieved 7/8/16.
Endorsements
Mike Bost (R) Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsLikely RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016
Results
Bost defeated Baricevic and Bradshaw in the general election on November 8, 2016, winning 54% of the vote.Wall Tobias Bost holds off Baricevic, Bradshaw in 12th Congressional District http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article113414018.html 11 November 2016 Belleville News-Democrat November 8, 2016
Illinois's 12th congressional district, 2016
Republican Party (United States)
Mike Bost (incumbent)
169,976
54.3
Democratic Party (United States)
C.J. Baricevic
124,246
39.7
Green Party (United States)
Paula Bradshaw
18,780
6.0
313,002
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 13
2016 Illinois's 13th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13 2018 x150px File:Rodney Davis official photo 2016 (cropped) 3x4.jpg Rodney Davis Republican Party (United States) 187,583 59.7% File:3x4.svg Mark Wicklund Democratic Party (United States) 126,811 40.3% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 13th district by county.svg 250px County results Davis: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% Wicklund: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Rodney Davis Republican Party (United States) Rodney Davis Republican Party (United States)
Illinois's 13th congressional district
The incumbent was Republican Rodney L. Davis, who had represented the district since 2013. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2014. The district had an even PVI. Davis ran for re-election.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2015-09-04/davis-shimkus-running-again.html Davis, Shimkus running again The News-Gazette Kacich Tom September 4, 2015 September 17, 2015
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Rodney Davis, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Ethan Vandersand, pharmacisthttp://wlds.com/news/greene-county-man-enters-congressional-race/ Greene County man enters Congressional race WLDS McCabe Jim December 1, 2015 December 2, 2015http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2015-12-02/tom-kacich-davis-gop-challenger-realistic-his-chances.html Davis' GOP challenger realistic on his chances The News-Gazette Kacich Tom December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015
Endorsements
Rodney Davis Newspapers
Chicago Tribune
Primary results
Republican primary results
Rodney L. Davis (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 71,447 77.0
Ethan Vandersand Republican Party (United States) 21,401 23.0
92,848 100.0
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Mark Wicklund, president of the Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation and former Macon County Board memberhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2015-10-14/tom-kacich-dem-announce-run-against-davis.html Dem to announce run against Davis The News-Gazette Kacich Tom October 14, 2015 October 14, 2015
Declined
Tom Banning, Assistant Illinois Attorney Generalhttp://www.sj-r.com/article/20150822/OPINION/150829805/2011/OPINION/ Veterans advocate Tom Banning may run for Congress in 13th The State Journal-Register Schoenburg Bernard August 22, 2015 August 24, 2015
Tony DelGiorno, Sangamon County Board Member
David Gill, physician and nominee in 2004, 2006, 2010, and 2012 (running as Independent)http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2015-04-22/tom-kacich-gill-making-his-fifth-run-independent.html Gill making his fifth run – as an independent The News-Gazette Kacich Tom April 22, 2015 April 27, 2015http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/gill-plotting-another-bid-for-congress/article_8e425326-14fb-5ee6-b462-9aa304dfa051.html Gill plotting another bid for Congress The Pantagraph Erickson Kurt August 18, 2015 August 24, 2015
Andy Manar, state senatorhttp://herald-review.com/news/local/rauner-s-salary-numbers-don-t-add-up/article_419b1354-a401-551e-9bc0-77a53063d5f2.html Rauner's salary numbers don't add up Herald & Review Erickson Kurt February 15, 2015 August 24, 2015
Julia Rietz, Champaign County State's Attorneyhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2015-04-24/toms-mailbag-april-24-2015.html Tom's mailbag April 24, 2015 The News-Gazette Kacich Tom April 24, 2015 June 5, 2015
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Mark Wicklund Democratic Party (United States) 71,430 100.0
71,430 100.0
Independents
Physician David Gill, the Democratic nominee for this district in 2004, 2006, 2010, and 2012 announced that he would make a fifth run, but as an independent this time. In order to qualify for the general election ballot, Gill needed to file nomination papers by June 27, 2016.
General election
Endorsements
Rodney Davis (R) Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 13th congressional district, 2016
Republican Party (United States)
Rodney L. Davis (incumbent)
187,583
59.7
Democratic Party (United States)
Mark Wicklund
126,811
40.3
314,394
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 14
2016 Illinois's 14th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14 2018 x150px File:Randy Hultgren, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Randy Hultgren Republican Party (United States) File:3x4.svg Jim Walz Democratic Party (United States) 59.3% 200,508 137,589 40.7% 2016 IL-14.svg 130px County resultsHultgren: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% Walz: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren Republican Party (United States) Randy Hultgren Republican Party (United States)
Illinois's 14th congressional district
The incumbent was Republican Randy Hultgren, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+5.
Republican primary
Joe Walsh, former Republican representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district from 2011 to 2013 and radio talk show host on 560 AM considered a primary bid against Hultgren.http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150914/news/150919433/ Lester: The rundown on Joe Walsh's potential bid for Congress September 14, 2015 Daily Herald 20 September 2015 Walsh did not file to run, leaving Hultgren unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Candidates
Nominee
Randy Hultgren, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
Joe Walsh, former U.S. representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Randy Hultgren (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 101,299 100.0
101,299 100.0
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Jim Walz
Eliminated in primary
John Hosta
Jesse Maggitt
Endorsements
Jim Walz Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Jim Walz Democratic Party (United States) 27,706 42.7
John Hosta Democratic Party (United States) 24,866 38.3
Jesse Maggitt Democratic Party (United States) 12,311 19.0
64,883 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 14th congressional district, 2016
Republican Party (United States)
Randy Hultgren (incumbent)
200,508
59.3
Democratic Party (United States)
Jim Walz
137,589
40.7
338,097
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 15
2016 Illinois's 15th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15 2018 x150px File:John Shimkus official photo (cropped).jpg John Shimkus Republican Party (United States) 274,554 100.0% U.S. Representative John Shimkus Republican Party (United States) John Shimkus Republican Party (United States)
Illinois's 15th congressional district
The incumbent was Republican John Shimkus, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 20th district from 1997 to 2003. He was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+14. Shimkus ran for re-election.
Republican primary
State Senator Kyle McCarter unsuccessfully challenged Shimkus from the right.http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article38146497.html McCarter kicks off campaign against Shimkus; declares himself more conservative Belleville News-Democrat Brueggemann Brian October 7, 2015 October 7, 2015McDermott Kevin A Short Run-Down of Illinois' Primary Situation Headed Toward March 15 https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/kevin-mcdermott/a-short-run-down-of-illinois-primary-situation-headed-toward/article_fa92320a-283d-55ba-8e9e-1e65aba8d860.html February 16, 2016 stltoday.com February 19, 2015
Candidates
Nominee
John Shimkus, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Kyle McCarter, state senator
Endorsements
John Shimkus State officials
Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinoishttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2015-10-07/update-rauner-backing-shimkus-over-mccarter.html Update: Rauner backing Shimkus over McCarter October 7, 2015 February 19, 2016
Newspapers
Chicago Tribune
Kyle McCarter Organizations
Club for GrowthBustos Joseph Club for Growth Endorses McCarter Over Shimkus http://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/election/article53343265.html January 6, 2016 bnd.com February 19, 2016
Primary results
Republican primary results
John Shimkus (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 76,547 60.4
Kyle McCarter Republican Party (United States) 50,245 39.6
126,792 100.0
Democratic primary
No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 15th congressional district, 2016
Republican Party (United States)
John Shimkus (incumbent)
274,554
100.0
274,554
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 16
2016 Illinois's 16th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16 2018 x150px File:Adam Kinzinger Congressional Photo 2017 (cropped).jpg Adam Kinzinger Republican Party (United States) 259,853 100% U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger Republican Party (United States) Adam Kinzinger Republican Party (United States)
Illinois's 16th congressional district
The incumbent was Republican Adam Kinzinger, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2011 to 2013. He was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+4.
Republican primary
Congressman Adam Kinzinger was considered a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate if Republican senator Mark Kirk had decided not to run again.http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/10/7/1429038/-Adam-Kinzinger-positions-himself-as-replacement-should-Mark-Kirk-s-campaign-falter Adam Kinzinger positions himself as replacement should Mark Kirk's campaign falter Daily Kos Elections Nir David October 7, 2015 December 2, 2015 However, Senator Kirk ended up filing for re-election and Kinzinger remained running for re-election.http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/11/24/kinzinger-announces-re-election-bid/a7gpxig/ Kinzinger announces re-election bid Sauk Valley Media Eggemeier Pam November 24, 2015 December 2, 2015
Colin McGroarty announced on July 16, 2015, at a meeting of the Northern Illinois Tea Party that he would challenge Kinzinger for the Republican nomination.http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/07/17/mcgroarty-wary-of-party-labels/atgm0xs/ McGroarty wary of party labels Sauk Valley Media Eggemeier Pam July 19, 2015 December 2, 2015 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208165950/http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/07/17/mcgroarty-wary-of-party-labels/atgm0xs/ dead
Candidates
Nominee
Adam Kinzinger, incumbent U.S. representative
Removed
Colin McGroarty, technology consultant and Tea Party activist
Primary results
Republican primary results
Adam Kinzinger (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 101,421 100.0
Colin McGroarty (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 2 0.0
101,423 100.0
Democratic primary
No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 16th congressional district, 2016
Republican Party (United States)
Adam Kinzinger (incumbent)
259,722
99.9
Independent
John Burchardt (write-in)
131
0.1
259,853
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 17
2016 Illinois's 17th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17 2018 x150px File:Cheri Bustos official photo (cropped).jpg Cheri Bustos Democratic Party (United States) 173,125 60.3% File:3x4.svg Patrick Harlan Republican Party (United States) 113,943 39.7% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 17th district by county.svg 150px County resultsBustos: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos Democratic Party (United States) Cheri Bustos Democratic Party (United States)
Illinois's 17th congressional district
The incumbent was Democrat Cheri Bustos, who had represented the district since 2013. She was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+7.
Bustos considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided to run for re-election instead.http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-senate-race-cheri-bustos-2016-mark-kirk/ Cheri Bustos Keeps Door Open to Senate Run Roll Call Cahn Emily January 20, 2015 August 24, 2015 August 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150803221753/http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-senate-race-cheri-bustos-2016-mark-kirk/ deadhttp://www.saukvalley.com/2015/03/30/bustos-wont-run-for-senate-praises-duckworth/awdp68s/ Bustos won't run for Senate, praises Duckworth Sauk Valley Media Tareen Sophia March 30, 2015 August 24, 2015
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Cheri Bustos, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Cheri Bustos (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 70,319 100.0
70,319 100.0
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Patrick Harlan, fuel truck driver and president of the Knox County Tea Partyhttp://www.galesburg.com/article/20150913/NEWS/150919883 Knox County Tea Party leader running for Congress The Register-Mail Hobe Marty September 13, 2015 October 13, 2015
Eliminated in primary
Jack Boccarossa, retired engineer and tree farm ownerhttp://wgil.com/v3/2015/12/01/three-candidates-filed-for-17th-congressional-seat/ Boccarossa Becomes 2nd GOP Candidate for 17th District WGIL December 1, 2015 December 2, 2015
Endorsements
Jack Boccarossa Newspapers
Chicago Tribune
Primary results
Republican primary results
Patrick Harlan Republican Party (United States) 52,405 75.7
Jack Boccarossa Republican Party (United States) 16,805 24.3
69,210 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Cheri Bustos (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" ProgramBen Ray Lujan FRONTLINE DEMOCRATS 2015-2016 http://dccc.org/frontline-democrats-2015-2016/ dccc.org/ DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161024113119/http://dccc.org/frontline-democrats-2015-2016/ 24 October 2016 12 February 2015
EMILY's ListU.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house emilyslist.org/ 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house 12 October 2016
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely DOctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 17th congressional district, 2016
Democratic Party (United States)
Cheri Bustos (incumbent)
173,125
60.3
Republican Party (United States)
Patrick Harlan
113,943
39.7
287,068
100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 18
2016 Illinois's 18th congressional district election Illinois presidential no 2015 Illinois's 18th congressional district special election 2015 (special) 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 18 2018 x150px File:Darin LaHood official portrait (cropped 2).jpg Darin LaHood Republican Party (US) 250,506 72.1% File:3x4.svg Junius Rodriguez Democratic Party (US) 96,770 27.9% 2016 Congressional election in Illinois' 18th district by county.svg 280px County resultsLaHood: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% U.S. Representative Darin LaHood Republican Party (US) Darin LaHood Republican Party (US)
Illinois's 18th congressional district
The incumbent was Republican Darin LaHood, who had represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 69% of the vote in the September 10, 2015 special election to fill the remainder of the term of former Congressman Aaron Schock. Aaron Schock, who had represented the district since 2009 resigned March 31, 2015 due to controversy over his spending. The district had a PVI of R+11.
Republican primary
Mark Zalcman, a Normal, Illinois attorney, planned to challenge Schock in the Republican primary election in March 2016. Zalcman promoted a platform based on his Christian Gospel-centered faith and values.Chris Kaergard http://www.pjstar.com/article/20150309/NEWS/150309233 Bloomington attorney Mark Zalcman announces GOP primary challenge to Aaron Schock - News - Journal Star - Peoria, IL Pjstar.com March 9, 2015 March 13, 2015 Zalcman declined to run in the special election due to a shortened period to obtain the necessary signatures to qualify for the ballot.http://khqa.com/news/local/republican-mark-zalcman-withdraws-from-special-election?id=1190439#.VSv2Y5Nzq6N Republican Mark Zalcman withdraws from special election April 13, 2015 April 13, 2015 KHQA-TV Zalcman announced that he would focus on the 2016 primary instead. Zalcman did not file for this seat, leaving LaHood unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Candidates
Nominee
Darin LaHood, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
Mark Zalcman, attorney
Primary results
Republican primary results
Darin LaHood (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 130,419 100.0
130,419 100.0
Democratic primary
No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.
Write-in
Darrel Miller
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Darrel Miller (write-in) Democratic Party (United States) 148 100.0
148 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016
Results
Illinois's 18th congressional district, 2016
Republican Party (United States)
Darin LaHood (incumbent)
250,506
72.1
Democratic Party (United States)
Junius Rodriguez
96,770
27.9
Independent
Don Vance (write-in)
7
0.0
347,283
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
References
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External links
U.S. House elections in Illinois, 2016 at Ballotpedia
Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets
House
Illinois
2016