2016 United States Senate election in Illinois

none January 2026 January 2018 2016 United States Senate election in Illinois Illinois presidential no 2010 United States Senate elections in Illinois 2010 2022 United States Senate election in Illinois 2022 November 8, 2016 150x150px File: Tammy Duckworth, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) 3,012,940 54.86% File:Senator Mark Kirk official portrait crop.jpg Mark Kirk Republican Party (United States) 2,184,693 39.78% 160px County results 160px Congressional district results 160px Township results 160px Precinct results Duckworth: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Kirk: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No data U.S. Senator Mark Kirk Republican Party (United States) Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) 68.39% The 2016 United States Senate election in Illinois was held on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Illinois, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Prior to the election, incumbent senator Mark Kirk (R) was considered to be the most vulnerable senator among those seeking re-election in 2016Plotkin Mark 2016-05-20 Mark Kirk is your most vulnerable senator of 2016 https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/campaign/280643-mark-kirk-is-your-most-vulnerable-senator-of-2016/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160523090759/http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/campaign/280643-mark-kirk-is-your-most-vulnerable-senator-of-2016 dead May 23, 2016 2023-04-05 The Hill en-USThe most endangered Republican in the country https://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/mark-kirk-senate-2016-republicans-illinois-215070 2023-04-05 POLITICO October 27, 2015 en due to Illinois's heavy Democratic partisan balance; news networks and analysts widely expected a Democratic pickup. Party primary elections were held on March 15, 2016. Kirk lost re-election to a second full termhttp://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-mark-kirk-illinois-senate-race Mark Kirk: 'No Frickin' Way Am I Retiring' Roll Call November 14, 2014 November 15, 2014 December 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141229192712/http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-mark-kirk-illinois-senate-race/ dead to Tammy Duckworth, the U.S. representative from Illinois's 8th congressional district and a decorated combat veteran of the Iraq War. Duckworth became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Illinois since fellow Democrat Carol Moseley Braun in 1992. Despite his loss, Kirk outperformed Trump in the concurrent presidential election by around 2 percentage points. This is the last time a senator from Illinois lost re-election. Background In 2010, Republican Mark Kirk was elected to the Senate for Illinois, defeating Democratic nominee Alexi Giannoulias by 59,220 votes out of more than 3.7 million votes cast. Kirk suffered a severe stroke in January 2012 that kept him away from the Senate until January 2013.Ed O'Keefe Mark Kirk makes dramatic return to the Senate https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/01/03/mark-kirk-makes-dramatic-return-to-the-senate July 17, 2014 The Washington Post January 3, 2013 In June 2013 he confirmed that he was "planning" to run for re-election,Matthew Cooper Mark Kirk Survived a Stroke--Now He's Picking Fights in Congress http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/mark-kirk-survived-a-stroke-now-he-s-picking-fights-in-congress-20130628 July 17, 2014 National Journal June 28, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130701014650/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/mark-kirk-survived-a-stroke-now-he-s-picking-fights-in-congress-20130628 July 1, 2013 Meredith Shiner Kirk's Next Challenge? Re-Election in 2016 http://www.rollcall.com/news/kirks_next_challenge_re_election_in_2016-230378-1.html July 17, 2014 Roll Call January 26, 2014 but there was speculation that he might retire,Emily Cahn Illinois Options Depend on Chicago Turnover Farm Team http://www.rollcall.com/news/illinois_options_depend_on_chicago_turnover_farm_team-225575-1.html?pg=2 July 17, 2014 Roll Call June 12, 2013 particularly in the wake of the departure of several of his senior staff.Mark Kirk loses chief of staff, but odds grow Duckworth won't run against him http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20141111/BLOGS02/141119947 Crain's Chicago Business November 11, 2014 November 12, 2014 Greg Hinzhttp://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2014/11/will-the-rauner-victory-prompt-kirk-to-step-aside-before-2016.html Will the Rauner victory prompt Kirk to step aside before 2016? Illinois Review November 10, 2014 November 13, 2014 Republican Bruce Rauner was elected governor in 2014, and a possible scenario was that Kirk would resign early, allowing Rauner to appoint another Republican as the replacement.http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Speculation-Grows-Over-Mark-Kirks-Political-Future-282424141.html Speculation Grows Over Mark Kirk's Political Future ABC Chicago November 12, 2014 November 13, 2014 Potential replacements included U.S. representatives Bob Dold, Adam Kinzinger, Aaron Schock, and Peter Roskam, State Senators Jason Barickman and Christine Radogno, hedge fund manager and founder and CEO of Citadel LLC Kenneth C. Griffin, and businesswoman Beth Christie. In November 2014, Kirk reiterated that he was going to run for re-election. Kirk was identified by The Washington Post, The New York Times, Politico, The Huffington Post, Slate and Roll Call as one of the most vulnerable Republican senators up for re-election in 2016.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/can-republicans-hold-on-to-senate-majority-in-2016-theres-reason-for-doubt/2014/11/09/e3c18a70-6825-11e4-b053-65cea7903f2e_story.html Can Republicans hold on to Senate majority in 2016? There's reason for doubt November 9, 2014 November 11, 2014 The Washington Post Chris Cillizzahttps://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/us/politics/2016-headwinds-raise-stakes-for-gop-in-this-years-midterms.html Tough Tests Looming in 2016 Raise Stakes for G.O.P. in Midterm Elections The New York Times April 12, 2014 November 13, 2014https://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/2016-elections-key-states-112801.html The 10 states that could decide the next Senate Politico November 12, 2014 November 13, 2014http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/06/senate-2016_n_6109472.html Here's The Democratic Route Back To Senate Control In 2016 The Huffington Post November 6, 2014 November 13, 2014http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2014/07/03/the_seven_senate_races_democrats_should_be_optimistic_about_in_2016.html The Seven Senate Races Democrats Should Be Optimistic About in 2016 Slate July 3, 2014 November 13, 2014http://atr.rollcall.com/races-to-watch-2016-mark-kirk-illinois-senate 10 Races to Watch in 2016: Illinois Senate Roll Call December 23, 2014 December 26, 2014 December 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141227131227/http://atr.rollcall.com/races-to-watch-2016-mark-kirk-illinois-senate/ dead Turnout 2016 Illinois elections#Turnout For the primary election, turnout was 41.94%, with 3,215,334 votes cast.Voter Turnout https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VoterTurnout.aspx?MID=fVf30XCcBCY%3d&T=637204877664537563 www.elections.il.gov Illinois State Board of Elections 22 March 2020 August 26, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250826050848/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VoterTurnout.aspx?MID=fVf30XCcBCY%3D&T=637204877664537563 dead Election Results https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx www.elections.il.gov Illinois State Board of Elections 23 March 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200222093629/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx February 22, 2020 dead For the general election, turnout was 68.39%, with 5,491,878 votes cast.Voter Turnout https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VoterTurnout.aspx?MID=fVf30XCcBCY%3d&T=637204879738085590 www.elections.il.gov Illinois State Board of Elections 22 March 2020 May 2, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250502212157/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VoterTurnout.aspx?MID=fVf30XCcBCY%3D&T=637204879738085590 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mark Kirk, incumbent U.S. senator Eliminated in primary James Marter, businessmanhttp://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20151005/BLOGS02/151009924/kirk-picks-up-primary-challenger-from-the-right Kirk picks up primary challenger from the right Crain's Chicago Business Hinz Greg October 5, 2015 October 10, 2015 Removed from ballot Elizabeth Pahlke, independent candidate for IL-02 in 2013http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-primary-march-2016-candidate-filing-met-1201-20151130-story.html U.S. Senate, state's attorney's races take shape on last day of filing Chicago Tribune Pearson Rick Dardick Hal November 30, 2015 December 1, 2015http://fox2now.com/2016/01/08/1-of-sen-kirks-gop-primary-opponents-doesnt-make-ballot 1 of Sen. Kirk's GOP primary opponents doesn't make ballot KTVI January 8, 2016 January 11, 2016 Withdrawn Ron Wallace, investment advisor, conservative activist and economics professorhttp://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2015/08/schilling-planned-parenthood-vote-likely-to-get-mark-kirk-primaried-.html Schilling: Planned Parenthood Vote Likely to Get Mark Kirk Primaried Illinois Review August 7, 2015 September 11, 2015https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1667449153472968&id=1606232479594636 I dropped out of the race, because of a medical problem, in my family Facebook Wallace Ron October 9, 2015 October 30, 2015 Declined William J. Kelly, television producer, nominee for IL-01 in 1994, candidate for Illinois Comptroller in 2010 and candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 2015http://wtax.com/news/101101-william-kelly-is-back-bashing-sen-mark-kirk William Kelly is Back — Bashing Sen. Mark Kirk WTAX July 31, 2015 September 11, 2015http://theillinoisinsider.com/index.php/2015/08/03/william-j-kelly-im-exploring-a-race-for-u-s-senate-against-mark-kirk William J. Kelly: "I'm exploring a race for U.S. Senate against Mark Kirk" The Illinois Insider August 3, 2015 September 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150809082422/http://theillinoisinsider.com/index.php/2015/08/03/william-j-kelly-im-exploring-a-race-for-u-s-senate-against-mark-kirk/ August 9, 2015 dead http://www.nationaljournal.com/hotline/2015/08/03/Durbin-Defends-Kirk Durbin Defends Kirk National Journal Drusch Andrea August 10, 2015 September 11, 2015 Bobby Schilling, former U.S. representativehttp://www.nationaljournal.com/hotline/2015/08/10/Schilling-Calls-Kirk-Challenge Schilling Calls for Kirk Challenge National Journal Drusch Andrea August 10, 2015 September 11, 2015 Joe Walsh, conservative radio talk show host and former U.S. representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-mark-kirk-illinois-senate-race Mark Kirk: 'No Frickin' Way Am I Retiring' Roll Call Cahn Emily November 14, 2014 November 14, 2014 December 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141229192712/http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-mark-kirk-illinois-senate-race/ dead Riopell, Mike (February 16, 2015) - "Joe Walsh Eyes Challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk". Daily Herald. Retrieved February 17, 2015.Sweet, Lynn (February 17, 2015) - "Former Rep. Joe Walsh 'Looking At' Bid to Oust Sen. Mark Kirk" https://web.archive.org/web/20150219025335/http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/376204/former-rep-joe-walsh-looking-bid-oust-sen-mark-kirk February 19, 2015 . Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 21, 2015.http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151130/news/151139890 Who's in, who's out in congressional primaries Daily Herald Riopell Mike November 30, 2015 December 1, 2015 Endorsements Mark Kirk State politicians John Bolton, former United States Ambassador to the United Nationshttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/01/08/bolton_endorses_16_for_re-election_to_congress.html Bolton Endorses 16 for Re-Election to Congress RealClearPolitics Arkin James January 8, 2016 January 10, 2016 Newspapers Chicago Tribunehttp://elections.chicagotribune.com/candidates Editorial board questionnaires www.chicagotribune.com Chicago Tribune February 27, 2016 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-mark-kirk-senate-republican-endorsement-edit-20160304-story.html Chicago Tribune's U.S. Senate endorsement: Mark Kirk for the Republicans Chicago Tribune March 14, 2016 (for primary) James Marter Individuals Dick Conklin, Knox County Board member Mark Curran, Lake County sheriffhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151215/news/151219282 Lake sheriff backs Kirk opponent for U.S. Senate Daily Herald Riopell Mike December 15, 2015 January 22, 2016 Trent Franks, U.S. representative (AZ-08)http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/01/marter.html Returning from D.C. Trip, Marter Pushes Ahead to Challenge Kirk for U.S. Senate Illinois Review January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016 Patrick Harlan, president of the Knox County Tea Party and candidate for IL-17 in 2016http://www.galesburg.com/article/20160118/NEWS/160119708 Marter gains Tea Party support The Register-Mail Hobe Marty January 18, 2016 January 22, 2016 Organizations ALIPAC (Americans for Legal Immigration PAC)http://www.marter4senate.us/sub/index.php/news-events/102-alipac-endorses-james-marter-for-us-senate-against-amnesty-supporter-mark-kirk-r-il ALIPAC Endorses James Marter for US Senate Against Amnesty Supporter Mark Kirk (R-IL) Marter for Senate January 14, 2016 January 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160130070952/http://www.marter4senate.us/sub/index.php/news-events/102-alipac-endorses-james-marter-for-us-senate-against-amnesty-supporter-mark-kirk-r-il January 30, 2016 dead Chicago 11th Ward Republican Partyhttp://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2015/12/11th-ward-gop-censures-kirk-and-endorses-challenger-james-marter.html Chicago Ward GOP Org Censures Kirk; Endorses GOP Challenger James Marter Illinois Review December 16, 2015 January 22, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkKirk JamesMarter UndecidedChicago TribuneChicago Tribune March 2–6, 2016 600 ± 4.1% 65% 22% 12%SIU Simon InstituteSIU Simon Institute February 15–20, 2016 306 ± 5.6%53% 14% 33% Results thumb|upright|300x300px|Results by county #d40000 Kirk—70–80% #cc2f4a Kirk—60–70% #e27f90 Kirk—50–60% Republican primary resultshttps://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=SKR13%2f24Geo%3d Election Results GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/2/2016 Illinois State Board of Elections March 2, 2016 December 13, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20161202210230/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=SKR13%2f24Geo%3d December 2, 2016 dead Mark Kirk (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 931,619 70.6 James T. Marter Republican Party (United States) 388,571 29.4 1,320,190 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tammy Duckworth, U.S. representativeMeredith Shiner Kirk Vs. Duckworth for Senate in 2016? http://atr.rollcall.com/kirk-vs-duckworth-for-senate-in-2016 Roll Call July 17, 2014 January 27, 2014 July 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140719194433/http://atr.rollcall.com/kirk-vs-duckworth-for-senate-in-2016/ dead Lynn Sweet Rep. Tammy Duckworth to announce for Senate, likely on Monday http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/476096/rep-tammy-duckworth-announce-senate-monday Chicago Sun Times March 28, 2015 March 27, 2015 March 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150328164646/http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/476096/rep-tammy-duckworth-announce-senate-monday dead Skiba Katherine Duckworth to Challenge Kirk for U.S. Senate http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-senate-mark-kirk-20150330-story.html#page=1 March 30, 2015 Chicago Tribune March 30, 2015 Eliminated in primary Napoleon Harris, state senator and candidate for Illinois's 2nd congressional district in 2013http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20150130/NEWS02/150139976/are-a-policy-wonk-and-a-former-nfl-player-ready-for-2016 Are a policy wonk and a former NFL player ready for 2016? January 30, 2015 February 1, 2015 Crain's Chicago Business Miller Richhttp://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20151027/BLOGS02/151029840/state-sen-napoleon-harris-to-enter-race-against-mark-kirk State Sen. Napoleon Harris to enter race against Mark Kirk October 27, 2015 October 30, 2015 Crain's Chicago Business Hinz Greg Andrea Zopp, former president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, former Chicago Board of Education memberhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Andrea-Zopp-Decides-To-Run-For-Kirks-Senate-Seat-303913621.html Andrea Zopp Decides To Run For Kirk's Senate Seat WMAQ-TV Ahern Mary Ann May 15, 2015 May 15, 20155/28-Andrea L. Zopp Ends Dynamic Tenure at Chicago Urban League http://www.thechicagourbanleague.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=368&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=989&PageID=1 Chicago Urban League July 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150906103836/http://www.thechicagourbanleague.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=368&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=989&PageID=1 September 6, 2015 dead Withdrawn Tio Hardiman, former director of CeaseFire and candidate for governor in 2014 (ran for IL-01, then withdrew to run for Cook County clerk of courtErin Carlson http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Tio-Hardiman-running-for-senate-Twitter-governor-candidate-Illinois-262009901.html Tio Hardiman, Ex-Candidate for Illinois Governor, Teases a U.S. Senate Run NBC Chicago June 6, 2014 July 17, 2014http://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, 2015http://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 22, 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 ) Robert Marshall, radiologist and perennial candidate (running for IL-06)http://wymg.com/news/101101-meet-dr-robert-marshall-u-s-senate-candidate Meet Dr. Robert Marshall, U.S. Senate Candidate WYMG August 21, 2015 September 11, 2015http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151123/news/151129636 Primary contests for Congress take shape. Who's running? Daily Herald Riopell Mike November 23, 2015 December 1, 2015 Declined Daniel Biss, state senator (running for state comptroller)Paul Merrion 40 under 40 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/40-under-40-2014?recipient=Biss Crain's Chicago Business January 14, 2015 November 2014Pearson Rick Democratic Sen. Biss with $1.2 million to run for state comptroller http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-democratic-sen-biss-with-12-million-to-run-for-state-comptroller-20150716-story.html July 30, 2015 Chicago Tribune Tribune Publishing July 16, 2015 Richard Boykin, Cook County Commissionerhttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/851676/sneed-county-commissioner-boykin-forms-exploratory-committee-senate-run Sneed exclusive: Commissioner Boykin eyes Senate run Chicago Sun-Times Sneed Michael August 4, 2015 August 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150808001251/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/851676/sneed-county-commissioner-boykin-forms-exploratory-committee-senate-run August 8, 2015 dead http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-democratic-us-senate-race-met-0910-20150909-story.html Cook County commissioner opts against Democratic U.S. Senate run Chicago Tribune Dardick Hal Pearson Rick September 9, 2015 September 11, 2015 Cheri Bustos, U.S. representativeSkiba, Katherine (February 12, 2015) - "4 U.S. House Democrats From Illinois Consider a Challenge to Sen. Mark Kirk". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 23, 2015. Jacqueline Y. Collins, state senatorhttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/626040/sneed-exclusive-hillarys-lunch-date Sneed exclusive: Hillary's lunch date Chicago Sun-Times Sneed Michael May 21, 2015 June 3, 2015 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208052048/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/626040/sneed-exclusive-hillarys-lunch-date dead Tom Dart, sheriff of Cook County Bill Foster, U.S. representativehttps://twitter.com/AaronBlakeWP/status/586568329579646976 Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.), who had been "seriously considering" an #ILSEN bid, endorses Tammy Duckworth April 10, 2015 April 10, 2015 Aaron Blake TwitterPearson Rick Foster Won't Run for U.S. Senate, Backs Duckworth http://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, 2015 Mike Frerichs, Illinois Treasurer Daniel Hynes, former Illinois Comptroller, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2004 and candidate for governor of Illinois in 2010https://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/2016-senate-races-113837_Page2.html 16 in '16: The new battle for the Senate December 29, 2014 December 29, 2014 Politico Cheney Kyle Robin Kelly, U.S. representativehttp://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 Lisa Madigan, Illinois Attorney General Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United StatesMichelle Obama nixes politics: Illinois Senate not in her future http://politics.suntimes.com/article/washington/michelle-obama-nixes-politics-illinois-senator-not-her-future/tue-06242014-935am Chicago Sun-Times June 24, 2014 July 31, 2014 Lynn Sweet https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052024/http://politics.suntimes.com/article/washington/michelle-obama-nixes-politics-illinois-senator-not-her-future/tue-06242014-935am August 8, 2014 dead Mike Quigley, U.S. representativeDuckworth, Foster, Bustos & Kelly all mull challenges to Sen. Mark Kirk http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/317093/rep-tammy-duckwork-others-might-challenge-sen-mark-kirk Chicago Sun-Times January 24, 2015 January 24, 2015 Lynn Sweet January 27, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150127232736/http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/317093/rep-tammy-duckwork-others-might-challenge-sen-mark-kirk dead Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois Kwame Raoul, state senatorhttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/893451/sen-raoul-zopp-qualified-senate-obama Sen. Raoul: Zopp more qualified for Senate than Obama was Chicago Sun-Times Schlikerman Becky August 20, 2015 August 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824195647/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/893451/sen-raoul-zopp-qualified-senate-obama August 24, 2015 dead Jan Schakowsky, U.S. representativehttp://dailynorthwestern.com/2015/08/04/city/evanston-democrats-show-support-straw-poll-tammy-duckworths-u-s-senate-bid Evanston Democrats show support for Tammy Duckworth's U.S. Senate bid in straw poll The Daily Northwestern Jacobs Julia August 4, 2015 August 25, 2015 Sheila Simon, former lieutenant governor of Illinois and nominee for Illinois Comptroller in 2014Could Michelle Obama Run for the US Senate http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/30/could-michelle-obama-run-for-the-u-s-senate.html The Daily Beast March 30, 2013 July 17, 2014 Eleanor Clifthttp://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 Endorsements Tammy Duckworth U.S. cabinet members and cabinet-level officials Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State, 2008 presidential candidate and 2016 presidential nomineehttp://www.washingtonexaminer.com/after-hillary-clinton-endorsement-tammy-duckworth-changes-her-tune-on-benghazi/article/2573141 Tammy Duckworth changes her tune on Benghazi Washington Examiner Schow Ashe September 30, 2015 August 15, 2016 U.S. senators Dick Durbin, Illinoishttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/662739/durbin-endorses-duckworth-senate-bid Sen. Durbin endorses Rep. Duckworth's Senate bid Chicago Sun-Times Sweet Lynn June 4, 2015 June 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150606082651/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/662739/durbin-endorses-duckworth-senate-bid June 6, 2015 dead Kirsten Gillibrand, New Yorkhttps://twitter.com/SenGillibrand/status/682651479107334144 Proud to support @TammyforIL @DonnaFEdwards @KamalaHarris @Maggie_Hassan @Ann_Kirkpatrick @CatherineForNV & @KatieMcGintyPA for Senate. Twitter Kirsten Gillibrand December 31, 2015 January 13, 2016 Harry Reid, Nevadahttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-national-democratic-endorsement-met-0710-20150709-story.html Rep. Tammy Duckworth gets boost from national Senate Democratic endorsement Chicago Tribune Pearson Rick July 9, 2015 February 12, 2016 Jon Tester, Montana Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts U.S. representatives Bill Foster, Illinois Jan Schakowsky, Illinois Labor unions AFL–CIOhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-union-endorsement-duckworth-mendoza-met-1010-20150930-story.html Major union group backs Duckworth over Zopp for U.S. Senate Chicago Tribune Pearson Rick September 30, 2015 October 11, 2015 IFT - Illinois Federation of Teachershttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-us-senate-teachers-endorsement-20160131-story.html Morning Spin: Duckworth snags teachers union endorsement in U.S. Senate race Chicago Tribune February 1, 2016 February 12, 2016 Organizations Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee EMILY's Listhttp://chicago.suntimes.com/lynn-sweet-politics/7/71/564688/emilys-list-endorses-duckworth-waiting-kelly-zopp EMILY's List endorses Duckworth; not waiting for Kelly, Zopp Chicago Sun-Times Sweet Lynn April 30, 2015 April 30, 2015 May 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150501103754/http://chicago.suntimes.com/lynn-sweet-politics/7/71/564688/emilys-list-endorses-duckworth-waiting-kelly-zopp dead VoteVets.orghttps://thehill.com/policy/defense/238151-votevets-gets-into-the-2016-race-early/ VoteVets gets into the 2016 race early The Hill Matishak Martin April 8, 2015 April 17, 2015 Newspapers Chicago Tribunehttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-tammy-duckworth-chicago-tribune-endorsement-zopp-harris-edit-20160304-story.html Chicago Tribune's U.S. Senate endorsement: Tammy Duckworth for the Democrats Chicago Tribune March 14, 2016 Andrea Zopp U.S. representatives Danny K. Davis, Illinoishttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Race-to-Watch-Illinois-Senate-368518531.html Ward Room's Race to Watch: Illinois Senate WMAQ-TV Schuba Tom February 11, 2016 February 12, 2016 Bobby Rush, Illinois Notable individuals Jesse Jackson, civil rights activisthttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160122/news/160129519 Jesse Jackson to back Zopp for Senate over Duckworth, Harris Daily Herald Riopell Mike January 22, 2016 February 12, 2016 Kwame Raoul, state senator Kurt Summers, Jr., Chicago city treasurer Newspapers Chicago Defenderhttp://chicagodefender.com/2016/03/01/the-chicago-defender-endorses-andrea-zopp-for-u-s-senate The Chicago Defender Endorses Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate KaiElz chicagodefender.com Chicago Defender March 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160314023144/http://chicagodefender.com/2016/03/01/the-chicago-defender-endorses-andrea-zopp-for-u-s-senate/ March 14, 2016 dead 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 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TammyDuckworth AndreaZopp NapoleonHarris UndecidedSIU Simon Institute February 15–20, 2016 422 ± 4.7% 52% 6% 4% 37%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 20–21, 2015 409 ± 4.9% 59% 10% — 31% Results thumb|upright|300x300px|Results by county #0645b4 Duckworth—80–90% #1666cb Duckworth—70–80% #4389e3 Duckworth—60–70% #86b6f2 Duckworth—50–60% 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 January 11, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20161202210230/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=SKR13%2f24Geo%3d December 2, 2016 dead Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) 1,220,128 64.38% Andrea Zopp Democratic Party (United States) 455,729 24.05% Napoleon Harris Democratic Party (United States) 219,286 11.57% 1,859,257 100.00% Third party candidates On July 6, the Green Party candidate and the Libertarian Party candidate were announced as having made the ballot for November after no objections were filed against their petitions. However, objections against two others were filed, namely the Constitution Party candidate Chad Koppie, due to his name being on a petition slate with Constitution Party presidential candidate Darrell Castle, who turned in fewer than the required petitions needed,http://ballot-access.org/2016/06/27/constitution-party-and-socialist-party-also-file-illinois-petitions-for-president June 27 is the deadline for Illinois petitions. Besides the Libertarian and Green statewide petitions, the Constitution Party and the Socialist Party also submitted presidential petitions. The latter two did not have as many as 25,000 signatures. However, if no one challenges them, they will be considered valid. A fifth petition was filed by a presidential candidate named Mary Vann, using the label "Human Rights Party". Ballot Access News June 27, 2016 July 6, 2016 and against Independent candidate Eric Conklin. Neither Koppie nor Conklin were likely to receive ballot access after a review of their petitions.http://independentpoliticalreport.com/2016/07/green-party-and-libertarian-party-make-illinois-ballot-for-president-challenge-filed-against-constitution-party-petitions Green Party and Libertarian Party make Illinois ballot for president; challenge filed against Constitution Party petitions Independent Political Report July 6, 2016 July 6, 2016https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/CandList.aspx?SearchType=office&ListType=RESULTS+OF+SEARCH+BY+OFFICE&ElectionID=51&ElectionType=GE&ElectionDate=11%2f8%2f2016&ElectionYear=2016&QueryType=CANDIDATE&OfficeIDSearchType=Matches&OfficeID=7994&StatusSearchType=Matches&Status=&OrderBy=ORDER+BY+OfficeBallotGroup%2c+OfficeSequence%2c+PartySequence%2cBracketID%2cvwCandidates.ID Illinois State Board of Elections Candidate List Illinois State Board of Elections August 22, 2016 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160825184125/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/CandList.aspx?SearchType=office&ListType=RESULTS+OF+SEARCH+BY+OFFICE&ElectionID=51&ElectionType=GE&ElectionDate=11%2f8%2f2016&ElectionYear=2016&QueryType=CANDIDATE&OfficeIDSearchType=Matches&OfficeID=7994&StatusSearchType=Matches&Status=&OrderBy=ORDER+BY+OfficeBallotGroup%2c+OfficeSequence%2c+PartySequence%2cBracketID%2cvwCandidates.ID dead Constitution Party (C) (write-in) Chad Koppie, farmer and vice president of Kane County Regional Board of School Trustees Libertarian Party (L) Kent McMillenhttp://www.illinoisherald.com/articles/2016/q1/greens-and-libertarians-choose-statewide-candidates Greens and Libertarians choose Statewide Candidates Illinois Herald March 17, 2016 March 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160802192346/http://www.illinoisherald.com/articles/2016/q1/greens-and-libertarians-choose-statewide-candidates/ August 2, 2016 usurped Green Party (G) Scott Summers, attorney and former member of the McHenry County College Board of Trustees Independent (I) Eric M. Conklin, law enforcement officer General election Tammy Duckworth (D), U.S. representative Mark Kirk (R), incumbent U.S. senator Chad Koppie (C) (write-in) Kenton McMillen (L) Scott Summers (G) Debates Dates Location Kirk Duckworth LinkOctober 3, 2016Chicago, IllinoisParticipantParticipantFull debateOctober 27, 2016Springfield, IllinoisParticipantParticipantFull debateNovember 4, 2016Chicago, IllinoisParticipantParticipantFull debate Campaign Kirk had multiple factors working against him, as no Republican had won an Illinois US Senate race during a presidential election year since 1972, and he had made a number of gaffes during the campaign. He had exaggerated his Iraq War record on his campaign website,https://www.cnn.com/2016/09/21/politics/mark-kirk-iraq-veteran-website/ Mark Kirk campaign site falsely calls senator 'veteran' of Iraq war CNN September 21, 2016 July 17, 2018 and during a debate, Kirk made a racially charged remark about Duckworth's familial military background.https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/27/politics/tammy-duckworth-mark-kirk-military-illinois-debate-senate/index.html Mark Kirk apologizes for using Tammy Duckworth's Thai heritage in debate jab CNN October 28, 2016 July 17, 2018 Additionally, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was unpopular in Chicago and its suburbs, and Kirk refused to endorse or vote for him, instead writing in former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-mark-kirk-2016-10 Republican senator fires back at Donald Trump for saying he's 'not doing so well' Business Insider July 17, 2018 Kirk also had a mostly liberal voting record in the Senate, favoring gay marriage, an assault weapons ban, and he had voted against defunding and repealing portions of Obamacare in 2015. Due to these factors, Kirk alienated the Democratic, Independent, and Republican voters whom he had previously won over in his 2010 campaign. Unusually, the normally Republican-leaning editorial board of the Chicago Tribune endorsed Duckworth, as they believed that the health problems that Kirk had suffered as a result of his stroke made him a less effective senator. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-tammy-duckworth-senate-endorsement-mark-kirk-edit-20161014-story.html Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate from Illinois - Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune October 14, 2016 This election had been cited as historic, as both major party nominees had physical disabilities.https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2016/05/17/two-disabled-candidates-locked-historic-battle/84460720/ Two disabled candidates locked in historic battle Slack Donovan USA TODAY en-US 2020-03-22 Endorsements Mark Kirk (R) Governors John Kasich, governor of Ohio and 2016 presidential candidatehttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-kasich-to-boost-illinois-republicans-helping-kirk-durkin Gov. Kasich to boost Illinois Republicans: Helping Kirk, Durkin suntimes.com July 25, 2016 July 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160719105543/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-kasich-to-boost-illinois-republicans-helping-kirk-durkin/ dead Bruce Rauner, governor of IllinoisSen. Mark Kirk: 'Cannot and will not support' Donald Trump for president Chicago Tribune June 8, 2016 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-donald-trump-met-0608-20160607-story.html September 17, 2016 Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and 2012 Republican presidential nomineehttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitt-romney-headlining-fundraiser-for-sen-mark-kirk-in-chicago Mitt Romney headlining fundraiser for Sen. Mark Kirk in Chicago Lynn Sweet suntimes.com October 13, 2016 October 24, 2016 October 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020214231/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitt-romney-headlining-fundraiser-for-sen-mark-kirk-in-chicago/ dead U.S. representatives Mike Bost, Illinois Rodney Davis, Illinoishttps://kirkforsenate.com/news/kirk-for-senate-announces-support-across-illinois Kirk For Senate Announces Support From Every Corner Of Illinois - Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate - Official Campaign Site kirkforsenate.com March 16, 2015 October 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020134925/http://kirkforsenate.com/news/kirk-for-senate-announces-support-across-illinois/ October 20, 2016 dead Bob Dold, Illinois Randy Hultgren, Illinois Adam Kinzinger, Illinois Darin Lahood, Illinoishttps://twitter.com/MarkKirk/status/765313156537208832 Mark Kirk on Twitter twitter.com August 15, 2016 October 24, 2016 Peter Roskam, Illinois John Shimkus, Illinois U.S. senators Shelley Moore Capito, United States senator from West Virginiahttp://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senators-cornyn-capito-fundraising-for-mark-kirk Senators Cornyn, Capito fundraising for Mark Kirk Lynn Sweet suntimes.com December 13, 2015 October 24, 2016 October 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161019031257/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senators-cornyn-capito-fundraising-for-mark-kirk/ dead John Cornyn, United States senator from Texas Joni Ernst, United States senator from Iowahttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-us-senate-primary-duckworth-zopp-harris-kirk-marter-met-0316-20160315-story.html Duckworth faces showdown with Kirk for U.S. Senate seat Katherine Skiba Dahleen Glanton Kathy Bergen March 15, 2016 Chicago Tribune October 24, 2016 John McCain, United States senator from Arizona, 2000 presidential candidate and 2008 presidential nomineehttps://twitter.com/MarkKirk/status/766734763881226240 Mark Kirk on Twitter twitter.com August 19, 2016 October 24, 2016 Mitch McConnell, United States senator from Kentucky and Senate Majority Leader Marco Rubio, United States senator from Florida and 2016 presidential candidatehttps://soundcloud.com/kirkforsenate/kfs-marco-praises-kirk Marco Rubio Praises Senator Kirk on the Steve Cochran Show soundcloud.com September 8, 2016 State Representatives Mark Batinick, Illinois Tom Bennett, Illinois Adam Brown, Illinois Dwight Kay, Illinois Michael McAuliffe, Illinois David McSweeney, Illinois Ron Sandack, Illinois Brian W. Stewart, Illinois Mike Unes, Illinois Grant Wehrli, Illinois Christine Winger, Illinois State officials Evelyn Sanguinetti, lieutenant governor of Illinoishttps://twitter.com/MarkKirk/status/783096549341626373 Mark Kirk on Twitter twitter.com October 3, 2016 October 24, 2016 Mayors Jim Ardis, mayor of Peoria, Illinois Individuals John R. Bolton, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Gabby Giffords, former United States House of Representatives member for Arizona's 8th congressional district (Democratic)http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gabby-giffords-endorses-sen-kirk-despite-controversial-comment/1480280 Gabby Giffords endorses Sen. Kirk despite controversial comment Charles Thomas August 22, 2016 abc7chicago.com September 8, 2016 Jim Lovell, former NASA astronaut, retired United States Navy captain and commander of the Apollo 13https://twitter.com/MarkKirk/status/783054772404383745 Mark Kirk on Twitter twitter.com October 3, 2016 October 24, 2016 Newspapers The Daily Heraldhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161015/discuss/160808967 Endorsement: Mark Kirk over Tammy Duckworth for Senate October 15, 2016 dailyherald.com October 24, 2016 Herald-Whighttp://www.whig.com/20161009/kirk-has-earned-a-second-term-as-us-senator Kirk has earned a second term as U.S. senator Herald-Whig October 9, 2016 Journal Starhttp://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20161021/endorsement-us-senate-mark-kirk Endorsement: US Senate, Mark Kirk Journal Star October 21, 2016 The News-Gazettehttp://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-09-30/mark-kirk-senate.html Mark Kirk for Senate The News-Gazette September 30, 2016 Northwest Heraldhttp://www.nwherald.com/2016/10/13/endorsement-u-s-senate-mark-kirk/a6ag5z3 Endorsement: U.S. Senate: Mark Kirk nwherald.com October 14, 2016 October 24, 2016 Organizations Americans for Responsible SolutionsGass Nick Giffords' anti-gun violence PAC endorses Toomey, Kirk https://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/gabby-giffords-pac-endorses-pat-toomey-mark-kirk-227268 August 22, 2016 politico.com August 23, 2016 Humane Society Legislative Fund http://elections.hslf.org/?credit=web_id418747317#candidate/mark-kirk Mark Kirk 2016 Endorsements Humane Society Legislative Fund Washington, D.C. October 14, 2016 Voters in Illinois who care about animal welfare should support Sen. Kirk for re-election. ... HSLF notes that Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has also been a strong supporter of animal protection Mark Kirk MarkKirk 785924430019133441 I'm proud of my endorsement from the @HSLegFund and my support from furry friends across #IL. #ilsen October 11, 2016 October 14, 2016 Tammy Duckworth (D) U.S. presidents Barack Obama, 44th president of the United Stateshttp://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_57050c9be4b0b90ac270b157 Obama, Biden endorse Tammy Duckworth for Senate Huffington Post Bendery Jennifer April 6, 2016 August 15, 2016 U.S. vice presidents Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United States U.S. cabinet members and cabinet-level officials Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State, 2008 presidential candidate and 2016 presidential nominee U.S. senators Dick Durbin, Illinois Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Harry Reid, Nevada Jon Tester, Montana Elizabeth Warren, Massachusettshttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/278152-elizabeth-warren-stumps-raises-funds-for-duckwoth/ Elizabeth Warren stumps, raises funds for Duckworth The Hill Hagen Lisa April 29, 2016 August 2, 2016 U.S. representatives Bill Foster, Illinois Jan Schakowsky, Illinois Labor unions AFL–CIO IFT - Illinois Federation of Teachers Newspapers Chicago TribuneEndorsement: Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate from Illinois http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials October 14, 2016 Chicago Tribune October 23, 2016 Organizations Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee EMILY's List Human Rights Campaign (endorsed Kirk until October 29)Morin Rebecca Human Rights Campaign revokes Mark Kirk endorsement https://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/human-rights-campaign-revokes-mark-kirk-endorsement-230495 October 30, 2016 Politico October 29, 2016 VoteVets.org Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Senate Race Ratings for November 2, 2016 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139360 The Cook Political Report March 26, 2021 Lean D Flip November 2, 2016 Inside Elections2016 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2016-senate-ratings-november-3-2016 November 3, 2016 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report Lean D Flip November 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate September 19, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball Likely D Flip November 7, 2016 Daily KosDaily Kos Election 2016 forecast: The final version https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/8/1593119/-Daily-Kos-Election-2016-forecast-The-final-version Daily Kos March 27, 2021 Safe D Flip November 8, 2016 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the Senate 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/senate/2016_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics October 28, 2016 Likely D Flip November 7, 2016 Polling Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in Illinois.chart Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in Illinois.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MarkKirk (R) TammyDuckworth (D) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 1,823 ± 4.6% 39% 56% — 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 31 – November 6, 2016 1,505 ± 4.6% 39% 56% — 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 28 – November 3, 2016 1,120 ± 4.6% 40% 54% — 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 27 – November 2, 2016 997 ± 4.6% 40% 55% — 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 26 – November 1, 2016 911 ± 4.6% 39% 55% — 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 25–31, 2016 1,003 ± 4.6% 38% 57% — 5%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 27–30, 2016 500 ± 4.3% 36% 54% 5% 5%Loras CollegeLoras College https://web.archive.org/web/20161103221650/http://www.loras.edu/news/clinton-tops-trump-illinois-duckworth-remains-lead-senate-loras-college-poll-finds/ November 3, 2016 October 26–27, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 34% 42% 6% 18%The Illinois Poll - Victory ResearchThe Illinois Poll - Victory Research October 16–18, 2016 1,200 ± 2.8% 39% 50% 3% 8%GS Strategy Group (R-Kirk)GS Strategy Group (R-Kirk) October 4–5, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 37% 41% 6% 16%Southern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois University Sept 27–Oct 2, 2016 865 ± 3.3% 34% 48% 8% 10%Normington, Petts and Associates (D)Normington, Petts and Associates (D) September 27–29, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 37% 46% — 17%Emerson CollegeEmerson College September 19–20, 2016 700 ± 3.6% 39% 41% 11% 9%Loras CollegeLoras College https://web.archive.org/web/20160921185325/http://www.loras.edu/news/duckworth-edge-kirk-illinois-voters-sour-direction-state-loras-college-poll-finds/ September 21, 2016 September 13–16, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 36% 41% — 22%Normington, Petts and Associates (D)Normington, Petts and Associates (D) August 1–4, 2016 800 ± 3.5% 37% 44% — 19%The Illinois Poll - Victory ResearchThe Illinois Poll - Victory Research July 14–16, 2016 1,200 ± 2.8% 37% 46% 4% 12%Normington, Petts and Associates (D) July 11–14, 2016 800 ± 3.5% 38% 40% — 22%Basswood Research (R)Basswood Research (R) July 11–12, 2016 800 ± 3.5% 42% 40% — 18%GS Strategy Group (R-Kirk)GS Strategy Group (R-Kirk) March 30–31, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 40% 43% — 17%End Citizens UnitedEnd Citizens United September 10–14, 2015 948 ± 3.2% 41% 45% — 14%Public Policy Polling July 20–21, 2015 931 ± 3.2% 36% 42% — 22%Ogden & FryOgden & Fry June 23, 2015 598 ± 4.1% 27% 44% — 29%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America December 18, 2014 1,003 ± 3.0% 45% 46% — 9% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Andrea Zopp Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkKirk (R) AndreaZopp (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 20–21, 2015 931 ± 3.2% 38% 29% — 32% with Lisa Madigan Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkKirk (R) LisaMadigan (D) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 557 ± 4.2% 41% 41% 19% with Michelle Obama Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkKirk (R) MichelleObama (D) UndecidedGravis MarketingGravis Marketing March 21–22, 2014 806 ± 3.0% 47% 42% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 26–28, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 40% 51% 9% with Pat Quinn Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkKirk (R) PatQuinn (D) UndecidedWe Ask America December 18, 2014 1,003 ± 3.0% 55% 36% 9% Results The result was a landslide victory for Tammy Duckworth. Pre-election polling showed Kirk would be easily defeated by Duckworth, and the polls were proven right when Duckworth was declared the winner quickly after polls closed in Illinois. Duckworth performed extremely well in the heavily populated and strongly Democratic Cook County, home of Chicago. Duckworth also did well in Champaign, East St. Louis and Carbondale. Kirk did do well in rural parts of the state, but it was nowhere near enough to offset his weakness in the Chicago metropolitan area. The Chicago 'collar counties' — among them Kirk's home county of Lake County — previously voted for Kirk, but easily flipped to Duckworth. Duckworth was sworn in at 12:00 P.M. EST on January 3, 2017. The Libertarian and Green candidates polled well, winning three and two percent of the vote respectively. United States Senate election in Illinois, 2016https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=vlS7uG8NT%2f0%3d Election Results GENERAL ELECTION - 11/8/2016 Illinois State Board of Elections November 8, 2016 December 13, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20190327204831/https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionResults.aspx?ID=vlS7uG8NT%2f0%3d March 27, 2019 dead Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party (United States) 3,012,940 54.86% +8.44% Mark Kirk (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 2,184,692 39.78% -8.23% Kenton McMillen Libertarian Party (United States) 175,988 3.21% +0.85% Scott Summers Green Party (United States) 117,619 2.14% -1.04% 639 0.01% -0.02% 5,491,878 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Results by county County2016 Senatorial General Election Results - Illinois https://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?year=2016&fips=17&f=0&off=3&elect=0&class=3 2026-09-27 uselectionatlas.orgTammy Duckworth DemocraticMark Kirk RepublicanVarious Candidates Other PartiesMarginTotal#%#%#%#%Adams12,39139.05%18,09457.02%1,2473.93% -5,703 -17.97%31,732Alexander1,51155.49%1,12141.17%913.35%39014.32%2,723Bond3,20343.00%3,84151.56%4055.44% -638 -8.56%7,449Boone8,50937.69%12,52055.45%1,5506.86% -4,011 -17.76%22,579Brown79434.95%1,38060.74%984.31% -586 -25.79%2,272Bureau6,84242.17%8,43451.98%9485.85% -1,592 -9.81%16,224Calhoun1,27251.37%1,13145.68%732.95%1415.69%2,476Carroll2,57735.18%4,35459.43%3955.39% -1,777 -24.25%7,326Cass1,79935.83%2,91758.10%3056.08% -1,118 -22.27%5,021Champaign45,76051.00%38,73143.17%5,2285.83%7,0297.83%89,719Christian4,87632.12%9,31661.36%9906.53% -4,440 -29.24%15,182Clark2,39430.94%4,95364.02%3905.04% -2,559 -33.08%7,737Clay1,91731.41%3,90563.98%2814.60% -1,988 -32.57%6,103Clinton6,41937.39%10,04958.54%6984.06% -3,630 -21.15%17,166Coles7,51635.04%12,55558.54%1,3766.42% -5,039 -23.50%21,447Cook1,499,90070.40%529,78124.87%100,8774.74%970,11945.53%2,130,558Crawford2,64831.01%5,45563.88%4375.11% -2,807 -32.87%8,540Cumberland1,32924.16%3,79769.02%3756.82% -2,468 -44.86%5,501DeKalb20,02546.80%19,35545.24%3,4047.95%6701.56%42,784DeWitt1,94326.02%5,00967.09%5146.88% -3,066 -41.07%7,466Douglas1,97224.43%5,59969.36%5016.21% -3,627 -44.93%8,072DuPage208,66949.11%193,06945.44%23,1425.45%15,6003.67%424,880Edgar2,02726.19%5,29068.36%4225.45% -3,263 -42.17%7,739Edwards72722.83%2,32272.93%1354.24% -1,595 -50.10%3,184Effingham3,81022.06%12,52072.48%9435.46% -8,710 -50.42%17,273Fayette3,20134.11%5,75161.29%4314.60% -2,550 -27.18%9,383Ford1,42122.46%4,50771.22%4006.32% -3,086 -48.76%6,328Franklin8,53746.59%8,89448.54%8934.88% -357 -1.95%18,324Fulton6,72643.13%7,70249.39%1,1677.48% -976 -6.26%15,595Gallatin1,26349.39%1,20947.28%853.32%542.11%2,557Greene2,02337.41%3,06456.67%3205.92% -1,041 -19.26%5,407Grundy9,47541.52%11,62450.94%1,7217.55% -2,149 -9.42%22,820Hamilton1,62841.09%2,17154.80%1634.11% -543 -13.71%3,962Hancock3,39438.02%5,12757.44%4054.54% -1,733 -19.42%8,926Hardin86541.81%1,13754.95%673.23% -272 -13.14%2,069Henderson1,40741.07%1,82053.12%1995.81% -413 -12.05%3,426Henry9,48839.49%13,21454.99%1,3265.53% -3,726 -15.50%24,028Iroquois2,75521.36%9,37972.73%7625.90% -6,624 -51.37%12,896Jackson13,73956.92%8,93837.03%1,4616.05%4,80119.89%24,138Jasper1,42028.71%3,31266.96%2144.33% -1,892 -38.25%4,946Jefferson6,90341.62%8,79053.00%8935.38% -1,887 -11.38%16,586Jersey4,23339.79%5,84054.90%5655.32% -1,607 -15.11%10,638Jo Daviess4,52540.75%5,98853.93%5905.31% -1,463 -13.18%11,103Johnson2,05634.63%3,57260.17%3095.20% -1,516 -25.54%5,937Kane97,08849.11%87,88644.46%12,7076.43%9,2024.65%197,681Kankakee20,90144.92%22,85049.11%2,7795.98% -1,949 -4.19%46,530Kendall24,03545.28%25,20247.48%3,8407.23% -1,167 -2.20%53,077Knox10,65147.97%10,35046.61%1,2035.41%3011.36%22,204Lake150,35150.11%135,33445.10%14,3694.79%15,0175.01%300,054LaSalle22,07345.46%23,47148.34%3,0156.20% -1,398 -2.88%48,559Lawrence1,93832.93%3,70162.88%2474.20% -1,763 -29.95%5,886Lee5,58736.62%8,64056.63%1,0316.76% -3,053 -20.01%15,258Livingston4,01926.54%10,16967.16%9546.30% -6,150 -40.62%15,142Logan3,27226.75%8,23667.34%7235.91% -4,964 -40.59%12,231Macon18,60039.28%26,11455.15%2,6345.56% -7,514 -15.87%47,348Macoupin10,26446.87%10,55048.18%1,0834.94% -286 -1.31%21,897Madison64,24050.37%56,66544.43%6,6245.19%7,5755.94%127,529Marion6,82740.85%9,16254.83%7224.32% -2,335 -13.98%16,711Marshall1,92132.59%3,58860.88%3856.54% -1,667 -28.29%5,894Mason2,30136.00%3,70858.02%3825.98% -1,407 -22.02%6,391Massac2,46137.68%3,73957.25%3315.07% -1,278 -19.57%6,531McDonough6,25448.48%5,91745.87%7295.65%3372.61%12,900McHenry58,81541.54%72,29651.06%10,4927.41% -13,481 -9.52%141,603McLean33,20441.43%41,57951.88%5,3586.68% -8,375 -10.45%80,141Menard1,77327.68%4,27866.79%3545.52% -2,505 -39.11%6,405Mercer3,39140.67%4,46553.56%4815.77% -1,074 -12.89%8,337Monroe7,45839.12%10,88557.10%7193.77% -3,427 -17.98%19,062Montgomery5,36742.33%6,66252.54%6515.13% -1,295 -10.21%12,680Morgan4,73332.34%9,11262.27%7895.39% -4,379 -29.93%14,634Moultrie1,57425.40%4,26468.82%3585.78% -2,690 -43.42%6,196Ogle7,64532.00%14,76861.82%1,4776.17% -7,123 -29.82%23,890Peoria36,54846.07%38,16948.12%4,6065.81% -1,621 -2.05%79,323Perry4,27944.33%4,92551.03%4484.64% -646 -6.70%9,652Piatt2,56328.52%5,95466.24%4715.24% -3,391 -37.72%8,988Pike2,65436.02%4,37759.41%3374.58% -1,723 -23.39%7,368Pope70334.03%1,27961.91%844.06% -576 -27.88%2,066Pulaski1,39452.11%1,20645.08%752.81%1887.03%2,675Putnam1,25541.68%1,58752.71%1695.61% -332 -11.03%3,011Randolph6,11943.75%7,36452.65%5043.60% -1,245 -8.90%13,987Richland2,20829.60%4,90065.68%3524.71% -2,692 -36.08%7,460Rock Island32,95252.39%26,76742.55%3,1845.06%6,1859.84%62,903Saline4,79744.22%5,61251.73%4394.04% -815 -7.51%10,848Sangamon39,92841.08%51,84953.35%5,4165.58% -11,921 -12.27%97,193Schuyler1,61243.01%1,94351.84%1935.16% -331 -8.83%3,748Scott84833.11%1,60662.71%1074.17% -758 -29.60%2,561Shelby2,73325.18%7,41868.34%7046.48% -4,685 -43.16%10,855St. Clair68,70957.25%45,99838.32%5,3144.43%22,71118.93%120,021Stark78228.93%1,76065.11%1615.95% -978 -36.18%2,703Stephenson7,41136.86%11,45356.97%1,2406.16% -4,042 -20.11%20,104Tazewell21,21533.11%38,38659.91%4,4746.98% -17,171 -26.80%64,075Union3,84345.56%4,23150.16%3614.28% -388 -4.60%8,435Vermilion10,51134.56%18,07659.44%1,8266.00% -7,565 -24.88%30,413Wabash1,54129.24%3,50066.41%2294.35% -1,959 -37.17%5,270Warren3,02539.21%4,18454.24%5056.55% -1,159 -15.03%7,714Washington2,55335.16%4,41760.83%2914.01% -1,864 -25.67%7,261Wayne1,92424.22%5,61670.69%4045.08% -3,692 -46.47%7,944White2,40833.98%4,35661.46%3234.56% -1,948 -27.48%7,087Whiteside11,67246.33%12,14948.22%1,3725.44% -477 -1.89%25,193Will152,79051.08%127,47342.61%18,8706.31%25,3178.47%299,133Williamson13,51843.42%16,07551.63%1,5434.95% -2,557 -8.21%31,136Winnebago52,73044.62%57,64348.78%7,7976.60% -4,913 -4.16%118,170Woodford5,08325.95%13,29167.85%1,2146.20% -8,208 -41.90%19,588Total3,012,94054.86%2,184,69239.78%294,2465.36%828,24815.08%5,491,878 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic DeKalb (largest city: DeKalb) DuPage (largest city: Aurora) Gallatin (largest city: Shawneetown) Kane (largest city: Aurora) Lake (largest city: Waukegan) McDonough (largest city: Macomb) Will (largest city: Joliet) Calhoun (largest village: Hardin) Madison (largest city: Granite City) Knox (largest city: Galesburg) Champaign (largest city: Champaign) Rock Island (largest city: Moline) By congressional district Duckworth won 12 of 18 districts, including one that elected a Republican.Dra 2020 https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::1f28107b-3981-46fc-9be5-6c3be848683d District Kirk Duckworth RepresentativeIllinois 1 1st 21% 74%Bobby RushIllinois 2 2nd 19% 77%Robin KellyIllinois 3 3rd 38% 56%Dan LipinskiIllinois 4 4th 16% 77%Luis GutierrezIllinois 5 5th 31% 64%Mike QuigleyIllinois 6 6th 50% 44%Peter RoskamIllinois 7 7th 15% 82%Danny K. DavisIllinois 8 8th38%56%Tammy DuckworthRaja KrishnamoorthiIllinois 9 9th 33% 63%Jan SchakowskyIllinois 10 10th42%53%Robert DoldBrad SchneiderIllinois 11 11th 37% 57%Bill FosterIllinois 12 12th 43% 52%Mike BostIllinois 13 13th 47.2% 46.9%Rodney DavisIllinois 14 14th 51% 42%Randy HultgrenIllinois 15 15th 62% 33%John ShimkusIllinois 16 16th 54% 39%Adam KinzingerIllinois 17 17th 46% 48%Cheri BustosIllinois 18 18th 59% 35%Darin LaHood References External links Official campaign websites Mark Kirk (R) for Senate (archived) Tammy Duckworth (D) for Senate (archived) Eric M. Conklin (I) for Senate (archived) Chad Koppie (C) for Senate (archived) Kent McMillen (L) for Senate (archived) Scott Summers (G) for Senate (archived) Senate Illinois 2016