Illinois Senate election, 2016
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The Illinois State Senate Election of 2016 determined, along with 19 senators not up for re-election, the membership of the 100th Illinois State Senate. The Democratic Party retained its majority, losing two seats - the 47th district in Western Illinois, and the 59th in the State's South - which were both won by Republicans.
Overview
Illinois State Senate Elections, 2016 | |||||||||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | % change | Previous Senate | Candidates | Elected | Total seats |
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Seats held over |
Seats up |
Total Seats before election | |||||||||
Democratic | 1,906,007 | 59.45% | 11 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 26 | 37 | |||
Republican | 1,299,861 | 40.55% | 8 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 22 | |||
Write-Ins | 125 | 0.00% | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
Totals | 1,045,787 | 100.00% | N/A | 19 | 40 | 59 | 26 | 19 | 59 | — |
References
- Illinois State Board of Elections
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