Illinois State Board of Elections

2008 Illinois Congressional and Statewide Races Democratic / Green Presidential Filing Deadline: 11/5/07, Republican Presidential Filing Deadline: 12/5/07, Primary Filing Deadline: 11/5/07, Independent Filing Deadline: 11/5/07, Primary Write-in Deadline: 1/29/08, Primary: 2/5/08, Presidential Primary: 2/5/08, Last Day to fill Party Nomination Vacancy: 4/7/08, 3rd Party / Independent Filing Deadline: 6/23/08, State Convention Deadline: 8/4/08, Last Day to fill Statewide Party Nomination Vacancy" 8/28/08, Write-in Deadline: 10/28/08, General Election 11/4/08, Last Updated: May 1, 2008
Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, State Media,
President, 54.8% in '04 for Kerry, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
U.S. Sen. Barack H. Obama (D-IL) 64.45%, U.S. Sen. Hillary R. Clinton (D-NY) 33.0%, ex-U.S. Sen. John R. Edwards (D-NC) 1.94%, U.S. Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) 0.21%, U.S. Sen. Joseph R. "Joe" Biden, Jr. (D-DE) 0.18%, Gov. William B. "Bill" Richardson (D-NM) 0.17%, U.S. Sen. Christopher J. "Chris" Dodd (D-CT) 0.06%,	U.S. Sen. John S. McCain, III (R-AZ) 47.32%, ex-Gov. W. Mitt Romney (R-MA) 28.69%, ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) 16.57%, U.S. Rep. Ronald E. "Ron" Paul (R-TX) 5.04%, ex-New York City Mayor Rudolph W. "Rudy" Giuliani (R-NY) 1.25%, ex-U.S. Sen. Fred D. Thompson (R-TN) 0.79%, ex-Amb. Alan L. Keyes (R-MD) 0.25%, James Creighton "Mitch" Mitchell Jr. (R-IL) 0.05%, U.S. Rep. Thomas G. "Tom" Tancredo (R-CO) 0.04%,	ex-U.S. Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney (G-GA) 56.52%, '06 Senate candidate Howie Hawkins (G-NY) 17.17%, Kent Philip Mesplay (G-CA) 14.48%, Jared Arlen Ball (G-MD) 11.82%,
Governor, 49.8% in '06, 2nd term, barred from 3rd term, next election in 2010, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Rod R. Blagojevich (D), '02 candidate / Philly Schools Supt. Paul Vallas (D),
Lt. Governor - Tied with Gov., 49.8% in '06, 2nd term, next election in 2010, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Pat Quinn (D),
Attorney General, 72.4% in '06, 2nd term, next election in 2010, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Lisa Madigan (D),
Secretary of State, 62.6% in '06, 3rd term, next election in 2010, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Jesse White (D),
Treasurer, 53.8% in '06, 1st term, next election in 2010, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Alexander Giannoulias (D),
Comptroller, 64.1% in '06, 3rd term, next election in 2010, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Daniel W. Hynes (D),
Senator, 60.3% in '02, 2nd term, next election is 2008, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Democrat, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Democratic,
Richard J. "Dick" Durbin (D),	Dr. Steven K. Sauerberg (R),	Kathleen J. "Kathy" Cummings (G),
		Betsy Farley (SW),
		security analyst Alton C. Franklin, III (I),
Senator, 70.0% in '04, 1st term, Next electon in 2010, running for President, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Unrated,
Barack H. Obama (D),
1st Congressional District, 84.5% in '06, 8th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Bobby L. Rush (D),	police office Antoine Members (R),	John Hawkins (SW),
2nd Congressional District, 85.0% in '06, 7th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D),	Anthony W. Williams (R),
3rd Congressional District, 77.4% in '06, 2nd term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Daniel W. "Dan" Lipinski (D),	Michael Hawkins (R),	Jerome Pohlen (G),
4th Congressional District, 86.0% in '06, 8th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Luis V. Gutierrez (D),	Daniel Cunningham (R),	Omar N. López (G),
		Laura Anderson (SW),
5th Congressional District, 78.0% in '06, 3rd term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Rahm Emanuel (D),	Tom Hanson (R),	Alan Paul Augustson (G),
6th Congressional District, 51.3% in '06, 1st term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored,
Iraqi vet Jill Morgenthaler (D),	Peter J. Roskam (R),
7th Congressional District, 86.7% in '06, 6th term, might run for Cook County Board President, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Danny K. Davis (D),	Steve Miller (R),	Dennis Richter (SW),
8th Congressional District, 51.1% in '06, 2nd term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democratic, Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat Favored, NRCC Target,
Melissa Bean (D),	businessman Steve Greenberg (R),	Iain Abernathy (G),
9th Congressional District, 74.6% in '06, 5th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Janice D. "Jan" Schakowsky (D),	Michael B. Younan (R),	Morris Shanfield (G),
10th Congressional District, 53.5% in '06, 4th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Republican, Cook Political Report: Lean Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up / Tilt Republican, DCCC Target,
'06 nominee / marketing dir. & ex-Sen. aide Daniel J. "Dan" Seals (D),	Mark Steven Kirk (R),	David J. Kalbfleisch (G),
11th Congressional District, 55.1% in '06, Gerald C. "Jerry" Weller (R) retiring after 7th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Chris Cillizza: 6th Most Likely Seat to Switch Parties, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Democrat Favored, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Robert Novak: Leaning Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Tossup, Rothenberg Political Report: Lean Democratic, DCCC target,
St. Sen. Debbie D. "Debbie" Halvorson (D),	businessman Martin "Marty" Ozinga, III (R),	student Jason M. Wallace (G),
12th Congressional District, unopposed in '06, 11th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Jerry F. Costello (D),	Timmy J. "Tim" Richardson, Jr. (R),	Rodger W. Jennings (G),
13th Congressional District, 58.4% in '06, 5th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican,
businessman Scott Harper (D),	Judy Biggert (R),	software engineer Steve Alesch (G),
14th Congressional District, 52.5% in '08, J. Dennis "Denny" Hastert (R) resigned, 1st term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democratic, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat Favored, DCCC target,
scientist Bill Foster (D),	'02, '04 Senate candidate & '06 gubernatorial candidate businessman James D. "Jim" Oberweis (R),	Robert H. Hill (G),
15th Congressional District, 57.5% in '06, 4th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican,
Tim Cox (D),	Timothy V. "Tim" Johnson (R),
16th Congressional District, 66.5% in '06, 8th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican,
nuclear scientist Robert G. "Bob" Abboud (D),	Donald A. Manzullo (R),	attorney Scott Summers (G),
17th Congressional District, 57.2% in '06, 1st term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Democratic,
Philip G. "Phil" Hare (D),	No Republican	Ron Paul supporter Troy R. Dennis (G),
18th Congressional District, 67.4% in '06, Ray Lahood (R) retiring after 7th term, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Robert Novak: Leaning Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Republican,
radio reporter Colleen Callahan (D),	St. Rep. Aaron Schock (R),	astronomer Sheldon Schafer (G),
19th Congressional District, 60.7% in '06, 6th term, might retire, Polls D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican,
Public Help Deputy Ass't. Dir. Daniel Davis (D),	John M. Shimkus (R),	'06 candidate / retired coal miner Vic Roberts (G),

1. Link to Predictions:

D.C.'s Political Report, Washington Post's Chris Cillizza, Campaign & Elections: Political Oddsmaker, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard, Cook Political Report, National Journal's Rankings, Roll Call's Outlook, Rothenberg Political Report, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball,

2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.

= Democrat retain control,	= Democrats take over control,
= Republican retain control,	= Republicans take over control,
= Independent / 3rd Party retains control,	= Independent / 3rd Party take over control
Bold indicates incumbent.	Yellow district indicates open races.
Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control.	Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control.
Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control.	Red boxes indicates Republicans took control.

3. Key to Illinois Political Parties:

(AR) = American Reform Party (Com) = Communist Party (C) = Constitution Party (D) = Democratic Party (G) = Green Party (I) = independent candidates (Ind) = Independence Party (IA) = Independent American Party

(Labor) = Labor Party (L) = Libertarian Party (M) = Marijuana Party (Rfm) = Reform Party (R) = Republican Party (WW) = Workers World Party (WI) = Write-in candidates

4. Illinois Media Links:

Alton Telegraph Arlington Heights Daily Herald Belleville News-Democrat Belvidere Daily Republican Benton Evening News Bloomington Pantagraph Capital Fax Carbondale Southern Illinoisan Carmi Times Centralia Morning Sentinel Champaign News-Gazette Chicago Communicator Chicago Daily Southtown Chicago Free Press Chicago Inside Chicago New City Chicago Pioneer Press Chicago Reader Chicago Star News

Chicago Student Voices Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Tribune Clay County Advocate-Press Danville Commercial-News Decatur Herald & Review Des Plaines Journal & Topics Newspapers Du Quoin Evening Call East St. Louis Journal Edwardsville Intelligencer The Elburn Herald Galesburg Zephyr Harrisburg Daily Register Illinois Campaign for Reform Illinois Leader Kankakee Daily Journal Kewanee Star Courier Lombard Lombardian Macomb Journal This Week in Marissa

Mattoon Journal Gazette & Times-Courier Moline Dispatch NewsLink.org: Illinois Oak Park Wednesday Journal Pekin Daily Times Peoria Journal Star Polish News Pontiac Daily Leader Pure-News USA Quincy Herald-Whig Rockford Register Star Sauk Valley Newspapers Springfield's Illinois Times State Journal-Register Streator Times-Press WEEK TV-25 WMAQ TV-5 West Frankfort Daily American Woodstock Independent