2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic
Republican
Last election
12
6
Seats won
10
8
Seat change
2
2
Popular vote
1,822,779
1,721,865
Percentage
51.42%
48.58%
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
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.
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois by district:[1]
2014 Illinois's 1st congressional district election
County results Rush: 80–90% Tillman: 70–80%
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.
Rush was re-elected by 46 points.[5] His victory was expected, as the district is solidly Democratic.
2014 Illinois's 2nd congressional district election
County results Kelly: 50–60% 80-90% Wallace: 50–60%
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.
Marcus Lewis, postal worker and Independent candidate for this seat in 2012 and in 2013
Charles Rayburn, candidate for this seat in 2013 [6]
Eric Wallace, candidate for this seat in 2013 [6] [7]
Kelly was re-elected by 57 points.[5]
2014 Illinois's 3rd congressional district election
County results Lipinski: 50–60% 60-70%
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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Diane Harris, notary public, Will County Republican precinct committee person and candidate for 11th district[9]
Brannigan won the primary and became the Republican nominee.[10]
Lipinski was re-elected in a 29-point landslide.[5]
2014 Illinois's 4th congressional district election
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 .[11] 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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Alexandra Eidenberg, small business advocate[12]
Jorge Zavala, diplomatic agent for the Consulate General of Mexico[13]
Hector Concepcion, executive director for the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce[7]
Concepcion lost to the incumbent representative, Gutiérrez by 56 points, in this solidly Democratic district.[5]
2014 Illinois's 5th congressional district election
County results Quigley: 60-70% Kolber: 50–60%
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.
Frederick White was seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Quigley.[9] On December 20, 2013, White withdrew from the race.[14]
Republican businessman and major GOP donor, Vince Kolber filed to run for the general election.[15]
Nancy Wade, community activist, schoolteacher and nominee for this seat in 2012 [9]
Quigley won re-election against his Republican challenger, Vince Kolber, by 32 points.[5]
2014 Illinois's 6th congressional district election
County resultsRoskam: 60–70% 70–80%
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.
Michael Mason, retired postal manager[16]
2014 Illinois's 7th congressional district election
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 .[17] 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.
2014 Illinois's 8th congressional district election
County results Duckworth: 50–60%
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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Manju Goel, healthcare consultant[19]
2014 Illinois's 9th congressional district election
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.
Susanne Atanus, contracting officer and substitute teacher[24]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
David Earl Williams III, healthcare professional
Atanus won the primary, with 15,412 (52.4%) votes.[25]
2014 Illinois's 10th congressional district election
County results Dold: 50–60%
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.
2014 Illinois's 11th congressional district election
County results Foster: 50–60% 60–70% Senger: 50–60% 60–70%
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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Chris Balkema, Grundy County Board member[31]
Ian Bayne, radio talk show host[32]
Bert Miller, businessman
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Bill Foster (D)
Darlene Senger (R)
Undecided
We Ask America
October 21, 2014
–
–
52%
40%
8%
We Ask America
September 30, 2014
918
± 3.2%
47%
44%
10%
We Ask America (R)
June 11, 2014
842
–
46%
42%
12%
2014 Illinois's 12th congressional district election
County results Bost: 50–60% 60–70% Enyart: 50–60%
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 .[33]
Paula Bradshaw, nurse, local radio talk show host and nominee for this seat in 2012 [35]
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%
43%
6%
9%
We Ask America
October 1, 2014
909
± 3.3%
40%
45%
6%
11%
Tarrance Group (R-Bost)
April 21–23, 2014
400
± 4.9%
37%
43%
9%
11%
2014 Illinois's 13th congressional district election
County results Davis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Callis: 50–60%
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.
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.[36] [37]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Results by county: Davis—80–90%
Davis—70–80%
Davis—60–70%
Davis—50–60%
Harold—70–80%
Harold—50–60%
Harold—40–50%
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Bill Byrnes, school bus driver[37]
Ann Callis
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
State legislators
Labor unions
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Ann Callis
George Gollin
David Green
Undecided
We Ask America
March 2014
1,136
± 2.91%
41%
25%
7%
27%
Results by county: Callis—70–80%
Callis—60–70%
Callis—50–60%
Callis—40–50%
Gollin—50–60%
Ann Callis (D)
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
Hypothetical polling
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Rodney Davis (R)
George Gollin (D)
Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D-Gollin)
October 7–8, 2013
738
± ?
41%
33%
26%
2014 Illinois's 14th congressional district election
County resultsHultgren: 50–60% 60–70%
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.
Dennis Anderson, public health researcher and nominee for this seat in 2012 [46]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
John J. Hosta, businessman[47]
2014 Illinois's 15th congressional district election
County resultsShimkus: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
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.[48]
Eric Thorsland, farmer[49]
2014 Illinois's 16th congressional district election
County resultsKinzinger: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Randall Olsen, retired X-ray technician and Air Force veteran[51]
2014 Illinois's 17th congressional district election
County resultsBustos: 50–60% 60–70% Schilling: 50–60%
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.
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Cheri Bustos (D)
Bobby Schilling (R)
Undecided
We Ask America
October 21, 2014
–
–
55%
39%
6%
We Ask America
September 29, 2014
953
± 3.2%
50%
41%
9%
Capital Fax/We Ask America
September 17, 2013
1,496
± 2.7%
45%
44%
11%
2014 Illinois's 18th congressional district election
County resultsSchock: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
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.
Darrel Miller, farmer[54]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Rob Mellon, schoolteacher and Army veteran[55]
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