Illinois
Primary Date: 3/21/2006
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State Labor Laws
- Current Minimum Wage: $6.50
- Indexed to Inflation: No
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State Government
- State and Local Government Directory
- Illinois Legislative Leadership
- State Officials
- Governor Rod Blagojevich (D)
- Next Election: 2010
- Rod Blagojevich is seeking re-election.
- Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn (D)
- Next Election: 2010
- Pat Quinn
- Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D)
- Next Election:
- Lisa Madigan
- Secretary of State Jesse White (D)
- Next Election:
- Jesse White
- Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka (R)
- Next Election:
- Judy Baar Topinka
- Governor Rod Blagojevich (D)
- Legislative Branch
Congressional Delegation
- Senators:
- Senator Richard Durbin (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score: 93
- Richard Durbin is up for re-election in 2008.
- Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
- Senator Richard Durbin (D)
- Senator Barack Obama (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score: 100
- Barack Obama is up for re-election in 2010.
- Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
- House Reps:
- : Bobby Rush (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Bobby Rush is running for re-election.
- : Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Jesse Jackson, Jr. is .
- : Dan Lipinski (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Dan Lipinski is running for re-election.
- : Luis Gutierrez (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Luis Gutierrez is retiring at end of term.
- : Rahm Emanuel (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Rahm Emanuel is running for re-election.
- : Peter Roskam (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Peter Roskam is retiring at end of term.
- : Danny Davis (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Danny Davis is running for re-election.
- : Melissa Bean (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Melissa Bean is running for re-election.
- : Jan Schakowsky (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Jan Schakowsky is running for re-election.
- : Mark Kirk (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Mark Kirk is running for re-election.
- : Jerry Weller (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Jerry Weller is running for re-election.
- : Jerry Costello (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Jerry Costello is running for re-election.
- : Judy Biggert (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Judy Biggert is running for re-election.
- : J. Dennis Hastert (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- J. Dennis Hastert is running for re-election.
- : Tim Johnson (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Tim Johnson is running for re-election.
- : Donald Manzullo (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Donald Manzullo is running for re-election.
- : Phil Hare (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Phil Hare is retiring at end of term.
- : Ray LaHood (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Ray LaHood is running for re-election.
- : John Shimkus (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- John Shimkus is running for re-election.
- : Barack Obama (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Barack Obama is seat is not up until 2010.
- : Richard Durbin (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Richard Durbin is seat is not up until 2008.
- : Bobby Rush (D)
Voter Resources
- Key Dates
- 2/21/2006 - Primary Voter Registration Deadline
- 2/27/2006 - Primary Early Voting Begins
- 3/16/2006 - Primary Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- 3/16/2006 - Primary Early Voting Ends
- 3/21/2006 - Primary Election
- 10/10/2006 - General Voter Registration Deadline (Mail)
- 10/16/2006 - Early Voting Begins (General)
- 11/2/2006 - Early Voting Ends (General)
- 11/2/2006 - General Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (Mail)
- 11/6/2006 - General Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (In Person)
- Voter Info
- Vote411: Important information for voters NEW
- Election Authorities Information
- Illinois_Voter_Information.pdf (application/pdf Object)
- Early Voting Locations By Jurisdiction
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- Voter Registration Requirements
- Voting Information
- Absentee and Early Voting Guide
- Voter Registration Requirements
- Polls Open: 6:00 AM CST( EST)
- Polls Close: 7:00 PM CST
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Illinois Election 2006 Archive
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Endorsed Candidates
- Note: This list draws from our candidates database, which primarily tracks major party candidates for federal offices and gubernatorial candidates. For other statewide or local office endorsements, please visit the state federation website or click here for contact information for the state and local labor councils.
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House Races
- IL-01
- Incumbent: Bobby Rush (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Bobby Rush (D)
- US Rep
Bobby Rush has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Jason Tabour (R) - Businessman
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Incumbent:
Bobby Rush (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-02
- Incumbent: Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D)
- US Rep
Jesse Jackson, Jr. has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Robert Belin (R) - Teacher
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Incumbent:
Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-03
- Incumbent: Dan Lipinski (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Daniel Lipinski (D)
- US Rep
Daniel Lipinski has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Ray Wardingly (R) - Retired Entertainer
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Incumbent:
Daniel Lipinski (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-04
- Incumbent: Luis Gutierrez (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Luis Gutierrez (D)
- US Rep
Luis Gutierrez has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Ann Melichar (R) - Attorney
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Incumbent:
Luis Gutierrez (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-05
- Incumbent: Rahm Emanuel (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Rahm Emanuel (D)
- US Rep
Rahm Emanuel has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Kevin White (R)
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Incumbent:
Rahm Emanuel (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-06
- Candidates
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Tammy Duckworth (D)
- Iraq Vet
Tammy Duckworth has been endorsed by the State Fed. -
Peter Roskam (R)
- State Sen
Endorsements
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Tammy Duckworth (D)
- Iraq Vet
- Race Type: Open-R
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Toss-Up
- CQ Politics Projection: No Clear Favorite
- Larry Sabato: Toss-Up
- Rothenberg Report: Pure Toss-Up
- Pollster Projection Toss-Up (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Election Projection: Weak GOP Hold
- National Journal Ranking: 20
- Latest Polls: IL-06 NEW
- OurCongress.org: IL-6 News
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- Washington Post: Key Race Profile
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Latest News: IL-06
- Candidates
- IL-07
- Incumbent: Danny Davis (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Danny Davis (D)
- US Rep
Danny Davis has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements - Charles Hutchinson (R)
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Incumbent:
Danny Davis (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-08
- Incumbent: Melissa Bean (D)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Melissa Bean (D) - US Rep
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David McSweeney (R)
- Banker
Endorsements
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Leans-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Leans Democratic
- Larry Sabato: Leans-D
- Rothenberg Report: Toss Up/Tilt Democratic
- Pollster Projection Strong Democrat (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Election Projection: Weak Dem Hold
- National Journal Ranking: 40
- Latest Polls: IL-08 NEW
- OurCongress.org: IL-8 News
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- Washington Post: Key Race Profile
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Latest News: IL-08
- IL-09
- Incumbent: Jan Schakowsky (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Jan Schakowsky (D)
- US Rep
Jan Schakowsky has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Michael Shannon (R) - Corp. Neg. Spec.
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Incumbent:
Jan Schakowsky (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-10
- Incumbent: Mark Kirk (R)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Mark Kirk (R)
- US Rep
Endorsements -
Dan Seals (D)
- Ex-Lieberman aide
Dan Seals has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements
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Incumbent:
Mark Kirk (R)
- US Rep
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Republican Favored
- Larry Sabato: Likely-R
- Pollster Projection Strong Republican (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Latest Polls: IL-10 NEW
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Latest News: IL-10
- IL Tenth Dems Organization
- IL-11
- Incumbent: Jerry Weller (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Jerry Weller (R) - US Rep
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John Pavich (D)
- Attorney
John Pavich has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- OurCongress.org: IL-11 News
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Liberil View: IL-11
- IL-12
- Incumbent: Jerry Costello (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Jerry Costello (D)
- US Rep
Jerry Costello has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements
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Incumbent:
Jerry Costello (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-13
- Incumbent: Judy Biggert (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Judy Biggert (R) - US Rep
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Joseph Shannon (D)
- Attorney
Joseph Shannon has been endorsed by the State Fed.
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-14
- Incumbent: J. Dennis Hastert (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: J. Dennis Hastert (R) - US Rep
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John Laesch (D)
- Navy Vet
John Laesch has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- Pollster Projection Strong Republican (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Latest Polls: IL-14 NEW
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Latest News: IL-14
- IL-15
- Incumbent: Tim Johnson (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Tim Johnson (R) - US Rep
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David Gill (D)
- Physician
David Gill has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-16
- Incumbent: Donald Manzullo (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Donald Manzullo (R) - US Rep
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Richard Auman (D)
- Ex-Galena Mayor
Richard Auman has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- IL-17
- Incumbent: Lane Evans (D)
- Candidates
- Andrea Zinga (R) - Ex-TV anchor
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Phil Hare (D)
- Congressional Aide
Phil Hare has been endorsed by the State Fed.
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Likely-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Democrat Favored
- Larry Sabato: Likely-D
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Latest News: IL-17
- Soapbox Chicago: IL-17 Map and Resources
- IL-18
- Incumbent: Ray LaHood (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Ray LaHood (R) - US Rep
- Steve Waterworth (D) - National Guard Vet
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Soapbox Chicago: IL-18 Map and Resources
- IL-19
- Incumbent: John Shimkus (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: John Shimkus (R) - US Rep.
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Danny Stover (D)
- Centralia City Councilman
Danny Stover has been endorsed by the State Fed.
Other Endorsements
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- Larry Sabato: Likely-R
- Pollster Projection Strong Republican (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Latest Polls: IL-19 NEW
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Latest News: IL-19
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- IL-01
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Rich Whitney, the Green Party’s candidate for Illinois Governor, is not included in this listing. Whitney is one of only 3 candidates that will appear on the Illinois ballot in 2006. Please include Rich Whitney. You may also read Whitney’s message to labor here.