2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 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 elections of other federal and state offices, including Governor of Illinois and United States Senate. The GOP gained two seats in this election, one in the 10th district with the election of Bob Dold in a rematch with incumbent Brad Schneider, and one in the 12th district with the election of Mike Bost over incumbent William Enyart. The gains narrowed the Democrat margin to 10-8 in the delegation.
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Statewide
By district
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois by district:[1]
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 162,268 | 73.09% | 59,749 | 26.91% | 0 | 0.00% | 222,017 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 2 | 160,337 | 78.06% | 43,799 | 21.44% | 130 | 0.06% | 204,266 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 3 | 116,764 | 64.56% | 64,091 | 35.44% | 0 | 0.00% | 180,855 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 4 | 79,666 | 78.15% | 22,278 | 21.85% | 0 | 0.00% | 101,944 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 5 | 116,364 | 63.24% | 56,350 | 30.62% | 11,305 | 6.14% | 184,019 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 78,465 | 32.86% | 160,287 | 67.14% | 0 | 0.00% | 238,752 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 155,110 | 85.10% | 27,168 | 14.90% | 0 | 0.00% | 182,278 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 8 | 84,178 | 55.73% | 66,878 | 44.27% | 0 | 0.00% | 151,056 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 9 | 141,000 | 66.06% | 72,384 | 33.91% | 66 | 0.03% | 213,450 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 10 | 91,136 | 48.70% | 95,992 | 51.30% | 0 | 0.00% | 187,128 | 100.0% | Republican gain |
| District 11 | 93,436 | 53.46% | 81,335 | 46.54% | 1 | 0.00% | 174,772 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 12 | 87,860 | 41.89% | 110,038 | 52.46% | 11,840 | 5.65% | 209,738 | 100.0% | Republican gain |
| District 13 | 86,935 | 41.34% | 123,337 | 58.66% | 0 | 0.00% | 210,272 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 14 | 76,861 | 34.59% | 145,369 | 65.41% | 0 | 0.00% | 222,230 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 15 | 55,652 | 25.08% | 166,274 | 74.92% | 0 | 0.00% | 221,926 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 16 | 63,810 | 29.38% | 153,388 | 70.62% | 0 | 0.00% | 217,198 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 17 | 110,560 | 55.46% | 88,785 | 44.53% | 16 | 0.01% | 199,361 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 18 | 62,377 | 25.28% | 184,363 | 74.72% | 0 | 0.00% | 246,740 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| Total | 1,822,779 | 51.09% | 1,721,865 | 48.26% | 23,358 | 0.65% | 3,568,002 | 100.0% | |
District 1
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 County results Rush: 80–90% Tillman: 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1st district included a portion of Chicago as well as all or parts of the nearby suburbs of Alsip, Crestwood, Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena and Elwood.[2] Incumbent Democrat Bobby Rush, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+28.
Nominee
- Bobby Rush, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bobby Rush (incumbent) | 47,627 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Jimmy Lee Tillman III, son of former Chicago Alderman Dorothy Tillman[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jimmy Lee Tillman III | 17,188 | 100.0 | |
Results
Rush was re-elected by 46 points.[5] His victory was expected, as the district is solidly Democratic.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bobby Rush (incumbent) | 162,268 | 73.1 | |
| Republican | Jimmy Lee Tillman | 59,749 | 26.9 | |
| Total votes | 222,017 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 2
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 County results Kelly: 50–60% 80-90% Wallace: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democrat Robin Kelly, who had represented the district after being elected with 71% of the vote in a special election in April 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+29.
Nominee
- Robin Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative
Disqualified
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robin Kelly (incumbent) | 40,286 | 100.0 | |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Eric Wallace | 16,096 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
Robin Kelly (D)
- Newspapers
Results
Kelly was re-elected by 57 points.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robin Kelly (incumbent) | 160,337 | 78.5 | |
| Republican | Eric Wallace | 43,799 | 21.4 | |
| Independent | Marcus Lewis (write-in) | 130 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 204,266 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 3
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Incumbent Democrat Dan Lipinski, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+5.
Nominee
- Dan Lipinski, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Dan Lipinski (incumbent) | 28,883 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Sharon Brannigan, Palos Township trustee
Eliminated in primary
- Diane Harris, notary public, Will County Republican precinct committee person and candidate for 11th district[9]
Results
Brannigan won the primary and became the Republican nominee.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Sharon Brannigan | 18,358 | 62.7 | |
| Republican | Diane Harris | 10,937 | 37.3 | |
| Total votes | 29,295 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Dan Lipinski (D)
- Newspapers
Results
Lipinski was re-elected in a 29-point landslide.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Dan Lipinski (incumbent) | 116,764 | 64.6 | |
| Republican | Sharon Brannigan | 64,091 | 35.4 | |
| Total votes | 180,855 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 4
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The 4th district includes portions of Chicago as well as all or parts of the nearby suburbs of Cicero, Berwyn, Riverside, North Riverside, Brookfield, La Grange Park, Hillside, Berkeley, Stone Park and Melrose Park.[11] Incumbent Democrat Luis Gutiérrez, who had represented the 4th district since 1993, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 83% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+29.
Nominee
- Luis Gutiérrez, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent) | 21,625 | 74.3 | |
| Democratic | Alexandra Eidenberg | 4,796 | 16.5 | |
| Democratic | Jorge Zavala | 2,670 | 9.2 | |
| Total votes | 29,091 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Hector Concepcion, executive director for the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Hector Concepción | 6,637 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
Luis Gutiérrez (D)
- Newspapers
Results
Concepcion lost to the incumbent Representative, Gutiérrez by 56 points, in this solidly Democratic district.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Luis Gutiérrez (incumbent) | 79,666 | 78.1 | |
| Republican | Hector Concepción | 22,278 | 21.9 | |
| Total votes | 101,944 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 5
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 County results Quigley: 60-70% Kolber: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democrat Mike Quigley, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+16.
Nominee
- Mike Quigley, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Quigley (incumbent) | 26,364 | 100.0 | |
Withdrawn
Frederick White was seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Quigley.[9] On December 20, 2013, White withdrew from the race.[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Frederick White | 21 | 100.0 | |
Republican businessman and major GOP donor, Vince Kolber filed to run for the general election.[15]
Endorsements
Mike Quigley (D)
- Newspapers
Results
Quigley won re-election against his Republican challenger, Vince Kolber, by 32 points.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Quigley (incumbent) | 116,364 | 63.3 | |
| Republican | Vince Kolber | 56,350 | 30.6 | |
| Green | Nancy Wade | 11,305 | 6.1 | |
| Total votes | 184,019 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
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 County results Roskam: 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Republican Peter Roskam, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+4.
Nominee
- Peter Roskam, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Peter Roskam (incumbent) | 65,332 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Michael Mason, retired postal manager[16]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Michael Mason | 8,615 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
Peter Roskam (R)
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Peter Roskam (incumbent) | 160,287 | 67.1 | |
| Democratic | Michael Mason | 78,465 | 32.9 | |
| Total votes | 238,752 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
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The 7th district includes portions of Chicago as well as all or parts of the nearby suburbs of Cicero, Berwyn, Riverside, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Maywood, Broadview and Westchester.[17] Incumbent Democrat Danny K. Davis, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 85% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+36.
Nominee
- Danny K. Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrawn
- Dan Roche
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Danny K. Davis (incumbent) | 43,061 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Robert Bumpers[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Robert Bumpers | 7,289 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
Danny Davis (D)
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Danny K. Davis (incumbent) | 155,110 | 85.1 | |
| Republican | Robert Bumpers | 27,168 | 14.9 | |
| Total votes | 182,278 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 8
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Incumbent Democrat Tammy Duckworth, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was elected with 55% of the vote in 2012, defeating Republican incumbent Joe Walsh. The district has a PVI of D+8.
Nominee
- Tammy Duckworth, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tammy Duckworth (incumbent) | 10,661 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Larry Kaifesh, Colonel in the United States Marine Corps[18]
Eliminated in primary
- Manju Goel, healthcare consultant[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Larry Kaifesh | 24,657 | 71.5 | |
| Republican | Manju Goel | 9,827 | 28.5 | |
| Total votes | 34,484 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Tammy Duckworth (D)
- Newspapers
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[20] | Likely D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tammy Duckworth (incumbent) | 84,178 | 55.7 | |
| Republican | Larry Kaifesh | 66,878 | 44.3 | |
| Total votes | 151,056 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 9
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Incumbent Democrat Jan Schakowsky, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+15.
Nominee
- Jan Schakowsky, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) | 31,576 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Susanne Atanus, contracting officer and substitute teacher[24]
Eliminated in primary
- David Earl Williams III, healthcare professional
Results
Atanus won the primary, with 15,412 (52.4%) votes.[25]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Susanne Atanus | 15,575 | 52.4 | |
| Republican | David Williams III | 14,148 | 47.6 | |
| Total votes | 29,723 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Jan Schakowsky (D)
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jan Schakowsky (incumbent) | 141,000 | 66.1 | |
| Republican | Susanne Atanus | 72,384 | 33.9 | |
| Independent | Phil Collins (write-in) | 66 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 213,450 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
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Incumbent Democrat Brad Schneider, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was elected with 51% of the vote in 2012, defeating Republican incumbent Bob Dold. The district had a PVI of D+8.
Nominee
- Brad Schneider, incumbent U.S. Representative
Disqualified
- Arlene Hickory
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Brad Schneider (incumbent) | 11,945 | 100.0 | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bob Dold | 32,124 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
Brad Schneider (D)
- Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[28]
Bob Dold (R)
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Brad Schneider (D) |
Bob Dold (R) |
Undecided |
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| We Ask America | October 21, 2014 | – | – | 45% | 47% | 8% |
| Lester/GSG/DCCC (D) | October 4–6, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 40% | 11% |
| We Ask America | September 30, 2014 | 919 | ± 3.2% | 46% | 44% | 9% |
| DCCC (D) | September 3, 2014 | 450 | ± 4.6% | 47% | 42% | 11% |
| Harper Polling (R-AAN) | June 24–25, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 39% | 44% | 17% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[20] | Tossup | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Tossup | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Lean R (flip) | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Tossup | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Tossup | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bob Dold | 95,992 | 51.3 | |
| Democratic | Brad Schneider (incumbent) | 91,136 | 48.7 | |
| Total votes | 187,128 | 100.0 | ||
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District 11
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Incumbent Democrat Bill Foster, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 2008 to 2011, ran for re-election. He was elected with 59% of the vote in 2012, defeating Republican incumbent Judy Biggert. The district has a PVI of D+8.
Nominee
- Bill Foster, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bill Foster (incumbent) | 12,461 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Chris Balkema, Grundy County Board member[31]
- Ian Bayne, radio talk show host[32]
- Bert Miller, businessman
Withdrawn
- Craig Robbins
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Darlene Senger | 13,290 | 36.9 | |
| Republican | Chris Balkema | 12,024 | 33.4 | |
| Republican | Bert Miller | 9,460 | 25.3 | |
| Republican | Ian Bayne | 1,253 | 3.5 | |
| Total votes | 36,027 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Bill Foster (D)
- Newspapers
Darlene Senger (R)
- Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[29]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Foster (D) |
Darlene Senger (R) |
Undecided |
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| We Ask America | October 21, 2014 | – | – | 52% | 40% | 8% |
| We Ask America | September 30, 2014 | 918 | ± 3.2% | 47% | 44% | 10% |
| We Ask America (R) | June 11, 2014 | 842 | – | 46% | 42% | 12% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bill Foster (incumbent) | 93,436 | 53.5 | |
| Republican | Darlene Senger | 81,335 | 46.5 | |
| Independent | Connor Vlakancic (write-in) | 1 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 174,772 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 12
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Incumbent Democrat William Enyart, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was first elected with 52% of the vote in 2012, succeeding retiring Democratic incumbent Jerry Costello. The district had an even PVI.[33]
Nominee
- William Enyart, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Enyart (incumbent) | 31,015 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Bost | 33,066 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
William Enyart (D)
Mike Bost (R)
- Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[29]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
William Enyart (D) |
Mike Bost (R) |
Paula Bradshaw (G) |
Undecided |
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| We Ask America | October 21, 2014 | – | – | 42% | 43% | 6% | 9% |
| We Ask America | October 1, 2014 | 909 | ± 3.3% | 40% | 45% | 6% | 11% |
| Tarrance Group (R-Bost) | April 21–23, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 37% | 43% | 9% | 11% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[20] | Tossup | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Tilt R (flip) | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Lean R (flip) | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Tossup | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Tossup | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Bost | 110,038 | 52.5 | |
| Democratic | William Enyart (incumbent) | 87,860 | 41.9 | |
| Green | Paula Bradshaw | 11,840 | 5.6 | |
| Total votes | 209,738 | 100.0 | ||
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District 13
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Incumbent Republican Rodney L. Davis, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was elected with 47% of the vote in 2012, succeeding retiring Republican incumbent Tim Johnson. The district has an even PVI.
Steve Israel, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, identified this district as one of his top targets for 2014.
Republican primary
Michael Firsching, a veterinarian, and Erika Harold, an attorney who also served as Miss America 2003, challenged Davis in the Republican primary.
Harold had attempted to replace then-incumbent Tim Johnson on the general election ballot following his retirement announcement, but was passed over for Davis.[36][37]
Nominee
- Rodney Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Firsching, veterinarian and candidate for this seat in 2012
- Erika Harold, attorney and Miss America 2003
Endorsements
Erika Harold
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Rodney Davis |
Erika Harold |
Undecided |
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| Public Opinion Strategies (R-Davis) | November 19–21, 2013 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 63% | 15% | 22% |
| We Ask America | October 10, 2013 | 859 | ± 3.34% | 63% | 16% | 21% |
| We Ask America | June 10, 2013 | 1,178 | ± 2.86% | 54% | 16% | 30% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Rodney Davis (incumbent) | 27,816 | 54.6 | |
| Republican | Erika Harold | 20,951 | 41.2 | |
| Republican | Michael Firsching | 2,147 | 4.2 | |
| Total votes | 50,914 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Ann Callis, former Madison County Chief Judge[39]
Eliminated in primary
- George Gollin, physicist at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign[40]
- David Green, policy analyst at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign[41]
Withdrawn
- Bill Byrnes, school bus driver[37]
Declined
- Paul Faraci, Champaign City Council member[42]
- Mike Frerichs, state senator
- David Gill, physician and nominee for the 15th district in 2004, 2006, 2010 and for this seat in 2012[43]
- Chris Koos, Mayor of Normal
- Julia Rietz, Champaign County state's attorney
Endorsements
Ann Callis
- U.S. Senators
- Dick Durbin, (D-IL)
- U.S. Representatives
- Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House
- State legislators
- Labor unions
George Gollin
- Newspapers
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ann Callis |
George Gollin |
David Green |
Undecided |
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| We Ask America | March 2014 | 1,136 | ± 2.91% | 41% | 25% | 7% | 27% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ann Callis | 17,322 | 54.7 | |
| Democratic | George Gollin | 9,935 | 31.3 | |
| Democratic | David Green | 4,438 | 14.0 | |
| Total votes | 31,695 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Rodney Davis (R)
Ann Callis (D)
- U.S. Senators
- Dick Durbin, (D-IL)
- U.S. Representatives
- Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House
- State legislators
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[45]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Rodney Davis (R) |
Ann Callis (D) |
Undecided |
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| We Ask America | October 21, 2014 | – | – | 53% | 36% | 11% |
| We Ask America | October 1, 2014 | 932 | ± 3.2% | 51% | 38% | 11% |
| Public Opinion Strategies (R-Davis) | September 17–18, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 55% | 36% | 7% |
| Public Policy Polling (D-Gollin) | October 7–8, 2013 | 738 | – | 40% | 35% | 25% |
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Rodney Davis (R) |
George Gollin (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D-Gollin) | October 7–8, 2013 | 738 | ± ? | 41% | 33% | 26% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Likely R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Likely R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Lean R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Likely R | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rodney Davis (incumbent) | 123,337 | 58.7 | |
| Democratic | Ann Callis | 86,935 | 41.3 | |
| Total votes | 210,272 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 14
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Incumbent Republican Randy Hultgren, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+5.
Nominee
- Randy Hultgren, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Hultgren (incumbent) | 57,665 | 100.0 | |
Eliminated in primary
- John J. Hosta, businessman[47]
Endorsements
Dennis Anderson
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dennis Anderson | 5,184 | 65.8 | |
| Democratic | John J. Hosta | 2,691 | 34.2 | |
| Total votes | 7,875 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Randy Hultgren (R)
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Hultgren (incumbent) | 145,369 | 65.4 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Anderson | 76,861 | 34.6 | |
| Total votes | 222,230 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 15
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Incumbent 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, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+14.[48]
Nominee
- John Shimkus, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Shimkus (incumbent) | 66,453 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Eric Thorsland, farmer[49]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Thorsland | 17,108 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
John Shimkus (R)
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Shimkus (incumbent) | 166,274 | 74.9 | |
| Democratic | Eric Thorsland | 55,652 | 25.1 | |
| Total votes | 221,926 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 16
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Incumbent Republican Adam Kinzinger, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of R+4.
Nominee
- Adam Kinzinger, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Adam Kinzinger
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Kinzinger (incumbent) | 56,593 | 78.4 | |
| Republican | David Hale | 15,558 | 21.6 | |
| Total votes | 72,151 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Randall Olsen | 12,077 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
Adam Kinzinger (R)
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Kinzinger (incumbent) | 153,388 | 70.6 | |
| Democratic | Randall Olsen | 63,810 | 29.4 | |
| Total votes | 217,198 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 17
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Incumbent Democrat Cheri Bustos, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was elected with 53% of the vote in 2012, defeating Republican incumbent Bobby Schilling. The district had a PVI of D+7.
Nominee
- Cheri Bustos, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cheri Bustos (incumbent) | 21,923 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Bobby Schilling, former U.S. Representative[52][53]
Withdrawn
- Eric Reyes, attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bobby Schilling | 41,063 | 100.0 | |
Endorsements
Cheri Bustos (D)
- Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[28]
Bobby Schilling (R)
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Cheri Bustos (D) |
Bobby Schilling (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Ask America | October 21, 2014 | – | – | 55% | 39% | 6% |
| We Ask America | September 29, 2014 | 953 | ± 3.2% | 50% | 41% | 9% |
| Capital Fax/We Ask America | September 17, 2013 | 1,496 | ± 2.7% | 45% | 44% | 11% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Lean D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Likely D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Likely D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Lean D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Lean D | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Cheri Bustos (incumbent) | 110,560 | 55.5 | |
| Republican | Bobby Schilling | 88,785 | 44.5 | |
| Independent | Bill Fawell (write-in) | 16 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 199,361 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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Incumbent Republican Aaron Schock, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was elected with 74% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of R+11.
Nominee
- Aaron Schock, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aaron Schock (incumbent) | 82,412 | 100.0 | |
Nominee
- Darrel Miller, farmer[54]
Endorsements
Darrel Miller
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Darrel Miller | 6,763 | 54.3 | |
| Democratic | Rob Mellon | 5,692 | 45.7 | |
| Total votes | 12,455 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Aaron Schock (R)
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Aaron Schock (Incumbent) | 184,363 | 74.7 | |
| Democratic | Darrel Miller | 62,377 | 25.3 | |
| Total votes | 246,740 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also
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