2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois explained

See also: 2014 Illinois elections.

Election Name:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Country:	Illinois
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Next Year:	2016
Seats For Election:	All 18 Illinois seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:	12
Seats1:	10
Seat Change1:	2
Popular Vote1:	1,822,779
Percentage1:	51.42%
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:	6
Seats2:	8
Seat Change2:	2
Popular Vote2:	1,721,865
Percentage2:	48.58%
Map Size:	300px

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.

Statewide

By district

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois by district:^[1]

scope=col rowspan=3	District	scope=col colspan=2	Democratic	scope=col colspan=2	Republican	scope=col colspan=2	Others	scope=col colspan=2	Total	scope=col rowspan=3	Result
scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"	!	scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"	!	scope=col colspan=2	!	scope=col colspan=2
scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	%
	162,268	73.09%	59,749	26.91%	0	0.00%	222,017	100.0%	Democratic hold
	160,337	78.06%	43,799	21.44%	130	0.06%	204,266	100.0%	Democratic hold
	116,764	64.56%	64,091	35.44%	0	0.00%	180,855	100.0%	Democratic hold
	79,666	78.15%	22,278	21.85%	0	0.00%	101,944	100.0%	Democratic hold
	116,364	63.24%	56,350	30.62%	11,305	6.14%	184,019	100.0%	Democratic hold
	78,465	32.86%	160,287	67.14%	0	0.00%	238,752	100.0%	Republican hold
	155,110	85.10%	27,168	14.90%	0	0.00%	182,278	100.0%	Democratic hold
	84,178	55.73%	66,878	44.27%	0	0.00%	151,056	100.0%	Democratic hold
	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
	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
	86,935	41.34%	123,337	58.66%	0	0.00%	210,272	100.0%	Republican hold
	76,861	34.59%	145,369	65.41%	0	0.00%	222,230	100.0%	Republican hold
	55,652	25.08%	166,274	74.92%	0	0.00%	221,926	100.0%	Republican hold
	63,810	29.38%	153,388	70.62%	0	0.00%	217,198	100.0%	Republican hold
	110,560	55.46%	88,785	44.53%	16	0.01%	199,361	100.0%	Democratic hold
	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

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 1st congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Bobby Rush 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Bobby Rush
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	162,268
Percentage1:	73.1%
Nominee2:	Jimmy Lee Tillman
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	59,749
Percentage2:	26.9%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Bobby Rush
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Bobby Rush
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 1st congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bobby Rush, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jimmy Lee Tillman III, son of former Chicago Alderman Dorothy Tillman^[3]

Results

General election

Results

Rush was re-elected by 46 points. His victory was expected, as the district is solidly Democratic.

District 2

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 2nd congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2013 Illinois's 2nd congressional district special election
Previous Year:	2013 (special)
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Robin Kelly official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Robin Kelly
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	160,337
Percentage1:	78.3%
Nominee2:	Eric Wallace
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	43,799
Percentage2:	21.4%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Robin Kelly
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Robin Kelly
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 2nd congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Robin Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative

Disqualified

• Marcus Lewis, postal worker and Independent candidate for this seat in 2012 and in 2013
• Charles Rayburn, candidate for this seat in 2013^[4]

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Eric Wallace, candidate for this seat in 2013^{[4] [5]}

Results

General election

Results

Kelly was re-elected by 57 points.

District 3

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 3rd congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Daniel Lipinski 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Dan Lipinski
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	116,764
Percentage1:	64.6%
Nominee2:	Sharon Brannigan
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	64,091
Percentage2:	35.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Dan Lipinski
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Dan Lipinski
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 3rd congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Dan Lipinski, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Sharon Brannigan, Palos Township trustee

Eliminated in primary

• Diane Harris, notary public, Will County Republican precinct committee person and candidate for 11th district^[6]

Results

Brannigan won the primary and became the Republican nominee.^[7]

General election

Results

Lipinski was re-elected in a 29-point landslide.

District 4

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 4th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Luis Gutiérrez official photo (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:	Luis Gutiérrez
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	79,666
Percentage1:	78.1%
Nominee2:	Hector Concepción
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	22,278
Percentage2:	21.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Luis Gutiérrez
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Luis Gutiérrez
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 4th congressional district. 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.^[8] 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Luis Gutiérrez, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Alexandra Eidenberg, small business advocate^[9]
• Jorge Zavala, diplomatic agent for the Consulate General of Mexico^[10]

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Hector Concepcion, executive director for the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce^[5]

Results

General election

Results

Concepcion lost to the incumbent representative, Gutiérrez by 56 points, in this solidly Democratic district.

District 5

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 5th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Rep. Mike Quigley.jpg
Nominee1:	Mike Quigley
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	116,364
Percentage1:	63.3%
Nominee2:	Vince Kolber
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	56,350
Percentage2:	30.6%
Image3:	File:3x4.svg
Nominee3:	Nancy Wade
Party3:	Green Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:	11,305
Percentage3:	6.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Mike Quigley
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Mike Quigley
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 5th congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mike Quigley, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Withdrawn

Frederick White was seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Quigley.^[6] On December 20, 2013, White withdrew from the race.^[11]

Results

Republican businessman and major GOP donor, Vince Kolber filed to run for the general election.^[12]

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Nancy Wade, community activist, schoolteacher and nominee for this seat in 2012^[6]

Results

General election

Results

Quigley won re-election against his Republican challenger, Vince Kolber, by 32 points.

District 6

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 6th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Peter J. Roskam 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Peter Roskam
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	160,287
Percentage1:	67.1%
Nominee2:	Michael Mason
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	78,465
Percentage2:	32.9%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Peter Roskam
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Peter Roskam
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 6th congressional district. 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.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Peter Roskam, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Michael Mason, retired postal manager^[13]

Results

General election

Results

District 7

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 7th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:DannyKDavis113th (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Danny K. Davis
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	155,110
Percentage1:	85.1%
Nominee2:	Robert Bumpers
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	27,168
Percentage2:	14.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Danny K. Davis
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Danny K. Davis
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 7th congressional district. 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.^[14] 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Danny K. Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative

Withdrawn

• Dan Roche

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Robert Bumpers^[6]

Results

General election

Results

District 8

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 8th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Tammy Duckworth, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Tammy Duckworth
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	84,178
Percentage1:	55.7%
Nominee2:	Larry Kaifesh
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	66,878
Percentage2:	44.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Tammy Duckworth
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Tammy Duckworth
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 8th congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Tammy Duckworth, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Larry Kaifesh, Colonel in the United States Marine Corps^[15]

Eliminated in primary

• Manju Goel, healthcare consultant^[16]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report^[17]		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg^[18]		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball^[19]		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections^[20]		November 4, 2014

Results

District 9

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 9th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Jan Schakowsky official photo (alt crop).jpg
Nominee1:	Jan Schakowsky
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	141,000
Percentage1:	66.1%
Nominee2:	Susanne Atanus
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	72,384
Percentage2:	33.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Jan Schakowsky
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Jan Schakowsky
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 9th congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jan Schakowsky, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Susanne Atanus, contracting officer and substitute teacher^[21]

Eliminated in primary

• David Earl Williams III, healthcare professional

Results

Atanus won the primary, with 15,412 (52.4%) votes.^[22]

General election

Results

District 10

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 10th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Robert Dold official portrait 114th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Bob Dold
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	95,992
Percentage1:	51.3%
Nominee2:	Brad Schneider
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	91,136
Percentage2:	48.7%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Brad Schneider
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Bob Dold
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 10th congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Brad Schneider, incumbent U.S. Representative

Disqualified

• Arlene Hickory

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bob Dold, former U.S. Representative^{[23] [24]}

Results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Brad Schneider (D)	Bob Dold (R)	Undecided
We Ask America^[25]	October 21, 2014	–	–	45%	align=center	47%	8%
Lester/GSG/GSG/DCCC (D)^[26]	October 4–6, 2014	400	± 4.9%	align=center	48%	40%	11%
We Ask America^[27]	September 30, 2014	919	± 3.2%	align=center	46%	44%	9%
DCCC (D)^[28]	September 3, 2014	450	± 4.6%	align=center	47%	42%	11%
Harper Polling (R-AAN)^[29]	June 24–25, 2014	400	± 4.9%	39%	align=center	44%	17%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 11

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 11th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Bill Foster, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:	Bill Foster
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	93,436
Percentage1:	53.5%
Nominee2:	Darlene Senger
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	81,335
Percentage2:	46.5%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Bill Foster
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Bill Foster
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 11th congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bill Foster, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Darlene Senger, state representative^[30]

Eliminated in primary

• Chris Balkema, Grundy County Board member^[31]
• Ian Bayne, radio talk show host^[32]
• Bert Miller, businessman

Withdrawn

• Craig Robbins

Results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Bill Foster (D)	Darlene Senger (R)	Undecided
We Ask America	October 21, 2014	–	–	align=center	52%	40%	8%
We Ask America	September 30, 2014	918	± 3.2%	align=center	47%	44%	10%
We Ask America (R)^[33]	June 11, 2014	842	–	align=center	46%	42%	12%

Results

District 12

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 12th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Mike Bost, official photo, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Mike Bost
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	110,038
Percentage1:	52.5%
Nominee2:	William Enyart
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	87,860
Percentage2:	41.9%
Image3:	File:3x4.svg
Nominee3:	Paula Bradshaw
Party3:	Green Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:	11,840
Percentage3:	5.6%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	William Enyart
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Mike Bost
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 12th congressional district. 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.^[34]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• William Enyart, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mike Bost, state representative^[35]

Results

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Paula Bradshaw, nurse, local radio talk show host and nominee for this seat in 2012^[36]

Results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	William Enyart (D)	Mike Bost (R)	Paula Bradshaw (G)	Undecided
We Ask America	October 21, 2014	–	–	42%	align=center	43%	6%	9%
We Ask America	October 1, 2014	909	± 3.3%	40%	align=center	45%	6%	11%
Tarrance Group (R-Bost)^[37]	April 21–23, 2014	400	± 4.9%	37%	align=center	43%	9%	11%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 13

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 13th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Rodney Davis, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Rodney Davis
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	123,337
Percentage1:	58.7%
Nominee2:	Ann Callis
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	86,935
Percentage2:	41.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Rodney Davis
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Rodney Davis
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 13th congressional district. 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.^{[38] [39]}

Candidates

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

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Rodney Davis	Erika Harold	Undecided
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Davis)^[40]	November 19–21, 2013	400	± 4.9%	align=center	63%	15%	22%
We Ask America^[41]	October 10, 2013	859	± 3.34%	align=center	63%	16%	21%
We Ask America^[42]	June 10, 2013	1,178	± 2.86%	align=center	54%	16%	30%

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Ann Callis, former Madison County Chief Judge^[43]

Eliminated in primary

• George Gollin, physicist at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign^[44]
• David Green, policy analyst at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign^[45]

Withdrawn

• Bill Byrnes, school bus driver^[39]

Declined

• Paul Faraci, Champaign City Council member^[46]
• Mike Frerichs, state senator
• David Gill, physician and nominee for the 15th district in 2004, 2006, 2010 and for this seat in 2012^[47]
• Chris Koos, Mayor of Normal
• Julia Rietz, Champaign County state's attorney

Results

Debate

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Rodney Davis (R)	Ann Callis (D)	Undecided
We Ask America	October 21, 2014	–	–	align=center	53%	36%	11%
We Ask America	October 1, 2014	932	± 3.2%	align=center	51%	38%	11%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Davis)^[50]	September 17–18, 2014	400	± 4.9%	align=center	55%	36%	7%
Public Policy Polling (D-Gollin)^[51]	October 7–8, 2013	738	–	align=center	40%	35%	25%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	class=small	Sample size	Margin of error	Rodney Davis (R)	George Gollin (D)	Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D-Gollin)	October 7–8, 2013	738	± ?	align=center	41%	33%	26%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 14

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 14th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Randy Hultgren Official Photo 112 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Randy Hultgren
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	145,369
Percentage1:	65.4%
Nominee2:	Dennis Anderson
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	76,861
Percentage2:	34.6%
Map Size:	190px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Randy Hultgren
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Randy Hultgren
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 14th congressional district. 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.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Randy Hultgren, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Dennis Anderson, public health researcher and nominee for this seat in 2012^[52]

Eliminated in primary

• John J. Hosta, businessman^[53]

Results

General election

Results

District 15

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 15th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:John Shimkus 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	John Shimkus
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	166,274
Percentage1:	74.9%
Nominee2:	Eric Thorsland
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	55,652
Percentage2:	25.1%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	John Shimkus
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	John Shimkus
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 15th congressional district. 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.^[54]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• John Shimkus, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Eric Thorsland, farmer^[55]

Results

General election

Results

District 16

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 16th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Adam Kinzinger 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Adam Kinzinger
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	153,388
Percentage1:	70.6%
Nominee2:	Randall Olsen
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	63,810
Percentage2:	29.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Adam Kinzinger
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Adam Kinzinger
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 16th congressional district. 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.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Adam Kinzinger, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• David Hale, nurse and founder of the Rockford Tea Party^[56]

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Randall Olsen, retired X-ray technician and Air Force veteran^[57]

Results

General election

Results

District 17

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 17th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Cheri Bustos official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Cheri Bustos
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	110,560
Percentage1:	55.5%
Nominee2:	Bobby Schilling
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	88,785
Percentage2:	44.5%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Cheri Bustos
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Cheri Bustos
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 17th congressional district. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Cheri Bustos, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bobby Schilling, former U.S. Representative^{[58] [59]}

Withdrawn

• Eric Reyes, attorney

Results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Cheri Bustos (D)	Bobby Schilling (R)	Undecided
We Ask America	October 21, 2014	–	–	align=center	55%	39%	6%
We Ask America	September 29, 2014	953	± 3.2%	align=center	50%	41%	9%
Capital Fax/We Ask America^[60]	September 17, 2013	1,496	± 2.7%	align=center	45%	44%	11%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 18

Election Name:	2014 Illinois's 18th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 18
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2015 Illinois's 18th congressional district special election
Next Year:	2015 (special)
Image1:	File:Aaron Schock, official photo portrait, 111th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Aaron Schock
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	184,363
Percentage1:	74.7%
Nominee2:	Darrel Miller
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	62,377
Percentage2:	25.3%
Map Size:	350px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Aaron Schock
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Aaron Schock
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See also: Illinois's 18th congressional district. 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.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Aaron Schock, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Darrel Miller, farmer^[61]

Eliminated in primary

• Rob Mellon, schoolteacher and Army veteran^[62]

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 2014 Illinois elections
• 2014 United States House of Representatives elections
• 2014 United States elections

External links

• • U.S. House elections in Illinois, 2014 at Ballotpedia
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Haas. Karen L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. October 28, 2019. March 9, 2015.
2. Web site: 1st Illinois Congressional District. Veeneman, Drew. precinctmaps.com. 2013-10-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20131031222904/http://precinctmaps.com/?page_id=2053. 2013-10-31. dead.
3. News: Illinois - Summary Vote Results. 23 May 2014. Associated Press.
4. News: Tejeda. Gregory. December 2, 2013. Jones gains Williams, other challenger. The Times of Northwest Indiana. Munster, Indiana. December 28, 2013.
5. News: Illinois Primary Results. 23 May 2014. New York Times. 2014-03-19.
6. News: December 4, 2013. Western Springs, La Grange area ballot takes shape. The Doings Western Springs. Western Springs, Illinois. Pioneer Press. December 28, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000453/http://westernsprings.suntimes.com/news/government/electfile-WSD-12052013:article. December 31, 2013. dead.
7. News: O'Shea. Bridget. Brannigan set to challenge Lipinski for Congress. 23 May 2014. Chicago Sun-Times. 2014-03-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20140524003844/http://lagrange.suntimes.com/2014/03/19/brannigan-set-to-challenge-lipinski-for-congress/. 24 May 2014. dead.
8. Web site: 4th Illinois Congressional District. Veeneman, Drew. precinctmaps.com. 2013-10-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20131031222012/http://precinctmaps.com/?page_id=2078. 2013-10-31. dead.
9. News: Walk-Morris. Tatiana. April 1, 2013. Columbia alumna runs for Congress. The Columbia Chronicle. Chicago, Illinois. December 28, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234339/http://columbiachronicle.com/columbia-alumna-runs-for-congress/. December 30, 2013. dead.
10. News: Myatt. Grant. October 13, 2013. DePaul alum runs for Illinois Congress. https://archive.today/20131229000215/http://www.depauliaonline.com/news/depaul-alum-runs-for-illinois-congress-1.3077474%23.Ur9fPrTwDc9. dead. December 29, 2013. The DePaulia. Chicago, Illinois. December 28, 2013.
11. Web site: Candidate Detail . Elections.il.gov . 2014-08-12.
12. http://politics.suntimes.com/article/washington/rep-quigley-finally-gets-gop-opponent-kolber-kicks-bid/wed-09032014-649pm Rep. Quigley Finally Gets GOP Opponent as Kolber Kicks Off Bid
13. News: Lagattolla. Al. December 4, 2013. Mason announces run for 6th Congressional District. Northwest Herald. Crystal Lake, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
14. Web site: 7th Illinois Congressional District. Veeneman, Drew. precinctmaps.com. 2013-10-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20131031213525/http://precinctmaps.com/?page_id=2091. 2013-10-31. dead.
15. News: Hinz. Greg. November 4, 2013. Marine veteran to take on U.S. Rep. Duckworth. Crain's Chicago Business. Chicago, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
16. News: Zalusky. Steve. September 9, 2013. Goel announces 8th congressional candidacy. Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
17. Web site: 2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 . House: Race Ratings . Cook Political Report . November 3, 2014.
18. Web site: 2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) . House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . October 24, 2014.
19. Web site: 2014 House . Sabato's Crystal Ball . April 10, 2014 . April 11, 2014.
20. Web site: Daily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 . Daily Kos Elections . November 4, 2014.
21. News: Schering. Steve. December 5, 2013. Three candidates file in 9th Congressional District race. Winnetka Talk. Winnetka, Illinois. Pioneer Press. December 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000631/http://winnetka.suntimes.com/news/government/9thcongress-WTK-12122013:article. December 31, 2013. dead.
22. Web site: Illinois 2014 Primary Results . The New York Times . March 20, 2014.
23. Web site: Kerry Lester . Dold being recruited by top GOP to run again in 10th . dailyherald.com . Daily Herald . 14 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130424041934/https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130415/news/704159797/ . 24 April 2013 . 15 April 2013.
24. News: Blaser. Linda. December 3, 2013. Dold, Hickory file to challenge Schneider for Illinois 10th District. Lake Forester. Lake Forest, Illinois. Pioneer Press. December 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235810/http://lakeforest.suntimes.com/news/10thelect-LFR-12052013:article. December 30, 2013. dead.
25. http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20141105063907/http%3A//weaskamerica.com/2014/10/22/il%2Dcongressional/ We Ask America
26. https://www.scribd.com/doc/242970508/IL-10-Lester-Associates-Global-Strategy-Group-for-DCCC-Oct-2014 Lester/GSG/DCCC (D)
27. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20141003/NEWS02/141009911/tired-of-the-governors-race-lets-look-at-these-congressional-races We Ask America
28. https://web.archive.org/web/20140911120608/http://politics.suntimes.com/article/washington/shneider-leads-dold-new-democratic-poll-illinois-10/wed-09102014-339pm DCCC (D)
29. https://www.scribd.com/document/232019596/Harper-Polling-IL-10-Memo-for-AAN-0614 Harper Polling (R-AAN)
30. News: Frick Carlman. Susan. July 29, 2013. Senger joins 11th Dist. Congress race. Post-Tribune. Merrillville, Indiana. December 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000258/http://posttrib.suntimes.com/search/21607683-418/senger-joins-11th-dist-congress-race.html. December 31, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
31. News: Riopell. Mike. September 11, 2013. Balkema enters Republican primary race for Congress. Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
32. News: Cahn. Emily. December 4, 2013. Most Competitive Primary in Ill. Is for Foster's Seat. Roll Call. Washington, D.C.. December 29, 2013.
33. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140609/BLOGS02/140609829/poll-shows-quinn-badly-lagging-in-western-suburbs We Ask America (R)
34. News: Enyart seeking re-election to House' 12th District. The Southern Illinoisan. Carbondale, Illinois. Associated Press. July 15, 2013. December 29, 2013.
35. News: McDermott. Kevin. Paper-flinging Illinois candidate Mike Bost being highlighted by national Republicans. 23 May 2014. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 2014-03-26.
36. News: Ritter. Geoffrey. November 21, 2013. Bradshaw to make second run at Congress. Carbondale Times. Carbondale, Illinois. December 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000715/http://www.carbondaletimes.com/112113bradshaw. December 31, 2013. dead.
37. http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-12th-congressional-district-internal-poll-gop-up/ Tarrance Group (R-Bost)
38. News: Kacich. Tom. June 4, 2013. Harold will seek 13th District nomination against Davis. The News-Gazette. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
39. News: Bossert. Jeff. November 26, 2013. Seven File Petitions For 13th District Seat. WILL. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
40. http://atr.rollcall.com/internal-poll-former-miss-america-trails-freshman-republican-in-illinois/ Public Opinion Strategies (R-Davis)
41. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-10-18/poll-gop-voters-gives-davis-4-1-lead.html We Ask America
42. http://www.capitolfax.com/MillerCD13GOPPrimary.pdf We Ask America
43. News: Kacich. Tom. May 8, 2013. Callis: Public service is motivation to seek 13th District seat. The News-Gazette. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
44. News: Kacich. Tom. July 23, 2013. UI physicist joins race for 13th District. The News-Gazette. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
45. News: Kacich. Tom. August 20, 2013. Champaign Dem joins field for 13th District primary. The News-Gazette. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
46. News: Kacich. Tom. December 9, 2012. Tom Kacich: Dems already looking ahead to 2014. The News-Gazette. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
47. Web site:
    • • • UPDATED x1 - Callis resigns to run for Congress *** Quinn makes Gill an assistant director
    . Miller. Rich. May 3, 2013. Capitol Fax.com. December 29, 2013.
48. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2014-03-11/first-poll-democrats-shows-callis-big-lead.html We Ask America
49. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aLFi2uSbCQ YouTube
50. http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-congressional-district-13-rodney-davis-poll/ Public Opinion Strategies (R-Davis)
51. https://www.scribd.com/doc/176396937/IL-13-PPP-for-George-Gollin-Oct-2013 Public Policy Polling (D-Gollin)
52. News: Belsha. Kalyn. September 25, 2013. Anderson makes another run for Congress. The Beacon-News. Aurora, Illinois. Sun-Times Media Group. December 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131012065023/http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/22793868-418/anderson-makes-another-run-for-congress.html. October 12, 2013. dead.
53. News: Schory. Brenda. November 9, 2013. Second Democrat declares for 14th Congressional race. Kane County Chronicle. St. Charles, Illinois. December 29, 2013.
54. News: Rosenbaum. Jason. November 5, 2013. Is it 2014 already? Shimkus kicks off campaign for 10th term; other Metro East candidates follow. St. Louis Beacon. St. Louis, Missouri. December 30, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130720014459/https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/33530/shimkus_reelect_role_metro. July 20, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
55. News: September 25, 2013. Thorsland to seek Democratic nod for 15th District. The News-Gazette. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. December 30, 2013.
56. News: Sweeny. Chuck. September 12, 2013. Chuck Sweeny: Tea Party's David Hale to challenge Adam Kinzinger. Rockford Register Star. Rockford, Illinois. December 30, 2013.
57. News: Misener. Jacob. December 5, 2013. Democratic challenger emerges in 16th District race. The Daily Leader. Pontiac, Illinois. December 30, 2013. April 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150403061202/http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/article/20131205/NEWS/131209661/1001/NEWS. dead.
58. News: Tibbetts. Ed. May 31, 2013. Schilling eyes 2014. Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. December 30, 2013.
59. News: Crow. Nick. July 13, 2013. Election 2014: Bobby Schilling set for rematch with Rep. Cheri Bustos. The Journal Standard. Freeport, Illinois. December 30, 2013. December 30, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234421/http://www.journalstandard.com/x1580227112/Election-2014-Bobby-Schilling-set-for-rematch-with-Rep-Cheri-Bustos. dead.
60. http://capitolfax.com/2013/09/17/bustos-barely-leads-schilling/ Capital Fax/We Ask America
61. News: Studzinski. Adam. November 14, 2013. Democratic congressional candidates sound off on social security. WJBC. Bloomington, Illinois. December 30, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131231001712/http://www.wjbc.com/common/page.php?pt=Democratic+congressional+candidates+sound+off+on+social+security&id=96283&is_corp=0. December 31, 2013. dead.
62. News: Kaergard. Chris. November 6, 2013. Quincy teacher Rob Mellon wants to run against Aaron Schock. Peoria Journal Star. Peoria, Illinois. December 30, 2013.