As a result, Illinois became one of four states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2010, the other states beingIowa,New Jersey, andNorth Carolina. As of 2025, this is the last time Republicans won a majority of congressional districts from Illinois.
DemocratBobby Rush, who took office in 1993, was theincumbent. Rush was re-elected with 86 percent of the vote in2008.[13] In 2010 his opponent in the general election was Republican nomineeRay Wardingley, a retired entertainer.Green Party nominee Jeff Adams also ran.[15] Harold Bailey, a manager for theChicago Park District; Joanne Guillemette, an attorney; and Fred Smith, aprogram director atMaryville Academy, also sought the Democratic nomination.[16] Adams was unopposed for the Green nomination.[14]
Rush raised $532,447 and spent $555,188.[17] Rush was re-elected with 80 percent of the vote to Wardingley's 16 percent.[18]: 39 Rush was again re-elected in2012,[19]2014,[20]2016[21] and2018.[22]
DemocratJesse Jackson, Jr., who took office in 1995, was theincumbent. Jackson was re-elected with 89 percent of the vote in2008.[30] In 2010 Jackson's opponent in the general election was Republican nominee Isaac Hayes, an associate minister at the Apostolic Church of God.[32]Green Party nominee Anthony Williams also ran.[33] Jackson and Hayes were unopposed in their respective primaries. Michael Mayden also sought the Green nomination.[31]
Jackson raised $795,723 and spent $1,032,506. Hayes raised $74,664 and spent $62,282.[34] Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Jackson a 100 percent chance of winning, and projected that he would receive 77 percent of the vote to Hayes's 20 percent.[35] On election day Jackson was re-elected with 81 percent of the vote to Hayes's 14 percent, while Williams received 6 percent.[18]: 39 Jackson was again re-elected inNovember 2012,[36] but resigned from Congress the same month following ethics investigations and a diagnosis of mental illness.[37] He was succeeded by fellow DemocratRobin Kelly.[38]
DemocratDan Lipinski, who took office in 2005, was theincumbent. Lipinski was re-elected with 73 percent of the vote in2008.[39] In 2010 Lipinski's opponent in the general election was Republican nominee Michael A. Bendas, a retiredColonel in theU.S. Army Reserve.[41]Green Party nominee Laurel Lambert Schmidt, apeace activist, also ran.[42] Jorge Mujica, a community activist and former journalist, also sought the Democratic nomination.[43] Bendas and Lambert Schmidt were unopposed in their respective primaries.[40]
Lipinski raised $752,199 and spent $455,329. Bendas raised $28,807 and spent $39,962.[44] Mujica raised $12,668 and spent the same amount.[45]
On election day Lipinski was re-elected with 70 percent of the vote to Bendas's 24 percent.[18]: 40 Lipinski was again re-elected in2012,[46]2014,[47]2016[48] and2018.[49]
Gutiérrez raised $512,939 and spent $378,842.[54] Gutiérrez was re-elected with 77 percent of the vote to Vasquez's 14 percent, while Burns received 8 percent.[18]: 40 Gutiérrez was again re-elected in2012,[55]2014[56] and2016,[57] and retired rather than re-election in2018.[58] He was succeeded by fellow DemocratJesús "Chuy" García.[59]
DemocratMike Quigley, who took office in 2009, was theincumbent. Quigley was elected in aspecial election in April 2009 with 70 percent of the vote.[62] In 2010 Quigley's opponent in the general election was Republican nominee David Ratowitz, an attorney and activist.[63]Green Party nominee Matthew Reichel also ran. Quigley was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[61] Ashvin Lad, abiomedical engineer;[64] and Rosanna Pulido, an activist andlobbyist,[65] also sought the Republican nomination. Terrence Gilhooly[61] and Andrew Williams, who ran with the intention of highlighting the issue ofcampaign finance,[66] also sought the Green nomination.
Quigley raised $1,301,374 and spent $1,087,121. Ratowitz raised $64,276 and spent the same amount.[67] Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Quigley a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 69 percent of the vote to Ratowitz's 29 percent.[68] On election day Quigley was re-elected with 71 percent of the vote to Ratowitz's 25 percent.[18]: 41 Quigley was again re-elected in2012,[69]2014,[70]2016[71] and2018.[72]
RepublicanPeter Roskam, who took office in 2007, was theincumbent. Roskam was re-elected in2008 with 58 percent of the vote.[73] In 2010 Roskam's opponent in the general election was Democratic nominee Ben Lowe, a local organizer and environmentalist.[75] Roskam and Lowe were unopposed in their respective primaries.[74]
Roskam raised $2,381,858 and spent $1,251,223. Lowe raised $66,632 and spent $63,300.[76] Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Roskam a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 63 percent of the vote to Lowe's 35 percent.[77] On election day Roskam was re-elected with 64 percent of the vote to Lowe's 36 percent.[18]: 41 Roskam was again re-elected in2012,[78]2014,[79] and2016,[80] and unsuccessfully sought re-election in2018.[81] He was succeeded by DemocratSean Casten.[81]
DemocratDanny K. Davis, who took office in 1997, was theincumbent. Davis was re-elected in2008 with 85 percent of the vote.[82] Davis said in July 2009 that he wouldrun for the presidency of theCook County Board of Commissioners;[84] however, later that month Davis said he was prepared to seek re-election to Congress instead;[85] and in November 2009 Davis announced he would seek re-election.[86]
Davis raised $593,861 and spent $864,982.[92] Ascot raised $57,653 and spent the same amount.[93] Dixon raised $35,533 and spent $22,979.[94] Williams-Burnett raised $96,437 and spent $95,712.[95] Hatch raised $20,218 and spent $12,683.[96]
On election day Davis was re-elected with 82 percent of the vote to Weiman's 16 percent.[18]: 42 Davis was again re-elected in2012,[97]2014,[98]2016[99] and2018.[100]
Jonathan Farnick, a computer consultant who ran as awrite-in candidate, also sought the Democratic nomination.[105] Dirk Beveridge, a business owner; John Dawson, a former member of theCrystal Lake High School District 155 school board; Chris Geissler, a manager with aconsulting firm; Greg Jacobs, a retired deputy in theCook County Sheriff's Office; and Maria Rodriguez, the mayor ofLong Grove, also sought the Republican nomination.[106] Scheurer was unopposed in the Green primary.[102]
In March 2010 Walsh acknowledged having owned acondominium which went intoforeclosure in 2008 and from which he was evicted in 2009. Walsh said the "experience helped [him] gain a better appreciation for the very real economic anxieties felt by 8th District families".[107] Walsh came under further scrutiny in May 2010 after an email was sent to supporters by two former campaign aides questioning his veracity with regard to his personal income and campaign finances.Pat Brady, the chair of theIllinois Republican Party, said "questions have been raised and [Walsh] needs to provide satisfactory answers to those questions."[108] Walsh was also sued by his former campaign manager for allegedly unpaid compensation, and was penalized by the U.S. House for failing to file disclosure reports. Later in May, Brady and other party leaders met with Walsh to determine his viability as a nominee. Following the meeting Brady said Walsh "is our nominee and we support him", while Walsh's campaign manager said "everything is moving forward".[109]
Bean raised $2,292,879 and spent $2,451,348. Walsh raised $624,694 and spent $602,803.[110] Beveridge raised $232,669 and spent $231,639.[111] Geissler raised $36,572 and spent $32,788.[112] Rodriguez raised $132,347 and spent the same amount.[113]
In a poll of 827 likely voters, conducted byWe Ask America (WAA) on February 18, 2010, Bean and Walsh had the support of 38 percent of respondents apiece, while 4 percent supported Scheurer and 20 percent were unsure.[114] A poll of 1,381 registered voters, conducted by WAA on September 28, 2010, found Bean and Walsh tied again, with the support of 41 percent of respondents each.[115] In WAA a poll of 773 likely voters conducted on October 31, 2010, 49 percent of respondents supported Walsh, while 46 percent favored Bean and Scheurer had the support of 6 percent.[116]
On election day, Walsh was elected with 48.5 percent of the vote to Bean's 48.3 percent.[18]: 42 Walsh declared victory the next day.[117] The final votes were tallied on November 16; Bean conceded that night.[118] This was the closest House race in 2010. In 2013RealClearPolitics named the result as one of the "top 10 upsets" of the 2010 elections.[119] Walsh unsuccessfully sought re-election in2012 and was succeeded by DemocratTammy Duckworth.[120]
DemocratJan Schakowsky, who took office in 1999, was theincumbent. Schakowsky was re-elected in2008 with 75 percent of the vote.[121] In June 2009 Schakowsky announced she would seek re-election rather thanrunning for the U.S. Senate.[123] In 2010 Schakowsky's opponent in the general election was Republican nomineeJoel Pollak, a journalist and author.[124]Green Party nominee Simon Ribeiro, a schoolteacher,[125] also ran.[122] Schakowsky and Pollak were unopposed in their respective primaries.[122] Morris Shanfield, a retired journalist andpeace activist, also sought the Green nomination.[125]
Schakowsky raised $1,520,106 and spent $1,633,678. Pollak raised $677,066 and spent $703,272.[126] A poll of 945 likely voters, conducted byMagellan Data and Mapping Strategies on October 12, 2010, and released by Pollak's campaign, 48 percent of respondents supported Schakowsky while 30 percent favored Pollak.[127]
Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Schakowsky a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that she would receive 64 percent of the vote to Pollak's 32 percent.[128] On election day, Schakowsky was re-elected with 66 percent of the vote to Pollak's 31 percent.[18]: 43 Schakowsky was again re-elected in2012,[129]2014,[130]2016[131] and2018.[132]
RepublicanMark Kirk, who took office in 2001, was theincumbent. Kirk was re-elected in2008 with 53 percent of the vote.[133] In 2010 Kirkran for the U.S. Senate rather than seeking re-election.[135] The candidates in the general election were Republican nomineeBob Dold, who at the time ran his family business; and Democratic nomineeDan Seals, asocial worker.[136]
Elizabeth Coulson, a member of theIllinois House of Representatives; Arie Friedman, apediatrician; Dick Green, a businessman; and Paul Hamann, anoptions trader, also sought the Republican nomination.[137] William Cadigan, an attorney, ended his campaign for the Republican nomination in December 2009.[138]Julie Hamos, a member of the state House of Representatives; and Elliot Richardson, an attorney, also sought the Democratic nomination.[139] In a poll of the Democratic primary by Anzalone Liszt Research for Seals's campaign, the results of which were published in August 2009, 63 percent of respondents supported Seals, while 8 percent favored Hamos and 2 percent chose Richardson.[140]Michael Bond, a member of theIllinois Senate;[141] and Milton Sumption, a businessman[142] ended their respective campaigns for the Democratic nomination in December 2009.Susan Garrett, also a Democratic member of the state Senate, said in the same month that she had decided not to run.[143] Richard B. Mayers, an unemployed admittedanti-Semite, sought theGreen Party nomination[144] but was removed from the ballot in November 2009 after failing to submit enough valid signatures.[145]
Dold raised $2,985,088 and spent $2,903,831. Seals raised $2,935,284 and spent $2,941,677.[146] Coulson raised $525,640 and spent the same amount.[147] Friedman raised $53,114 and spent $52,991.[148] Green raised $628,020 and spent the same amount.[149] Hamann raised $4,697 and spent the same amount.[150] Cadigan raised $58,835 and spent the same amount.[151] Hamos raised $1,243,678 and spent the same amount.[152] Richardson raised $342,255 and spent $351,395.[153] Bond raised $86,644 and spent the same amount.[154] Sumption raised $38,602 and spent the same amount.[155]
In a poll of 878 likely voters, conducted on February 18, 2010, byWe Ask America (WAA), Seals led with 40 percent to Dold's 37 percent while Mayers received the support of 2 percent.[114] A poll by Anzalone Liszt Research, conducted between May 12 and 17, 2010 with a sample of 502 likely voters, found Seals leading with 46 percent to Dold's 38 percent.[156] In a WAA poll of 1,015 registered voters, conducted on August 4, 2010, 43 percent of respondents supported Seals while 40 percent favored Dold and 17 percent chose another candidate or were undecided.[157] A poll of 500 likely voters, conducted by Anzalone Liszt between August 30 and September 2, 2010, Seals led with 49 percent to Dold's 36 percent.[158] In a poll of 405 likely voters, conducted byThe Hill between October 2 and 7, 2010, 49 percent of respondents intended to vote for Seals, while 37 percent supported Dold and 11 percent were undecided.[159] A poll of 1,148 likely voters, conducted by WAA on October 15, 2010, found Dold leading with 50 percent to Seals's 39 percent, while 11 percent were undecided.[160] In a WAA poll of 861 likely voters, conducted on October 31, 2010, Dold led with 54 percent to Seals's 46 percent.[116]
On election day, Dold was elected with 51 percent of the vote to Seals's 49 percent.[18]: 43 In May 2011, Seals was appointed as the assistant director of theIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.[161] Dold unsuccessfully sought re-election in2012 and was succeeded by DemocratBrad Schneider.[162] Dold successfully challenged Schneider in2014 to regain the seat,[163] but unsuccessfully sought re-election in2016 and was again succeeded by Schneider.[164]
DemocratDebbie Halvorson, who took office in 2009, was theincumbent. Halvorson was elected with 58 percent of the vote in2008.[165] In 2010 Halvorson's opponent in the general election was Republican nomineeAdam Kinzinger, a pilot with theAir National Guard.[167] Halvorson was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[166] David McAloon, the television and media producer forFamily Harvest Church; Henry Meers Jr., areal estate investor; and Darrel Miller, a self-employed farmer, also sought the Republican nomination.[168] Dave White ended his campaign for the Republican nomination in January 2010, though his name remained on the primary ballot.[169]
Halvorson raised $2,695,432 and spent $2,502,037. Kinzinger raised $1,881,629 and spent $1,827,192.[170] McAloon raised $6,208 and spent $6,301.[171] Meers raised $13,799 and spent $12,896.[172]
In a poll of 804 likely voters, conducted on February 18, 2010, byWe Ask America (WAA), 42 percent of respondents supported Kinzinger while 30 percent favored Halvorson and 27 percent were unsure.[114] A poll by Public Opinion Strategies (POS) for Kinzinger's campaign, the results of which were published in March 2010, found Kinzinger leading with 44 percent to Halvorson's 38 percent, while 16 percent were undecided.[173] In a WAA poll of 1,015 registered voters, conducted on August 4, 2010, Kinzinger led with 52 percent to Halvorson's 32 percent, while 17 percent supported other candidates or were unsure.[157] A POS poll of 400 likely voters, the results of which were released in August 2010, found Kinzinger leading with 51 percent to Halvorson's 40 percent.[174] In a poll byThe Hill and ANGA, conducted between September 28 and 30, 2010, with a sample of 401 likely voters, 49 percent of respondents backed Kinzinger, while 31 percent supported Halvorson and 18 percent remained undecided.[175] A poll of 500 likely voters, conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research between October 5 and 7, 2010, found Kinzinger leading with 45 percent to Halvorson's 41 percent.[176] A WAA poll of 828 likely voters, conducted on October 31, found Kinzinger leading with 55 percent to Halvorson's 45 percent.[116]
Hall, William K. (2011). "Illinois District 11 Race (Kinzinger v. Halvorson): A Freshman Incumbent Does Not Survive the Tsunami". In Foreman, Sean D.; Dewhirst, Robert (eds.).The Roads to Congress 2010. Lanham, Maryland:Lexington Books. pp. 41–54.
DemocratJerry Costello, who took office in 1988, was theincumbent. Costello was re-elected in2008 with 71 percent of the vote.[182] In 2010 Costello's opponent in the general election was Teri Newman, who previously ran a limousine service business.[184]Green Party nominee Rodger Jennings also ran. Costello and Jennings were unopposed in their respective party primaries.[183] Theresa Kormos, a nurse, also sought the Republican nomination.[185]
Costello raised $1,351,182 and spent $1,420,274. Jennings raised $445 and spent $110.[186] Kormos raised $13,474 and spent the same amount.[187]
Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Costello a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 64 percent of the vote to Newman's 33 percent.[188] On election day Costello was re-elected with 60 percent of the vote to Newman's 37 percent.[18]: 45 Costello retired rather than seeking re-election in 2012 and was succeeded by DemocratWilliam Enyart.[189]
RepublicanJudy Biggert, who took office in 1999, was theincumbent. Biggert was re-elected in2008 with 54 percent of the vote.[190] In 2010 Biggert's opponent in the general election was Democratic nominee Scott Harper, anadjunct professor atNorth Central College and former business owner.[192] Biggert and Harper were unopposed in their respective party primaries.[191]
Biggert raised $1,584,517 and spent $1,236,454. Harper raised $648,365 and spent $616,389.[193] In a poll of 400 likely voters, conducted by the Global Strategy Group for Harper's campaign between June 28 and 30, 2010, 55 percent of respondents supported Biggert while 29 percent favored Harper.[194] In a poll by Linda DiVall and Randall Gutermuth for Biggert's campaign, conducted on July 27 and 28, 2010, with a sample size of 400, Biggert led with 61 percent to Harper's 28 percent, while 10 percent were undecided.[195]
Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Biggert a 99 percent chance of winning and projected that she would receive 59 percent of the vote to Harper's 39 percent.[196] On election day Biggert was re-elected with 64 percent of the vote to Harper's 36 percent.[18]: 45 Biggert unsuccessfully sought re-election in2012 in the new11th district.[197]
Bobby G. Rose also sought the Democratic nomination as awrite-in candidate.[203] Ethan Hastert, a lawyer and the son of formerSpeaker of the HouseDennis Hastert, also sought the Republican nomination.[204] Jim Purcell, a businessman, sought the Republican nomination but ended his campaign in December 2009.[205] Jeff Danklefsen, who identified himself as "just a regular guy";[206] and Mark Vargas, who worked for theUnited States Department of Defense,[207] both ended their campaigns for the Republican nomination the same month.[208] Bill Cross, a former Auroraalderman, ended his campaign for the Republican nomination in October 2009.[209] Kairis was unopposed in the Green primary.[199]
Foster raised $3,804,082 and spent $3,737,519. Hultgren raised $1,581,719 and spent $1,552,578.[210] Hastert raised $623,686 and spent the same amount.[211] Purcell raised $42,200 and spent $39,384.[212] Danklefsen raised $10,268 and spent $9,118.[213] Vargas raised $8,460 and spent $9,421.[214]
In a poll of 817 likely voters, conducted byWe Ask America (WAA) on February 18, 2010, 38 percent of respondents supported Hultgren while 36 percent favored Foster, 5 percent chose Kairis and 21 percent were undecided.[114] A poll of 300 likely voters, conducted by theTarrance Group for Hultgren's campaign on May 3 and 4, 2010, found Hultgren leading with 45 percent to Foster's 44 percent.[215] A WAA poll of 1,028 registered voters, conducted on August 4, 2010, found Hultgren leading with 44 percent to Foster's 37 percent while 19 percent were undecided.[157] In a poll of 400 likely voters, conducted by the Tarrance Group for Hultgren's campaign on October 3 and 4, 44 percent of respondents backed Hultgren, 38 percent chose Foster, 4 percent supported Kairis and 16 percent were undecided.[216] In a poll of 400 likely voters, conducted by the Benenson Strategy Group between October 4 and 6, 2010, Foster led with 48 percent to Hultgren's 38 percent.[217] A poll of 406 likely voters, conducted byPenn Schoen Berland between October 9 and 12, 2010, found Hultgren leading with 43 percent to Foster's 42 percent, while 12 percent were undecided.[218] In a poll of 784 likely voters, conducted by WAA on October 31, Hultgren led with 50 percent while Foster received 45 percent and Kairis received 4 percent.[116]
Ashley, Jeffrey; Whitney, Joshua (2011). "Illinois District 14 Race (Hultgren v. Foster): A National Referendum Against the President and Incumbents". In Foreman, Sean D.; Dewhirst, Robert (eds.).The Roads to Congress 2010. Lanham, Maryland:Lexington Books. pp. 25–40.
RepublicanTim Johnson, who took office in 2001, was theincumbent. Johnson was re-elected in2008 with 64 percent of the vote.[226] In 2010 Johnson's opponent in the general election was Democratic nomineeDavid Gill, who was also the Democratic nominee in2004 and2006.[228] Johnson and Gill were unopposed in their respective party primaries.[227]
Johnson raised $342,063 and spent $270,407. Gill raised $145,099 and spent $142,417.[229] Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Johnson a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 63 percent of the vote to Gill's 35 percent.[230] On election day Johnson was re-elected with 64 percent of the vote to Gill's 36 percent.[18]: 47 In2012 Johnson retired rather than seeking re-election,[231] while Gill again ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic nominee.[232]
RepublicanDon Manzullo, who took office in 1993, was theincumbent. Manzullo was re-elected in2008 with 61 percent of the vote.[233] In 2010 Manzullo's opponent in the general election was Democratic nominee George Gaulrapp, the mayor ofFreeport.[235]Green Party nominee Terry Campbell also ran. Manzullo, Gaulrapp and Campbell were all unopposed in their primaries.[234]
Manzullo raised $1,160,685 and spent $1,133,360. Gaulrapp raised $73,357 and spent $66,924.[236] Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Manzullo a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 65 percent of the vote to Gaulrapp's 33 percent.[237] On election day Manzullo was re-elected with 65 percent of the vote to Gaulrapp's 31 percent.[18]: 48 Manzullo unsuccessfully sought re-election in2012.[238]
DemocratPhil Hare, who took office in 2007, was theincumbent. Hare was re-elected unopposed in2008.[239] In 2010 Hare's opponent in the general election was Republican nomineeBobby Schilling, a restaurant owner.[241]Green Party nominee Roger K. Davis, a former guard atStateville Correctional Center, also ran.[242] Hare, Schilling and Davis were all unopposed in their primaries.[240] Hare raised $1,364,578 and spent $1,759,078. Schilling raised $1,103,009 and spent $1,093,250.[243]
In a poll of 1,056 likely voters, conducted on February 18, 2010, byWe Ask America (WAA), 39 percent of respondents supported Hare, while 32 percent favored Schilling, 4 percent chose Davis, and 26 percent were unsure.[114] In a poll of 715 likely voters, conducted by Magellan Strategies for Schilling's campaign on July 12, 2010, Schilling led with 45 percent to Hare's 32 percent while 23 percent were undecided.[244] A poll by Public Opinion Strategies (POS), the results of which were published in August 2010, found Hare leading with 33 percent to Schilling's 31 percent, while Davis had the support of 7 percent and 30 percent were undecided.[245] A WAA poll of 1,250 likely voters, conducted on September 8, 2010, found 41 percent of respondents supported Schilling, while 38 percent backed Hare, 4 percent chose Davis and 17 percent were undecided.[246] In a poll by theTarrance Group for theNational Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), conducted between September 23 and 25, 2010, Schilling led with 44 percent to Hare's 43 percent.[247] A POS poll of 400 likely voters, conducted on September 26 and 27, 2010, found Hare leading with 38 percent to Schilling's 37 percent.[248] In a poll conducted for the NRCC, the results of which were published in October 2010, Schilling led with 44 percent to Hare's 41 percent.[249] A poll of 417 likely voters, conducted byPenn Schoen Berland between October 12 and 14, 2010, found Schilling leading with 45 percent to Hare's 38 percent, while 14 percent were undecided.[218] In a WAA poll of 1,103 likely voters, conducted on October 31, 2010, 52 percent of respondents supported Schilling, while 44 percent favored Hare and 4 percent backed Davis.[116]
On election day, Schilling was elected with 53 percent of the vote to Hare's 43 percent.[18]: 49 Schilling unsuccessfully sought re-election in2012 and was succeeded by DemocratCheri Bustos;[250] Schilling also unsuccessfully challenged Bustos in2014.[251]
RepublicanAaron Schock, who took office in 2009, was theincumbent. Schock was elected in2008 with 59 percent of the vote.[252] In 2010 Schock's opponent in the general election was Deirdre "DK" Hirner, the former director of the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group.Green Party nominee Sheldon Schafer, the vice president and director of theLakeview Museum, also ran.[254] Schock and Schafer were unopposed in their respective party primaries.[253] Carl Ray, a former capital and capacity planner (seeCapital planning andCapacity planning) withCaterpillar Inc., also sought the Democratic nomination.[254]
Schock raised $2,300,387 and spent $1,303,848. Hirner raised $135,859 and spent the same amount. Schafer raised $4,055 and spent $4,059.[255] Ray raised $2,860 and spent $2,990.[256]
Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Schock a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 66 percent of the vote to Hirner's 31 percent.[257] On election day Schock was re-elected with 69 percent of the vote to Hirner's 26 percent, while Schafer received 5 percent.[18]: 50 Schock was again re-elected in2012[258] and2014,[259] and resigned from Congress in March 2015 following allegations regarding his use of government and campaign funds.[260] He was succeeded by fellow RepublicanDarin LaHood.[261]
RepublicanJohn Shimkus, who took office in 1997, was theincumbent. Shimkus was re-elected in2008 with 65 percent of the vote.[262] In 2010 Shimkus's opponent in the general election was Democratic nominee Tim Bagwell, aninformation technology specialist who also ran in2004.[264] Michael Firsching, aveterinarian, also sought the Republican nomination.[265] Bagwell was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[266]
Shimkus raised $1,845,128 and spent $1,852,867. Bagwell raised $17,763 and spent $17,649.[267] Firsching raised $537 and spent no money.[268]
Prior to the electionFiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Shimkus a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 69 percent of the vote to Bagwell's 29 percent.[269] On election day Shimkus was re-elected with 71 percent of the vote to Bagwell's 29 percent.[18]: 51 Shimkus was re-elected in the new15th district in2012,[270]2014,[271]2016[272] and2018.[273]
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