Elections
U.S. House elections in Illinois
Official votes in the U.S. House general elections in Illinois, 2004–2024, by party (Democratic, Republican, other), from the FEC and the Clerk of the House, each year linked to its record.
How did Illinois vote for the U.S. House, 2004–2024?
| Election | Democratic two-party share | Democratic votes | Republican votes | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 54.1% | 2,675,273 | 2,271,676 | 41,716 |
| 2006 (midterm) | 57.9% | 1,987,114 | 1,442,969 | 23,625 |
| 2008 | 61.8% | 3,176,203 | 1,961,173 | 110,819 |
| 2010 (midterm) | 52.2% | 1,876,316 | 1,720,016 | 99,827 |
| 2012 | 55.4% | 2,743,702 | 2,207,818 | 106,613 |
| 2014 (midterm) | 51.4% | 1,822,779 | 1,721,865 | 23,358 |
| 2016 | 54.0% | 2,810,536 | 2,397,436 | 33,795 |
| 2018 (midterm) | 61.1% | 2,757,540 | 1,754,449 | 27,715 |
| 2020 | 58.1% | 3,355,487 | 2,416,929 | 104,403 |
| 2022 (midterm) | 56.2% | 2,271,361 | 1,768,782 | 9,262 |
| 2024 | 52.9% | 2,829,169 | 2,517,389 | 13,496 |
State totals include districts where one party had no candidate; a share of 0 or 100 percent can reflect uncontested seats, not voter preference.
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