2008 Illinois House of Representatives election

The Illinois House of Representatives elections of 2008 determined the membership of the lower house of the 96th 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 ...

2008 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 66 52 Seats before 67 51 Seats won 70 48 Seat change 3 3 Popular vote 2,785,589 1,949,123 Percentage 58.03% 40.60% Swing 5% 5.25%
Democratic gain      Republican gain      Democratic hold      Republican hold Results by gains and holds      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%      40–50%      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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