2006 Illinois House of Representatives election

The Illinois House of Representatives elections of 2006 determined the membership of the lower house of the 95th General Assembly. The Democratic Party increased its majority.

Quick facts All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives 60 seats needed for a majority, Majority party ...

2006 Illinois House of Representatives election

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All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives 60 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Michael Madigan Tom Cross Party Democratic Republican Leader's seat 22nd-Chicago 97th-Oswego Last election 65 53 Seats won 66 52 Seat change 1 1 Popular vote 1,701,735 1,454,770 Percentage 53.03% 45.85% Swing 2.32% 2.12%
Democratic gain      Democratic hold      Republican hold Results by gains and holds      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90% Results by winning party vote share
Speaker before election Michael Madigan Democratic Speaker-Elect Michael Madigan Democratic

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