2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois explained

Election Name:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Country:	Illinois
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Next Year:	2018
Seats For Election:	All 18 Illinois seats to the United States House of Representatives
Election Date:	November 8, 2016
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:	10
Seats1:	11
Seat Change1:	1
Popular Vote1:	2,810,536
Percentage1:	53.62%
Swing1:	2.20%
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:	8
Seats2:	7
Seat Change2:	1
Popular Vote2:	2,397,436
Percentage2:	45.74%
Swing2:	2.86%
Map Size:	300px

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.

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]

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"	%
	234,037	74.09%	81,817	25.90%	8	0.00%	315,862	100.0%	Democratic hold
	235,051	78.91%	59,471	20.19%	0	0.00%	294,522	100.0%	Democratic hold
	225,320	100.0%	0	0.00%	0	0.00%	225,411	100.0%	Democratic hold
	171,297	100.0%	0	0.00%	0	0.00%	171,297	100.0%	Democratic hold
	212,842	67.84%	86,222	27.48%	14,660	4.67%	313,724	100.0%	Democratic hold
	143,591	40.78%	208,555	59.22%	0	0.00%	352,146	100.0%	Republican hold
	250,584	84.24%	46,882	15.76%	0	0.00%	297,466	100.0%	Democratic hold
	144,954	58.31%	103,617	41.68%	5	0.00%	248,571	100.0%	Democratic hold
	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
	166,578	60.45%	108,995	39.55%	0	0.00%	275,573	100.0%	Democratic hold
	124,246	39.69%	169,976	54.31%	18,780	6.00%	313,002	100.0%	Republican hold
	126,811	40.34%	187,583	59.66%	0	0.00%	314,394	100.0%	Republican hold
	137,589	40.70%	200,508	59.30%	0	0.00%	338,097	100.0%	Republican hold
	0	0.00%	274,554	100.0%	0	0.00%	274,554	100.0%	Republican hold
	0	0.00%	259,722	100.0%	131	0.00%	259,853	100.0%	Republican hold
	173,125	60.31%	113,943	39.69%	0	0.00%	287,068	100.0%	Democratic hold
	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

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 1st congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 1
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Bobby Rush, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Bobby Rush
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	234,037
Percentage1:	74.1%
Nominee2:	August Deuser
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	81,817
Percentage2:	25.9%
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 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

• Harold Bailey, City Parks District employee and candidate for this seat in 2010 and 2012

Endorsements

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• August Deuser

Eliminated in primary

• Jimmy Lee Tillman

Primary results

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 2nd congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 2
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Robin Kelly official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Robin Kelly
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	235,051
Percentage1:	79.8%
Nominee2:	John Morrow
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	59,471
Percentage2:	20.2%
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. 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.^[11]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Robin Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Marcus Lewis, postal worker, independent candidate in 2012 and 2013 and Democratic candidate in 2014
• Dorian Myrickes
• Charles Rayburn, candidate in 2013 and 2014

Endorsements

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• John Morrow

Primary results

General election

Results

District 3

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 3rd congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 3
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Dan Lipinski Portrait 115th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Dan Lipinski
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	225,320
Percentage1:	100.0%
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. 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.^[12] Jacobson terminated the committee in July 2015.^[13]

Candidates

Nominee

• Dan Lipinski, incumbent U.S. Representative

Declined

• Oren Jacobson, tech entrepreneur

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Removed

• Art Jones, neo-Nazi

General election

Results

District 4

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 4th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 4
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Luis Gutiérrez official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Luis Gutiérrez
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	171,297
Percentage1:	100.0%
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 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.^{[14] [15]} 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.^[16]

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

Primary results

Republican primary

No candidates filed for the Republican primary for this seat.

General election

Results

District 5

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 5th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 5
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Mike Quigley official photo (cropped 2).jpg
Nominee1:	Mike Quigley
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	212,842
Percentage1:	67.8%
Nominee2:	Vince Kolber
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	86,222
Percentage2:	27.5%
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. 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

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^[17]

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Results

District 6

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 6th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 6
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:NEW Roskam Official Headshot.jpg
Nominee1:	Peter Roskam
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	208,555
Percentage1:	59.2%
Nominee2:	Amanda Howland
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	143,591
Percentage2:	40.8%
Map Size:	201px
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. 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.^[18] Kinzler ran to the political right of Roskam.^[19]

Candidates

Nominee

• Peter Roskam, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Gordon "Jay" Kinzler, Glen Ellyn Park District commissioner^[20]

Withdrawn

• Gerald "Jerry" Drabik^[21]

Endorsements

Primary results

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

Primary results

General election

Results

District 7

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 7th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 7
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:DannyKDavis113th (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Danny K. Davis
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	250,584
Percentage1:	84.2%
Nominee2:	Jeffrey Leef
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	46,882
Percentage2:	15.8%
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 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

Primary results

Republican primary

No candidates filed for the Republican primary for this seat.

General election

Results

District 8

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 8th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 8
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Raja Krishnamoorthi, official photo, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Raja Krishnamoorthi
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	144,954
Percentage1:	58.3%
Nominee2:	Pete DiCianni
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	103,617
Percentage2:	41.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Tammy Duckworth
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Raja Krishnamoorthi
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 8th congressional district. 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.^{[22] [23]} Krishnamoorthi was endorsed by Representative Jan Schakowsky.^[24]

Candidates

Nominee

• Raja Krishnamoorthi, former deputy state treasurer, candidate for this seat in 2012, and candidate for Comptroller in 2010^[25]

Eliminated in primary

• Deb Bullwinkel, Mayor of Villa Park^{[26] [27]}
• Michael Noland, state senator^{[28] [29]}

Withdrawn

• Tom Cullerton, state senator (running for re-election)^[30]

Declined

• Jenny Burke, legal analyst, Itasca School Board member and 2014 State House Candidate^[26]
• Tammy Duckworth, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for the U.S. Senate)

Endorsements

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Pete DiCianni, DuPage County Commissioner and former mayor of Elmhurst^[31]

Removed

• Richard Evans
• Joseph Hantsch
• Andrew Straw, disability rights attorney and Green candidate for Indiana's 2nd congressional district in 2012^{[32] [33]}

Declined

• Larry Kaifesh, retired United States Marine Corps Colonel and nominee for this seat in 2014^[34]
• David McSweeney, state representative^[35]
• Darlene Ruscitti, DuPage County Superintendent of Education^[34]
• Tim Schneider, Cook County Commissioner and chairman of the Illinois Republican Party^[34]

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Results

District 9

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 9th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 9
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Jan Schakowsky official photo (alt crop).jpg
Nominee1:	Jan Schakowsky
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	217,306
Percentage1:	66.5%
Nominee2:	Joan McCarthy Lasonde
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	109,550
Percentage2:	33.5%
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. 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

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Joan McCarthy Lasonde

Primary results

General election

Results

District 10

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 10th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 10
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Brad Schneider, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Brad Schneider
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	150,435
Percentage1:	52.6%
Nominee2:	Bob Dold
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	135,535
Percentage2:	47.4%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Bob Dold
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Brad Schneider
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 10th congressional district. 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.^[36]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bob Dold, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Schneider announced on April 2, 2015, that he would again run for the 10th district against Dold.^{[37] [38] [39]}

Candidates

Nominee

• Brad Schneider, former U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Nancy Rotering, Mayor of Highland Park, Illinois

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report^[41]		November 7, 2016
align=left	Daily Kos Elections^[42]		November 7, 2016
align=left	Rothenberg^[43]		November 3, 2016
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball^[44]		November 7, 2016
RCP^[45]		October 31, 2016

Results

District 11

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 11th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Bill Foster, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:	Bill Foster
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	166,578
Percentage1:	60.4%
Nominee2:	Tonia Khouri
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	108,995
Percentage2:	39.6%
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. 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.^{[46] [47]}

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bill Foster, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Tonia Khouri, DuPage County board member^[48]

Eliminated in primary

• Dominick Stella, cardiologist
• Herman White, scientist^[49]

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Results

District 12

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 12th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 12
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Mike Bost, official photo, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Mike Bost
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	169,976
Percentage1:	54.3%
Nominee2:	C.J. Baricevic
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	124,246
Percentage2:	39.7%
Image3:	File:3x4.svg
Nominee3:	Paula Bradshaw
Party3:	Green Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:	18,780
Percentage3:	6.0%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Mike Bost
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Mike Bost
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Illinois's 12th congressional district. 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

• Mike Bost, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Prior to the Democratic primary, international aid worker Edward Vowell had formed an exploratory committee.

Candidates

Nominee

• C.J. Baricevic, attorney^[50]

Declined

• Jerry Costello II, state representative^[51]
• Jay Hoffman, state representative^[51]
• Brendan Kelly, St. Clair County State's Attorney^[51]
• Sheila Simon, former Lieutenant Governor and nominee for Comptroller in 2014^{[51] [52] [53]}
• Edward Vowell, international aid worker^[50]
• Rick Watson, St. Clair County Sheriff^[54]

Primary results

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Paula Bradshaw, nurse, local radio talk show host and nominee for this seat in 2012 & 2014

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.^[55]

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 7, 2016
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 7, 2016
align=left	Rothenberg		November 3, 2016
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 7, 2016
RCP		October 31, 2016

Results

Bost defeated Baricevic and Bradshaw in the general election on November 8, 2016, winning 54% of the vote.^[56]

District 13

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 13th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 13
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Rodney Davis official photo 2016 (cropped) 3x4.jpg
Nominee1:	Rodney Davis
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	187,583
Percentage1:	59.7%
Nominee2:	Mark Wicklund
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	126,811
Percentage2:	40.3%
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. 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.^[57]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Rodney Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Ethan Vandersand, pharmacist^{[58] [59]}

Endorsements

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mark Wicklund, president of the Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation and former Macon County Board member^[60]

Declined

• Tom Banning, Assistant Illinois Attorney General^[61]
• Tony DelGiorno, Sangamon County Board Member^[61]
• David Gill, physician and nominee in 2004, 2006, 2010, and 2012 (running as Independent)^{[62] [63]}
• Andy Manar, state senator^[64]
• Julia Rietz, Champaign County State's Attorney^[65]

Primary results

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

Results

District 14

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 14th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 14
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Randy Hultgren Official Photo 112 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Randy Hultgren
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:	Jim Walz
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Percentage1:	59.3%
Popular Vote1:	200,508
Popular Vote2:	137,589
Percentage2:	40.7%
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. 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.^[66] 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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jim Walz

Eliminated in primary

• John Hosta
• Jesse Maggitt

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Results

District 15

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 15th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 15
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:John Shimkus official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	John Shimkus
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	274,554
Percentage1:	100.0%
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. 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.^[57]

Republican primary

State Senator Kyle McCarter unsuccessfully challenged Shimkus from the right.^{[67] [68]}

Candidates

Nominee

• John Shimkus, incumbent U.S. Representative^[68]

Eliminated in primary

• Kyle McCarter, state senator^[68]

Endorsements

Primary results

Democratic primary

No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.

General election

Results

District 16

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 16th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 16
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Adam Kinzinger official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Adam Kinzinger
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	259,853
Percentage1:	100%
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. 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.^[69] However, Senator Kirk ended up filing for re-election and Kinzinger remained running for re-election.^[70]

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.^[71]

Candidates

Nominee

• Adam Kinzinger, incumbent U.S. Representative

Removed

• Colin McGroarty, technology consultant and Tea Party activist

Primary results

Democratic primary

No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.

General election

Results

District 17

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 17th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17
Previous Year:	2014
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 17
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Cheri Bustos official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Cheri Bustos
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	173,125
Percentage1:	60.3%
Nominee2:	Patrick Harlan
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	113,943
Percentage2:	39.7%
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. 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.^{[72] [73]}

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Cheri Bustos, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Patrick Harlan, fuel truck driver and president of the Knox County Tea Party^[74]

Eliminated in primary

• Jack Boccarossa, retired engineer and tree farm owner^[75]

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Results

District 18

Election Name:	2016 Illinois's 18th congressional district election
Country:	Illinois
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2015 Illinois's 18th congressional district special election
Previous Year:	2015 (special)
Next Election:	2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 18
Next Year:	2018
Image1:	File:Darin LaHood official portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Darin LaHood
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	250,506
Percentage1:	72.1%
Nominee2:	Junius Rodriguez
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	96,770
Percentage2:	27.9%
Map Size:	350px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Darin LaHood
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Darin LaHood
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See also: Illinois's 18th congressional district. 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.^[76] Zalcman declined to run in the special election due to a shortened period to obtain the necessary signatures to qualify for the ballot.^[77] Zalcman announced that he would focus on the 2016 primary instead.^[77] 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

Democratic primary

No candidates filed for the Democratic primary for this seat.

Write-in

• Darrel Miller

Primary results

General election

Results

External links

• U.S. House elections in Illinois, 2016 at Ballotpedia
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

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2. Web site: Election and Campaign Finance Calendar 2016. Illinois State Board of Elections. December 2, 2015. December 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208053733/https://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/2016ElectionCalendar.pdf. dead.
3. Web site: Johnson. Cheryl L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. April 27, 2019. February 28, 2019.
4. Web site: Sneed exclusive: Could Rush be ready to step down?. Chicago Sun-Times. Sneed. Michael. November 12, 2015. December 1, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151116054219/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1096091/sneed-exclusive-4. November 16, 2015. dead.
5. Web site: Morning Digest: After a disastrous Senate campaign Liz Cheney mulls a run for an open House seat. Daily Kos Elections. November 16, 2015. December 1, 2015.
6. Web site: Bobby Rush to Hold News Conference Friday. NBC 5 Chicago. Ahern. Mary Ann. November 19, 2015. December 1, 2015.
7. Web site: Bobby Rush is running again. Chicago Sun-Times. Sweet. Lynn. November 13, 2015. December 1, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120092247/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1099647/sweet-bobby-rush-2. November 20, 2015. dead.
8. Web site: Bobby Rush is running again. Chicago Sun-Times. Grimm. Andy. November 20, 2015. December 1, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208072213/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1118625/bobby-rush-announces-run-13th-term-calls-responsible-response-police-shooting-video. December 8, 2015. dead.
9. Web site: Ex-CeaseFire director Tio Hardiman running for Congress. WGN-TV. August 4, 2015. August 5, 2015.
10. Web site: Activist Tio Hardiman Plans to Seek Circuit Court Clerk's Office instead of Congress. The Chicago Citizen. Parish. Norman. October 15, 2015. December 1, 2015. December 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208083532/http://thechicagocitizen.com/news/2015/oct/15/activist-tio-hardiman-plans-seek-circuit-court-cle/. dead.
11. News: Rep. Robin Kelly will not run for Illinois Senate seat: Exclusive. Chicago Sun-Times. Sweet. Lynn. June 12, 2015. June 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150614233319/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/685560/rep-robin-kelly-will-run-illinois-senate-seat-exclusive. June 14, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
12. News: An Opportunity To Replace Dan Lipinski With A Real Democrat. Down with Tyranny. Klein. Howie. May 14, 2015. October 21, 2015.
13. News: Termination Approval - Oren for Illinois. Federal Election Commission. July 24, 2015. October 21, 2015.
14. Web site: Salas to challenge Rep. Gutiérrez in 2016. Extra News. Hernandez. Alex V.. July 30, 2015. August 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150822023831/http://extranews.net/salas-to-challenge-rep-gutierrez-in-2016.html. August 22, 2015. dead.
15. Web site: Chicago Media Star Javier Salas Running For Congress. Chicagoland Radio and Media. July 27, 2015. August 21, 2015.
16. Web site: Luis Gutierrez Losing Latino Votes After Support of Mayor Emanuel, Challenger Says. ABC 7 Chicago. Thomas. Charles. August 31, 2015. December 2, 2015.
17. Web site: Richard Mayers.
18. News: Schelkopf . Eric . Glen Ellyn Park District Commissioner Jay Kinzler Announces Congressional Run . November 30, 2015 . mySuburbanLife.com . February 19, 2016.
19. News: Sanchez . Robert . Kinzler: Roskam Doesn't Vote Like a Conservative Republican . February 15, 2016 . . February 19, 2016.
20. http://www.kinzlerforcongress.com Web site: Kinzler for Congress . kinzlerforcongress.com . February 19, 2016 .
21. News: Schelkopf . Eric . Glen Ellyn Candidate Drops Out of Republican Primary Race Against Roskam . January 12, 2016 . mySuburbanLife.com . February 19, 2016.
22. Web site: Democrats Maneuver for Illinois House Seat. Roll Call. Cahn, Emily. March 27, 2015. March 27, 2015. March 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150330011932/http://atr.rollcall.com/tammy-duckworth-senate-bid-house-seat-jockeying/. dead.
23. News: Pearson . Rick . Cullerton Running for Duckworth Congressional Seat . May 18, 2015 . . May 20, 2015.
24. Web site: Rep. Schakowsky Endorses Krishnamoorthi in Bid to Replace Duckworth. NBC Chicago. June 9, 2015 . 20 September 2015.
25. News: Raja Krishnamoorthi announces for House seat Duckworth is vacating for Senate run. Sweet. Lynn. Chicago Sun-Times. March 31, 2015. June 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150626121813/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/485026/raja-krishnamoorthi-announces-house-seat-duckworth-vacating-senate-run. June 26, 2015. dead.
26. News: Illinois Democrat Abruptly Drops Congressional Bid. Yokley. Eli. Roll Call. July 30, 2015. August 24, 2015. August 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150821101952/http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-democrat-abruptly-drops-congressional-bid/. dead.
27. Web site: Villa Park mayor to run for Congress. Daily Herald. Riopell. Mike. August 25, 2015. August 25, 2015.
28. News: Noland announces exploratory House campaign. Chicago Tribune. Walker. Janelle. March 31, 2015. June 24, 2015.
29. Web site: Noland running for U.S. Congress. Chicago Tribune. Casas. Gloria. August 17, 2015. August 21, 2015.
30. Web site: Cullerton drops congressional bid to run again for state Senate. Mike Riopell. July 30, 2015. Daily Herald. 20 September 2015.
31. Web site: DuPage board member DiCianni will run for Congress. Daily Herald. Riopell. Mike. September 11, 2015. September 15, 2015.
32. Web site: Who replaces Blagojevich as the bad guy now, Rauner or Madigan?. Daily Herald. Riopell. Mike. June 4, 2015. June 5, 2015.
33. Web site: GOP Candidate On Why He's Running For Congress In 8th. Journal & Topics Newspapers. Robb. Tom. June 11, 2015. June 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150619102602/http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_8e889a2a-105f-11e5-9db7-2b3f29325c69.html. June 19, 2015. dead.
34. News: Kaifesh Not Running In 8th Congressional Race. Robb. Tom. Journal & Topics Newspapers. May 28, 2015. June 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150615040740/http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_f58ac77c-0540-11e5-92f0-4b30ebec5ca8.html. June 15, 2015. dead.
35. News: Poll: Cullerton Holds Slight Edge in Race to Succeed Duckworth. Ormsby. David. The Huffington Post. June 3, 2015. June 25, 2015.
36. Web site: Democrats Eyeing 5 House Race Rematches in 2016. Roll Call. Abby Livingston. November 13, 2014. January 19, 2015. November 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141117075211/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-democrats-eyeing-five-rematches/. dead.
37. Web site: Defeated in 2014, looking to 2016. Roll Call. Alex Isenstadt. November 18, 2014. January 19, 2015.
38. News: Former congressman, Northwestern alum Schneider talks future plans. The Daily Northwestern. Hal Jin. January 15, 2015. January 19, 2015.
39. News: Skiba . Katherine . Brad Schneider to Run for Congress Again in 2016 . April 2, 2015 . . April 5, 2015.
40. https://web.archive.org/web/20161014061839/https://www.nrcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IL-10-October-Memo-002.pdf North Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC)
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42. Web site: Daily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 . . November 7, 2016.
43. Web site: 2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) . House Ratings . . November 3, 2016.
44. Web site: 2016 House . . November 7, 2016 . November 7, 2016.
45. Web site: Battle for the House 2016 . . October 31, 2016.
46. News: Pearson . Rick . Foster Won't Run for U.S. Senate, Backs Duckworth . April 10, 2015 . . April 10, 2015.
47. Web site: Foster gearing up for re-election bid as challenges loom. Naperville Sun. Frick Carlman. Susan. September 4, 2015. September 17, 2015.
48. Web site: DuPage County Board member Khouri to formally announce congressional bid. Suburban Life Media. Lurz. Nathan. August 28, 2015. September 2, 2015.
49. Web site: Naperville scientist announces bid for Congress. Daily Herald. Cilella. Jessica. October 12, 2015. October 14, 2015.
50. Web site: Belleville attorney C.J. Baricevic confirms run for Congress. Belleville News-Democrat. Fitzgerald. Mike. June 1, 2015. June 2, 2015.
51. Web site: Illinois Democrat Hesitant on House Race. CQ Roll Call. Cahn, Emily. Gonzales, Nathan. February 3, 2015. February 3, 2015. February 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150204020730/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2016-sheila-simon-illinois-mike-bost/. dead.
52. Web site: Sheila Simon considers run for state Senate. The Southern Illinoisan. Parker. Molly. June 15, 2015. June 25, 2015.
53. News: Sheila Simon announces bid for Illinois State Senate. The Southern Illinoisan. Hancock. Amanda. September 8, 2015. September 11, 2015.
54. Web site: Watson won't run for Congress; Baricevic's candidacy assailed. Belleville News-Democrat. Fitzgerald. Mike. July 30, 2015. August 24, 2015.
55. "FEC complaint alleges Keefe partners improperly reimbursed employees who contributed to C.J. Baricevic". Madison - St. Clair Record. 6/28/16. Retrieved 7/8/16.
56. News: Wall. Tobias. Bost holds off Baricevic, Bradshaw in 12th Congressional District. 11 November 2016. Belleville News-Democrat. November 8, 2016.
57. Web site: Davis, Shimkus running again. The News-Gazette. Kacich. Tom. September 4, 2015. September 17, 2015.
58. Web site: Greene County man enters Congressional race. WLDS. McCabe. Jim. December 1, 2015. December 2, 2015.
59. Web site: Davis' GOP challenger realistic on his chances. The News-Gazette. Kacich. Tom. December 2, 2015. December 2, 2015.
60. Web site: Dem to announce run against Davis. The News-Gazette. Kacich. Tom. October 14, 2015. October 14, 2015.
61. Web site: Veterans advocate Tom Banning may run for Congress in 13th. The State Journal-Register. Schoenburg. Bernard. August 22, 2015. August 24, 2015.
62. Web site: Gill making his fifth run – as an independent. The News-Gazette. Kacich. Tom. April 22, 2015. April 27, 2015.
63. Web site: Gill plotting another bid for Congress. The Pantagraph. Erickson. Kurt. August 18, 2015. August 24, 2015.
64. Web site: Rauner's salary numbers don't add up. Herald & Review. Erickson. Kurt. February 15, 2015. August 24, 2015.
65. Web site: Tom's mailbag April 24, 2015. The News-Gazette. Kacich. Tom. April 24, 2015. June 5, 2015.
66. Web site: Lester: The rundown on Joe Walsh's potential bid for Congress. September 14, 2015. Daily Herald. 20 September 2015.
67. Web site: McCarter kicks off campaign against Shimkus; declares himself more conservative. Belleville News-Democrat. Brueggemann. Brian. October 7, 2015. October 7, 2015.
68. News: McDermott . Kevin . A Short Run-Down of Illinois' Primary Situation Headed Toward March 15 . February 16, 2016 . stltoday.com . February 19, 2015.
69. Web site: Adam Kinzinger positions himself as replacement should Mark Kirk's campaign falter. Daily Kos Elections. Nir. David. October 7, 2015. December 2, 2015.
70. Web site: Kinzinger announces re-election bid. Sauk Valley Media. Eggemeier. Pam. November 24, 2015. December 2, 2015.
71. Web site: McGroarty wary of party labels. Sauk Valley Media. Eggemeier. Pam. July 19, 2015. December 2, 2015. December 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208165950/http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/07/17/mcgroarty-wary-of-party-labels/atgm0xs/. dead.
72. Web site: Cheri Bustos Keeps Door Open to Senate Run. Roll Call. Cahn. Emily. January 20, 2015. August 24, 2015. August 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150803221753/http://atr.rollcall.com/illinois-senate-race-cheri-bustos-2016-mark-kirk/. dead.
73. Web site: Bustos won't run for Senate, praises Duckworth. Sauk Valley Media. Tareen. Sophia. March 30, 2015. August 24, 2015.
74. Web site: Knox County Tea Party leader running for Congress. The Register-Mail. Hobe. Marty. September 13, 2015. October 13, 2015.
75. Web site: Boccarossa Becomes 2nd GOP Candidate for 17th District. WGIL. December 1, 2015. December 2, 2015.
76. Web site: Chris Kaergard . Bloomington attorney Mark Zalcman announces GOP primary challenge to Aaron Schock - News - Journal Star - Peoria, IL . Pjstar.com . March 9, 2015 . March 13, 2015.
77. Web site: Republican Mark Zalcman withdraws from special election. April 13, 2015. April 13, 2015. KHQA-TV.