2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
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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.
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November 8, 2016
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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.[1] Objections to a candidate's nomination papers needed to be filed by December 7, 2015.[2] The primaries were held on March 15.
Statewide
By district
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois by district:[3]
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 234,037 | 74.09% | 81,817 | 25.90% | 8 | 0.00% | 315,862 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 2 | 235,051 | 78.91% | 59,471 | 20.19% | 0 | 0.00% | 294,522 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 3 | 225,320 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 225,411 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 4 | 171,297 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 171,297 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 5 | 212,842 | 67.84% | 86,222 | 27.48% | 14,660 | 4.67% | 313,724 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 143,591 | 40.78% | 208,555 | 59.22% | 0 | 0.00% | 352,146 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 250,584 | 84.24% | 46,882 | 15.76% | 0 | 0.00% | 297,466 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 8 | 144,954 | 58.31% | 103,617 | 41.68% | 5 | 0.00% | 248,571 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 9 | 217,306 | 66.47% | 109,550 | 33.51% | 92 | 0.00% | 326,948 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 10 | 150,435 | 52.60% | 135,535 | 47.39% | 26 | 0.00% | 285,996 | 100.0% | Democratic gain |
| District 11 | 166,578 | 60.45% | 108,995 | 39.55% | 0 | 0.00% | 275,573 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 12 | 124,246 | 39.69% | 169,976 | 54.31% | 18,780 | 6.00% | 313,002 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 13 | 126,811 | 40.34% | 187,583 | 59.66% | 0 | 0.00% | 314,394 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 14 | 137,589 | 40.70% | 200,508 | 59.30% | 0 | 0.00% | 338,097 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 15 | 0 | 0.00% | 274,554 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.00% | 274,554 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 16 | 0 | 0.00% | 259,722 | 100.0% | 131 | 0.00% | 259,853 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 17 | 173,125 | 60.31% | 113,943 | 39.69% | 0 | 0.00% | 287,068 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 18 | 96,770 | 27.86% | 250,506 | 72.13% | 7 | 0.00% | 347,283 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| Total | 2,810,536 | 53.62% | 2,397,436 | 45.74% | 33,795 | 0.64% | 5,241,767 | 100.0% | |
District 1
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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.[4] Brookins had previously circulated petitions in 2013, but declined to run at that time when Rush announced for re-election.[5] Brookins announced that this time he would run for the seat, regardless of Rush's decision.[6] In November 2015, Rush announced that he would run for re-election.[7][8]
Former Cure Violence director and 2014 gubernatorial candidate Tio Hardiman had announced he would challenge Rush for the Democratic nomination.[9] Hardiman withdrew in order to run for Cook County Clerk of Court.[10]
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
Endorsements
Newspapers
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bobby Rush (incumbent) | 128,402 | 71.4 | |
| Democratic | Howard Brookins | 34,645 | 19.3 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Brutus | 16,696 | 9.3 | |
| Total votes | 179,743 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- August Deuser
Eliminated in primary
- Jimmy Lee Tillman
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | August Deuser | 24,584 | 73.8 | |
| Republican | Jimmy Lee Tillman | 8,737 | 26.2 | |
| Total votes | 33,321 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bobby Rush (incumbent) | 234,037 | 74.1 | |
| Republican | August Deuser | 81,817 | 25.9 | |
| Independent | Tabitha Carson (write-in) | 8 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 315,862 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 2
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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.[20]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robin Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robin Kelly (incumbent) | 115,752 | 73.9 | |
| Democratic | Marcus Lewis | 25,280 | 16.1 | |
| Democratic | Charles Rayburn | 9,559 | 6.2 | |
| Democratic | Dorian Myrickes | 6,002 | 3.8 | |
| Total votes | 156,593 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Morrow
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Morrow | 27,303 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 27,303 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robin Kelly (incumbent) | 235,051 | 79.8 | |
| Republican | John Morrow | 59,471 | 20.2 | |
| Total votes | 294,522 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 3
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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.[21] Jacobson terminated the committee in July 2015.[22]
Candidates
Nominee
- Dan Lipinski, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
- Oren Jacobson, tech entrepreneur
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Dan Lipinski (incumbent) | 107,620 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 107,620 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Removed
- Art Jones, neo-Nazi
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Dan Lipinski (incumbent) | 225,320 | 100.0 | |
| Independent | Diane Harris (write-in) | 91 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 225,411 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 4
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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.[23][24] 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.[25]
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
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent) | 92,779 | 75.2 | |
| Democratic | Javier Salas | 30,640 | 24.8 | |
| Total votes | 123,419 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
No candidates filed for the Republican primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent) | 171,297 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 171,297 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 5
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Quigley (incumbent) | 127,679 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 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 Mayers[26]
Endorsements
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Green | Rob Sherman | 157 | 57.9 | |
| Green | Warren Grimsley | 114 | 42.1 | |
| Total votes | 271 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Quigley (incumbent) | 212,842 | 67.8 | |
| Republican | Vince Kolber | 86,222 | 27.5 | |
| Green | Rob Sherman | 14,657 | 4.7 | |
| Independent | Michael Krynski (write-in) | 3 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 313,724 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
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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.[27] Kinzler ran to the political right of Roskam.[28]
Candidates
Nominee
- Peter Roskam, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Gordon "Jay" Kinzler, Glen Ellyn Park District commissioner[29]
Withdrawn
- Gerald "Jerry" Drabik[30]
Endorsements
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Peter Roskam (incumbent) | 83,344 | 68.8 | |
| Republican | Jay Kinzler | 37,834 | 31.2 | |
| Total votes | 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
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Amanda Howland | 51,101 | 67.1 | |
| Democratic | Robert Marshall | 25,027 | 32.9 | |
| Total votes | 76,128 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Peter Roskam (incumbent) | 208,555 | 59.2 | |
| Democratic | Amanda Howland | 143,591 | 40.8 | |
| Total votes | 352,146 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
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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
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Danny K. Davis (incumbent) | 139,378 | 81.2 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Day | 32,261 | 18.8 | |
| Democratic | Frederick Collins (write-in) | 25 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 171,664 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
No candidates filed for the Republican primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Danny K. Davis (incumbent) | 250,584 | 84.2 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Leef | 46,882 | 15.8 | |
| Total votes | 297,466 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 8
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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.[33][34] Krishnamoorthi was endorsed by Representative Jan Schakowsky.[35]
Candidates
Nominee
- Raja Krishnamoorthi, former deputy state treasurer, candidate for this seat in 2012, and candidate for Comptroller in 2010[36]
Eliminated in primary
- Deb Bullwinkel, Mayor of Villa Park[37][38]
- Michael Noland, state senator[39][40]
Withdrawn
- Tom Cullerton, state senator (running for re-election)[41]
Declined
- Jenny Burke, legal analyst, Itasca School Board member and 2014 State House Candidate[37]
- Tammy Duckworth, incumbent U.S. representative (running for the U.S. Senate)
Endorsements
Organizations
U.S. Senators
- Bill Bradley, former U.S. senator[43]
- Adlai Stevenson III, former U.S. senator[43]
U.S. Representatives
- Joaquín Castro, U.S. representative[44]
- Joseph Crowley, U.S. representative[45]
- Danny K. Davis, U.S. representative[44]
- Luis Gutiérrez, U.S. representative[46]
- Jim Himes, U.S. representative[44]
- Ted Lieu, U.S. representative[43]
- Dan Lipinski, U.S. representative[44]
- Abner Mikva, former U.S. representative, former Court of Appeals Judge and former White House Counsel[43]
- Mike Quigley, U.S. representative[45]
- Jan Schakowsky, U.S. representative[47]
State legislators
- David Koehler, state senator[43]
- Dan Kotowski, state senator[44]
Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union[48]
- Transport Workers Union[48]
- United Airplane Pilots Union[48]
- United Ironworkers Union[48]
- United Mechanists Union[48]
- United Steelworkers Union[48]
Organizations
Newspapers
Local officials
- Bill McLeod, Mayor of Hoffman Estates[43]
- Karen Yarbrough, Cook County Recorder of Deeds[43]
Individuals
- Beth Marcin, president of the Greater Palatine Area Democrats[44]
- Newton N. Minow, former chairman of the FCC[43]
- David Wilhelm, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee[43]
State legislators
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Raja Krishnamoorthi | 44,950 | 57.0 | |
| Democratic | Michael Noland | 22,925 | 29.1 | |
| Democratic | Deborah Bullwinkel | 11,005 | 13.9 | |
| Total votes | 78,880 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Removed
- Richard Evans
- Joseph Hantsch
- Andrew Straw, disability rights attorney and Green candidate for Indiana's 2nd congressional district in 2012[51][52]
Declined
- Larry Kaifesh, retired United States Marine Corps Colonel and nominee for this seat in 2014[53]
- David McSweeney, state representative[54]
- Darlene Ruscitti, DuPage County Superintendent of Education[53]
- Tim Schneider, Cook County Commissioner and chairman of the Illinois Republican Party[53]
Endorsements
Individuals
- Fred White, candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 2011[citation needed]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Pete DiCianni | 51,047 | 100.0 | |
| Republican | Andrew Staw (write-in) | 13 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 51,060 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Endorsements
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" Program[55]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Raja Krishnamoorthi | 144,954 | 58.3 | |
| Republican | Pete DiCianni | 103,617 | 41.7 | |
| Total votes | 248,571 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 9
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) | 134,961 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 134,961 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joan McCarthy Lasonde
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Joan McCarthy Lasonde | 47,948 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 47,948 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
- Rodney Davis, Illinois[57]
- Robert Dold, Illinois[58]
- Darin LaHood, Illinois[58]
- Paul Ryan, Wisconsin, Speaker of the House[59]
- Greg Walden, Oregon, NRCC chairman[58]
- Joe Walsh, Illinois (former) and radio host[60]
State officials
- Leslie Munger, Illinois state comptroller[58]
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" Program[55]
Newspapers
Individuals
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) | 217,306 | 66.5 | |
| Republican | 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 | |
| Total votes | 326,948 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
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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.[62]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Dold, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bob Dold (incumbent) | 61,968 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 61,968 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Schneider announced on April 2, 2015, that he would again run for the 10th district against Dold.[63][64][65]
Candidates
Nominee
- Brad Schneider, former U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Nancy Rotering, Mayor of Highland Park, Illinois
Endorsements
U.S. Senators
- Dick Durbin, senator from Illinois (current Senate Minority Whip) and former U.S. representative[48][66][67]
- Adlai Stevenson III, former U.S. senator[68]
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)[69]
State legislators
- Sara Feigenholtz, Illinois state representative[49]
- Julie Hamos, former Illinois State Representative and candidate for this seat in 2010[70]
- Lou Lang, Illinois State Representative[49]
- Dan Pierce, former Illinois State Representative and former mayor of Highland Park[49]
Organizations
- J Street[71]
- Kenilworth Democrats[72]
- Moraine Democrats[48]
- National Women's Political Caucus[73]
- New Trier Democrats[72]
Newspapers
Local officials
- David H. Hoffman, former Chicago Inspector General and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010[70]
Individuals
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[72]
- Nancy Pelosi, U.S. representative (current House Minority Leader, former Speaker of the House and former House Minority Whip)[48][66]
- Mike Quigley, U.S. representative from Illinois (District 5) and former member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners[72]
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee and U.S. representative[72]
State officials
- Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, former Illinois State Representative, and former Cook County Recorder of Deeds[48]
State legislators
- Daniel Biss, Illinois state senator[72]
- Marty Moylan, Illinois state representative and former mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois[72]
- John Mulroe, Illinois state senator[72]
Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union[73]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers[48]
Organizations
Newspapers
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic |
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| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| 1 | Feb. 28, 2016 | Leagues of Women Voters of Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff |
Sue Calder | YouTube | P | P |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Schneider | 50,916 | 53.7 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Rotering | 43,842 | 46.3 | |
| Total votes | 94,758 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
State officials
Organizations
- Human Rights Campaign[77]
- Humane Society Legislative Fund[78]
- National Association of Home Builders[79]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program[80]
Newspapers
Local officials
- Mark Curran, Lake County Sheriff[85]
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[86]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bob Dold (R) |
Brad Schneider (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC)[87] | October 8–11, 2016 | 400 | – | 50% | 43% | — |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Tossup | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Tossup | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Tossup | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Lean D (flip) | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Tossup | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Schneider | 150,435 | 52.6 | |
| Republican | Bob Dold (incumbent) | 135,535 | 47.4 | |
| Independent | Joseph William Kopsick (write-in) | 26 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 285,996 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 11
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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.[88][89]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Foster, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Foster (incumbent) | 82,984 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 82,984 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tonia Khouri, DuPage County board member[90]
Eliminated in primary
- Dominick Stella, cardiologist
- Herman White, scientist[91]
Endorsements
U.S. Representatives
- Diane Black, U.S. representative (R-TN)[92]
- Darin LaHood, U.S. representative (R-IL)[93]
- Peter Roskam, U.S. representative (R-IL)[94]
- John Shimkus, U.S. representative (R-IL)[95]
State officials
- Evelyn Sanguinetti, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois[96]
Organizations
Newspapers
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tonia Khouri | 22,859 | 37.0 | |
| Republican | Nick Stella | 22,489 | 36.3 | |
| Republican | Herman White | 16,536 | 26.7 | |
| Total votes | 61,884 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[55]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Foster (incumbent) | 166,578 | 60.4 | |
| Republican | Tonia Khouri | 108,995 | 39.6 | |
| Total votes | 275,573 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 12
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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
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Bost (incumbent) | 74,454 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 74,454 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Prior to the Democratic primary, international aid worker Edward Vowell had formed an exploratory committee.[100]
Candidates
Nominee
- C.J. Baricevic, attorney[100]
Declined
- Jerry Costello II, state representative[101]
- Jay Hoffman, state representative[101]
- Brendan Kelly, St. Clair County State's Attorney[101]
- Sheila Simon, former lieutenant governor and nominee for Comptroller in 2014[101][102][103]
- Edward Vowell, international aid worker[100]
- Rick Watson, St. Clair County Sheriff[104]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | C.J. Baricevic | 70,580 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 70,580 | 100.0 | ||
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Sadona Folkner
Primary results
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.[105]
Endorsements
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program[80]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Likely R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Likely R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Likely R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Likely R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
Bost defeated Baricevic and Bradshaw in the general election on November 8, 2016, winning 54% of the vote.[106]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Bost (incumbent) | 169,976 | 54.3 | |
| Democratic | C.J. Baricevic | 124,246 | 39.7 | |
| Green | Paula Bradshaw | 18,780 | 6.0 | |
| Total votes | 313,002 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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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.[107]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rodney Davis, incumbent U.S. representative[99]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rodney L. Davis (incumbent) | 71,447 | 77.0 | |
| Republican | Ethan Vandersand | 21,401 | 23.0 | |
| Total votes | 92,848 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Wicklund, president of the Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation and former Macon County Board member[110]
Declined
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Wicklund | 71,430 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 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.[2]
General election
Endorsements
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program[80]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rodney L. Davis (incumbent) | 187,583 | 59.7 | |
| Democratic | Mark Wicklund | 126,811 | 40.3 | |
| Total votes | 314,394 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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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.[116] 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Hultgren (incumbent) | 101,299 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 101,299 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Walz
Eliminated in primary
- John Hosta
- Jesse Maggitt
Endorsements
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Walz | 27,706 | 42.7 | |
| Democratic | John Hosta | 24,866 | 38.3 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Maggitt | 12,311 | 19.0 | |
| Total votes | 64,883 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Hultgren (incumbent) | 200,508 | 59.3 | |
| Democratic | Jim Walz | 137,589 | 40.7 | |
| Total votes | 338,097 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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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.[107]
Republican primary
State Senator Kyle McCarter unsuccessfully challenged Shimkus from the right.[117][99]
Candidates
Nominee
- John Shimkus, incumbent U.S. representative[99]
Eliminated in primary
- Kyle McCarter, state senator[99]
Endorsements
Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Shimkus (incumbent) | 76,547 | 60.4 | |
| Republican | Kyle McCarter | 50,245 | 39.6 | |
| Total votes | 126,792 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Shimkus (incumbent) | 274,554 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 274,554 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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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.[120] However, Senator Kirk ended up filing for re-election and Kinzinger remained running for re-election.[121]
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.[122]
Candidates
Nominee
- Adam Kinzinger, incumbent U.S. representative
Removed
- Colin McGroarty, technology consultant and Tea Party activist
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Kinzinger (incumbent) | 101,421 | 100.0 | |
| Republican | Colin McGroarty (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 101,423 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Kinzinger (incumbent) | 259,722 | 99.9 | |
| Independent | John Burchardt (write-in) | 131 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 259,853 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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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.[123][124]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cheri Bustos, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cheri Bustos (incumbent) | 70,319 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 70,319 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Patrick Harlan, fuel truck driver and president of the Knox County Tea Party[125]
Eliminated in primary
- Jack Boccarossa, retired engineer and tree farm owner[126]
Endorsements
Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick Harlan | 52,405 | 75.7 | |
| Republican | Jack Boccarossa | 16,805 | 24.3 | |
| Total votes | 69,210 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[127]
- EMILY's List[128]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Likely D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cheri Bustos (incumbent) | 173,125 | 60.3 | |
| Republican | Patrick Harlan | 113,943 | 39.7 | |
| Total votes | 287,068 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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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.[129] Zalcman declined to run in the special election due to a shortened period to obtain the necessary signatures to qualify for the ballot.[130] Zalcman announced that he would focus on the 2016 primary instead.[130] 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin LaHood (incumbent) | 130,419 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 130,419 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.
Write-in
- Darrel Miller
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darrel Miller (write-in) | 148 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 148 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Darin LaHood (incumbent) | 250,506 | 72.1 | |
| Democratic | Junius Rodriguez | 96,770 | 27.9 | |
| Independent | Don Vance (write-in) | 7 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 347,283 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||