2014 Illinois Elections Overview

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An Analysis of Illinois

President Barack Obama has remained popular in his home state of Illinois. Still, moderate Republicans such as Sen. Mark Kirk, who was elected in 2010, have campaigned successfully in the blue state. This cycle, Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn has emerged as a top target for national Republicans eager to flip the governor's seat.

Demographics

12,882,135
Population
62.7%
White
14.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native
5.1%
Asian
16.5%
Hispanic or Latino
$56,853
Median Income
6.6%
Unemployed
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Key Illinois Elections by Date

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  3. 13th District Primaries

    Detailed Results
    Democratic

    100% Reporting

    Winner A. Callis 54.6% 17,279
    G. Gollin 31.3% 9,908
    D. Green 14.0% 4,431
    Republican

    100% Reporting

    Winner R. Davis (i) 54.6% 27,773
    E. Harold 41.2% 20,921
    M. Firsching 4.2% 2,145
    (i)
    Incumbent,
    *
    Runoff

  6. Governor Primaries

    Detailed Results
    Democratic

    100% Reporting

    Winner P. Quinn (i) 71.9% 316,746
    T. Hardiman 28.1% 123,918
    Republican

    100% Reporting

    Winner B. Rauner 40.1% 327,289
    K. Dillard 37.3% 304,094
    B. Brady 15.1% 123,109
    D. Rutherford 7.5% 61,609
    (i)
    Incumbent,
    *
    Runoff