Upcoming House elections in Illinois
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois will be held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 18 U.S. Representatives from the state of Illinois , one from each of the state's 18 congressional districts . The elections will coincide with the 2020 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 .
District 1
The 1st district takes in the South Side of Chicago , the southern suburbs of Chicago, and continues southwest to Joliet . The incumbent is Democrat Bobby Rush , who was re-elected with 73.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Robert Emmons Jr., nonprofit executive[3]
Sarah Gad, law student and opioid recovery advocate[4]
Ameena Matthews, community activist[5]
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Nominee
Primary results
Third parties
Candidates
Ruth Pellegrini (Independent)[18]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses South Side Chicago and its southern suburbs including eastern Will County and Kankakee County . The incumbent is Democrat Robin Kelly who was re-elected with 81.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Marcus Lewis, postal worker[2]
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Theresa Raborn, activist[2]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 3
The 3rd district includes western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago as far as the DuPage County border, as well part of southwest Chicago itself. The incumbent is Democrat Dan Lipinski , who was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2018.[1] On March 17, 2020, Marie Newman defeated Dan Lipinski in the Democratic primary.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Rush Darwish, photographer and former broadcaster[28]
Charles Hughes[29]
Dan Lipinski , incumbent U.S. Representative[30]
Withdrawn
Abe Matthew, attorney[31] (endorsed Newman )
Endorsements
Dan Lipinski
U.S. Senators
Joe Manchin , U.S. Senator from West Virginia and former Governor of West Virginia[32]
U.S. Representatives
Mayors and Village Presidents
John Ryan, Mayor of Alsip [36]
Steve Landek, Mayor of Bridgeview [36]
Dan Foy, Mayor of Burbank [36]
Chuck Tokar, Mayor of Chicago Ridge [36]
Larry Dominick, Mayor of Cicero [36]
Ray Soliman, Mayor of Crest Hill [36]
Larry Powell, Mayor of Forest View [36]
Mike Howley, Mayor of Hickory Hills [36]
Noel Cummings, Mayor of Hodgkins [36]
Kevin Casey, Mayor of Hometown [36]
Tom Hinshaw, Mayor of Indian Head Park [36]
Kris Wasowicz, Mayor of Justice [36]
Tom Livingston, Mayor of La Grange [36]
Jeff Egofske, Mayor of Lemont[36]
Steve Streit, Mayor of Lockport [36]
Dennis McGee, Mayor of Merrionette Park [36]
Sandra Bury, Mayor of Oak Lawn [36]
Kyle Hastings, Mayor of Orland Hills [36]
Bob Straz, Mayor of Palos Heights [36]
Gerald Bennett, Mayor of Palos Hills [36]
John Mahoney, Mayor of Palos Park [36]
John Noak, Mayor of Romeoville [36]
Jacob Vandenburg, Mayor of Tinley Park [36]
Alice Gallagher, Mayor of Western Springs [36]
John Carpino, Mayor of Willow Springs [36]
Mary Werner, Mayor of Worth [36]
Newspapers
Organizations
Individuals
Marie Newman
US Presidents
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Illinois legislators
Chicago city officials
Lori Lightfoot , Mayor of Chicago [58]
Anna M. Valencia , City Clerk of Chicago[56]
George Cardenas , Alderman for Chicago's 12th ward[57]
Stephanie Coleman , Alderman for Chicago's 16th ward[56]
Mike Rodriguez , Alderman for Chicago's 22nd ward[57]
Byron Sigcho-Lopez , Alderman for Chicago's 25th ward[56]
Andre Vasquez , Alderman for Chicago's 40th ward[57]
Maria Hadden , Alderman for Chicago's 49th ward[56]
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa , Alderman for Chicago's 35th ward[56]
Lucy Moog, Committeewoman for Chicago's 43rd ward[56]
Local officials
Publications
Unions
Organizations
Polling
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Dan Lipinski
Marie Newman
Rush Darwish
Charles Hughes
Undecided
Expedition Strategies (D) [a]
January 7–9, 2020
500
± 4.4%
47%
25%
2%
1%
26%
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Mike Fricilone
Illinois Republican Party Leaders
Newspapers
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 4
The 4th district takes in the heavily Hispanic areas of West Side and South Side Chicago . The incumbent is Democrat Chuy García , who was elected with 86.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Christopher Lasky was originally the only Republican Candidate to file, and was the sole Republican Candidate in the primary. Lasky died December 23, 2019, but remained on the ballot as the only candidate winning the nomination, and the Illinois Republican Party nominated Jesus Solorio as his replacement.[77]
Nominee
Jesus E. Solorio Jr., Chicago Republican Party Vice-Chair and 23rd Ward Republican Committeeman (nominated by party)
Winner in primary
Christopher Lasky, former member of the Board of Trustees for the Stickney-Forest View Public Library District[2] (Deceased, December 23, 2019)
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 5
The 5th district is based in North Side Chicago and its northern and western suburbs, including Elmhurst , Elmwood Park , Franklin Park , Hinsdale , La Grange Park , Norridge , Northlake , River Grove , Schiller Park , and Oakbrook Terrace . The incumbent is Democrat Mike Quigley , who was re-elected with 76.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Tom Hanson, nominee for Illinois's 5th congressional district in 2018 [2]
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 6
The 6th district encompasses the western Chicago suburbs, and includes parts of Cook , DuPage , Lake , Kane and McHenry counties. The incumbent is Democrat Sean Casten , who flipped the district and was elected with 53.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Endorsements
Sean Casten
Former U.S. Executive Branch Officials
U.S. Senators
Organizations
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Jay Kinzler, transplant surgeon and U.S. Army Reserve colonel[91]
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[b]
Margin of error
Sean Casten (D)
Jeanne Ives (R)
Undecided
Ogden & Fry (R) [c]
December 17, 2019
575 (LV)
± 4.17%
38%
47%
16%
Hypothetical polling
with Generic Democrat and Generic Republican
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[b]
Margin of error
Generic Democrat
Generic Republican
Undecided
Ogden & Fry/Jeanne for Congress [d]
December 17, 2019
575 (LV)
± 4.17%
49%
43%
8%
Results
District 7
The 7th district encompasses West Side Chicago and downtown Chicago including Bellwood , Forest Park , Oak Park , Maywood , and Westchester . The incumbent is Democrat Danny K. Davis , who was re-elected with 87.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Anthony Clark
Local officials
Notable individuals
Newspapers
Organizations
Kina Collins
Organizations
Elected officials
Individuals
Channyn Lynne Parker, transgender rights activist[105]
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Third parties
Candidates
Tracy Jennings (Independent), former public service administrator[108]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 8
The 8th district is based in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. The incumbent is Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi , who was re-elected with 66.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Inam Hussain, social worker[109]
William Olson[2]
Primary results
Republican primary
Write-in candidates
Joseph J Hantsch
Richard Mayers
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 9
The 9th district is based in the northern Chicago suburbs, including all or parts of Des Plaines , Evanston , Glenview , Lincolnwood , Morton Grove , Mount Prospect , Niles , Park Ridge , Prospect Heights , Skokie , Wilmette and Winnetka and Arlington Heights . The incumbent is Democrat Jan Schakowsky , who was re-elected with 73.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Democratic primary
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Sargis Sangari, former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel[111]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 10
The 10th district encompasses the North Shore and the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. The incumbent is Democrat Brad Schneider , who was re-elected with 65.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Withdrawn
Andrew Wang, progressive activist[112]
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee, venture capitalist[113]
Primary results
Third parties
Candidates
David Rych (Libertarian), radio show host[114]
Bradley Heinz (Independent)[115]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 11
The 11th district covers the southwestern and western Chicago suburbs, including all or parts of Aurora , Bolingbrook , Darien , Joliet , Montgomery , Naperville , Lisle , Downers Grove , New Lenox , Shorewood and Woodridge . The incumbent is Democrat Bill Foster , who was re-elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Rachel Ventura
Individuals
Organizations
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Krishna Bansal, member of the Naperville Zoning and Planning Commission[120]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 12
The 12th district takes in southwestern Illinois, taking in the suburbs of St. Louis and Metro Lakeland . The incumbent is Republican Mike Bost , who was re-elected with 51.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Joel Funk, financial consultant and U.S. Army veteran[123]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
District 13
The 13th district encompasses parts of Bond , Champaign , Madison , McLean and Sangamon counties, and all of Christian , Calhoun , De Witt , Greene , Jersey , Macon , Macoupin , Montgomery and Piatt counties, including all or parts of the cities of Bloomington , Champaign , Decatur , Godfrey , Taylorville and Urbana . The incumbent is Republican Rodney Davis , who was re-elected with 50.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, former nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, and nominee for Illinois's 13th congressional district in 2018 [125]
Eliminated in primary
Stefanie Smith, former sex worker and activist[126]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan
US Presidents
US Representatives and Senators
Labor Unions
Organizations
Polling
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[b]
Margin of error
Rodney Davis (R)
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan (D)
Other/ Undecided
RMG Research
July 27 – August 7, 2020
500
± 4.5%
41%
43%
16%
Results
District 14
The 14th district encompasses the western Chicago exurbs, including all or parts of Batavia , Campton Hills , Crystal Lake , Geneva , Huntley , McHenry , Naperville , St. Charles , North Aurora , Oswego , Plainfield , Plano , Sycamore , Warrenville , Wauconda , Woodstock , and Yorkville . The incumbent is Democrat Lauren Underwood , who flipped the district and was elected with 52.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Endorsements
Lauren Underwood
US Presidents
Local officials
Individuals
Organizations
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Danny Malouf, human resource director[153]
Matt Quigley, U.S. Navy veteran[154]
Declined
Endorsements
Jim Oberweis
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Sue Rezin
State-wide officials
Newspapers
Polling
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[b]
Margin of error
Ted Gradel
Catalina Lauf
Jim Martel
Jim Oberweis
Sue Rezin
Undecided
McLaughlin and Associates [e]
January 28–29, 2020
300 (LV)
± 5.6%
2%
6%
2%
46%
16%
29%
McLaughlin and Associates [f]
July 30 – August 4, 2019
200 (LV)
± 6.9%
4%
–
–
56%
8%
33%
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[b]
Margin of error
Lauren Underwood (D)
Jim Oberweis (R)
Undecided
McLaughlin and Associates (R) [g]
July 30 – August 4, 2019
300 (LV)
–
47% [h]
38%
15%
Results
District 15
The 15th district encompasses rural east-central and southeastern Illinois . The incumbent is Republican John Shimkus , who was re-elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2018.[1] Shimkus announced he would not be seeking re-election on August 30, 2019.[164] After briefly considering reversing his retirement plans, Shimkus reaffirmed his decision to not run on November 4, 2019.[165]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Alex Walker, U.S. Air Force Veteran[169]
Declined
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
District 16
The 16th district encompasses north-central Illinois , taking in the east side of Rockford , Belvidere , Ottawa , and DeKalb . The incumbent is Republican Adam Kinzinger , who was re-elected with 59.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Endorsements
Dani Brzozowski (D)
US Representatives
State Senators
Organizations
General election
Predictions
Results
District 17
The 17th district encompasses northwestern Illinois , including the Quad cities metro , the westside of Rockford , and Peoria . The incumbent is Democrat Cheri Bustos , who was re-elected with 62.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Spanky Edwards, chairman of the Youth Works Committee of the Illinois branch of the NAACP [183]
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Esther Joy King, attorney and businesswoman[184]
Eliminated in primary
Bill Fawell, real estate broker and nominee for Illinois's 17th congressional district in 2018 [185]
Primary results
Endorsements
General election
Predictions
Results
District 18
The 18th district covers rural west-central Illinois , including Jacksonville , Quincy and parts of Bloomington , Peoria , and Springfield . The incumbent is Republican Darin LaHood , who was re-elected with 67.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Withdrawn
General election
Predictions
Results
Notes
^ Poll sponsored by the Dan Lipinski campaign
^ a b c d e Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
^ Poll sponsored by Jeanne Ives' campaign
^ Poll sponsored by Jeanne Ives' campaign
^ Poll sponsored by Oberweis' campaign
^ Poll sponsored by Oberweis' campaign
^ Poll sponsored by Oberweis' campaign
^ Standard VI response
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