Illinois's 14th congressional district
| Illinois's 14th congressional district | |||
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 Illinois's 14th congressional district - since January 3, 2013. | |||
| U.S. Representative |
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| Area | 1,598 sq mi (4,140 km2) | ||
| Distribution |
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| Population (2011 est.) | 718,232 | ||
| Median income | $92,461[1] | ||
| Ethnicity |
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| Cook PVI | R+5[2][3] | ||
The 14th congressional district of Illinois is currently represented by Democrat Lauren Underwood.
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2011 redistricting[edit]
The congressional district covers parts of DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, as of the 2011 redistricting which followed the 2010 census. All or parts of Batavia, Campton Hills, Crystal Lake, Geneva, Huntley, McHenry, Naperville, Saint Charles, North Aurora, Oswego, Plainfield, Plano, Sycamore, Warrenville, Wauconda, Woodstock, and Yorkville are included.[4] The representatives for these districts were elected in the 2012 primary and general elections, and the boundaries became effective on January 5, 2013.
Elections[edit]
2012 election[edit]
Incumbent Randy Hultgren defeated Democratic challenger Dennis Anderson to keep his spot in the House of Representatives.
2014 election[edit]
This election was a repeat of the 2012 election, and Hultgren keeps his spot.
2016 election[edit]
Hultgren wins again, this time against Democrat Jim Walz.
2018 election[edit]
Hultgren lost his releection bid to Democrat Lauren Underwood.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lauren Underwood | 156,035 | 52.5 | |
| Republican | Randy Hultgren (incumbent) | 141,164 | 47.5 | |
| Total votes | 297,199 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Results from recent statewide races[edit]
| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | President | Bush 54 - 42% |
| 2004 | President | Bush 55 - 44% |
| 2008 | President | Obama 50 - 49%[3] |
| 2012 | President | Romney 54 - 44%[3] |
| 2016 | President | Trump 49 - 45% |
Representation[edit]
The 14th district was represented by Republican Dennis Hastert, who was the longest serving Republican Speaker of the House in U.S. history. The previous holder of this GOP record, Joseph Gurney Cannon represented the district in his early career from 1873-1883 (although he wasn't Speaker until he represented the 18th district). A special election was held on March 8, 2008. Democrat Bill Foster defeated Republican Jim Oberweis by 52.5% to 47.5%.
However, Foster failed to win re-election in 2010. Republican Randy Hultgren won back the seat for the GOP and was sworn in when the 112th Congress convened.
In the November 6, 2018 election, Democratic nominee Lauren Underwood defeated incumbent Republican, 52.5 to 47.5 percent, thus flipping the Cook PVI R+5 district to Democratic.[5]
Historical maps of boundaries[edit]
Map of the 14th Congressional district from 1893 to 1901. It included Putnam, Marshall, Peoria, Tazewell and Mason counties.
Map of the 14th Congressional district from 1901 until 1947. It included Rock Island, Mercer, Warren, Henderson, Hancock and Mc Donough counties.
List of members representing the district[edit]
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|
| District created | March 4, 1873 | ||
 Joseph G. Cannon |
Republican | March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1883 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Redistricted to the 15th district. |
| Jonathan H. Rowell | Republican | March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1891 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
| Owen Scott | Democratic | March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
| Benjamin F. Funk | Republican | March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
 Joseph V. Graff |
Republican | March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1903 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Redistricted to the 16th district. |
 Benjamin F. Marsh |
Republican | March 4, 1903 – June 2, 1905 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Died. |
| Vacant | June 2, 1905 – November 7, 1905 | ||
 James McKinney |
Republican | November 7, 1905 – March 3, 1913 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
 Clyde H. Tavenner |
Democratic | March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1917 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
 William J. Graham |
Republican | March 4, 1917 – June 7, 1924 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Resigned when appointed presiding judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals |
| Vacant | June 7, 1924 – March 3, 1925 | ||
 John C. Allen |
Republican | March 4, 1925 – March 3, 1933 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
| Chester C. Thompson | Democratic | March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
 Anton J. Johnson |
Republican | January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1949 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
 Chauncey W. Reed |
Republican | January 3, 1949 – February 9, 1956 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Died. |
| Vacant | February 9, 1956 – January 3, 1957 | ||
 Russell W. Keeney |
Republican | January 3, 1957 – January 11, 1958 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Died. |
| Vacant | January 11, 1958 – January 3, 1959 | ||
 Elmer J. Hoffman |
Republican | January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1965 |
[Data unknown/missing.] |
 John N. Erlenborn |
Republican | January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1983 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Redistricted to the 13th district. |
 Tom Corcoran |
Republican | January 3, 1983 – November 28, 1984 |
Redistricted from the 15th district. Resigned to run for U.S. Senator |
| Vacant | November 28, 1984 – January 3, 1985 | ||
 John E. Grotberg |
Republican | January 3, 1985 – November 15, 1986 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Died. |
| Vacant | November 15, 1986 – January 3, 1987 | ||
 Dennis Hastert |
Republican | January 3, 1987 – November 26, 2007 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Resigned. |
| Vacant | November 26, 2007 – March 8, 2008 | ||
 Bill Foster |
Democratic | March 8, 2008 – January 3, 2011 |
[Data unknown/missing.] Lost re-election. |
 Randy Hultgren |
Republican | January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019 |
Elected in 2010. Lost re-election. |
.jpg) Lauren Underwood |
Democratic | January 3, 2019 - Present | Elected in 2018. |
Living former members of the House from the district[edit]
As of January 2019[update], there are three living former members of the House from the district.
| Representative | Term in office | Date of birth (and age) |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hastert | 1987 - 2007 | January 2, 1942 |
| Bill Foster | 2008 - 2011 | October 7, 1955 |
| Randy Hultgren | 2011 - 2019 | March 1, 1966 |
See also[edit]
- Illinois's 14th congressional district special election, 2008
- Illinois's congressional districts
- List of United States congressional districts
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.census.gov/mycd/?st=17&cd=14
- ^ "Partisan Voting Index – Districts of the 115th Congress" (PDF). The Cook Political Report. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^ a b c Barone, Michael; McCutcheon, Chuck (2013). The Almanac of American Politics 2014. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-10544-4. Copyright National Journal.
- ^ Illinois Congressional District 14, Illinois Board of Elections
- ^ {https://www.cnn.com/election/2018/results/illinois CNN Politics: Illinois House]
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
External links[edit]
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Georgia's 6th congressional district |
Home district of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives January 6, 1999–January 4, 2007 |
Succeeded by California's 8th congressional district |
Coordinates: 42°01′32″N 88°26′45″W / 42.02556°N 88.44583°W
