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 Democratic margin to 10–8 in the delegation.
Statewide By district Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois by district:
DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 162,268 73.09% 59,749 26.91% 0 0.00% 222,017 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 160,337 78.06% 43,799 21.44% 130 0.06% 204,266 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 116,764 64.56% 64,091 35.44% 0 0.00% 180,855 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 79,666 78.15% 22,278 21.85% 0 0.00% 101,944 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 116,364 63.24% 56,350 30.62% 11,305 6.14% 184,019 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 78,465 32.86% 160,287 67.14% 0 0.00% 238,752 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 155,110 85.10% 27,168 14.90% 0 0.00% 182,278 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 84,178 55.73% 66,878 44.27% 0 0.00% 151,056 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 9 141,000 66.06% 72,384 33.91% 66 0.03% 213,450 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 10 91,136 48.70% 95,992 51.30% 0 0.00% 187,128 100.0% Republican gainDistrict 11 93,436 53.46% 81,335 46.54% 1 0.00% 174,772 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 12 87,860 41.89% 110,038 52.46% 11,840 5.65% 209,738 100.0% Republican gainDistrict 13 86,935 41.34% 123,337 58.66% 0 0.00% 210,272 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 14 76,861 34.59% 145,369 65.41% 0 0.00% 222,230 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 15 55,652 25.08% 166,274 74.92% 0 0.00% 221,926 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 16 63,810 29.38% 153,388 70.62% 0 0.00% 217,198 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 17 110,560 55.46% 88,785 44.53% 16 0.01% 199,361 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 18 62,377 25.28% 184,363 74.72% 0 0.00% 246,740 100.0% Republican holdTotal 1,822,779 51.09% 1,721,865 48.26% 23,358 0.65% 3,568,002 100.0%
District 1
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. 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
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jimmy Lee Tillman III, son of former Chicago Alderman Dorothy Tillman
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General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results Rush was re-elected by 46 points. His victory was expected, as the district is solidly Democratic.
District 2
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
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Eric Wallace, candidate for this seat in 2013
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results Kelly was re-elected by 57 points.
District 3
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
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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
Results Brannigan won the primary and became the Republican nominee.
General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results Lipinski was re-elected in a 29-point landslide.
District 4
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. 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 Jorge Zavala, diplomatic agent for the Consulate General of Mexico
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Hector Concepcion, executive director for the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results Concepcion lost to the incumbent representative, Gutiérrez by 56 points, in this solidly Democratic district.
District 5
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
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Republican primary Candidates Withdrawn Frederick White was seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Quigley. On December 20, 2013, White withdrew from the race.
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Republican businessman and major GOP donor, Vince Kolber filed to run for the general election.Rep. Quigley Finally Gets GOP Opponent as Kolber Kicks Off Bid Chicago Sun-Times, September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014
Green primary Candidates Nominee Nancy Wade, community activist, schoolteacher and nominee for this seat in 2012
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results Quigley won re-election against his Republican challenger, Vince Kolber, by 32 points.
District 6
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
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Michael Mason, retired postal manager
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 7
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. 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
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Robert Bumpers
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 8
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
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Larry Kaifesh, Colonel in the United States Marine Corps
Eliminated in primary Manju Goel, healthcare consultant
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 9
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
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Susanne Atanus, contracting officer and substitute teacher
Eliminated in primary David Earl Williams III, healthcare professional
Results Atanus won the primary, with 15,412 (52.4%) votes.
General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 10
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
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bob Dold, former U.S. Representative
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General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BradSchneider (D) BobDold (R) UndecidedWe Ask AmericaWe Ask America October 21, 2014 – – 45% 47% 8%Lester/GSG/GSG/DCCC (D)Lester/GSG/DCCC (D) October 4–6, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 48% 40% 11%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America September 30, 2014 919 ± 3.2% 46% 44% 9%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) September 3, 2014 450 ± 4.6% 47% 42% 11%Harper Polling (R-AAN)Harper Polling (R-AAN) June 24–25, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 39% 44% 17%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 11
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
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Darlene Senger, state representative
Eliminated in primary Chris Balkema, Grundy County Board member Ian Bayne, radio talk show host Bert Miller, businessman
Withdrawn Craig Robbins
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