2008 Illinois House of Representatives election
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All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives 60 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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  Results: Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold Vote Share: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Illinois House of Representatives elections of 2008 determined the membership of the lower house of the 96th General Assembly. The Democratic Party increased its Majority.
Overview
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats before | Seats after | +/– | ||
| Democratic | 2,785,589 | 58.03% | 67 | 70 | +3 | ||
| Republican | 1,949,123 | 40.60% | 51 | 48 | -3 | ||
| Green | 65,647 | 1.30% | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Independent | 36 | 0.0007% | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 4,800,359 | 100.00% | 118 | 0 | 118 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Stateline[1] | Likely D | October 15, 2008 |
References
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (October 15, 2008). "Legislative races tilting Dems' way in '08". Stateline. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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Sources
- Illinois State Board of Elections