Illinois Senate
Filing Deadline: Nov. 5, 2007 • Primary Date: Feb. 5, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008Incumbent
Richard Durbin (D)
First elected in 1996; Seeking third full term; Durbin was unopposed in the primary.
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Challenger
Steve Sauerberg (R)
Sauerberg, a physician, was nominated with 56% of the vote in a three-way primary.
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Ranking and Analysis
Race Ranking: --
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At this point, this seat seems relatively safe for the incumbent.
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Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Durbin (D) | 2,103,766 | 60% | $4,979,865 |
| Jim Durkin (R) | 1,325,703 | 38% | $794,634 |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Durbin (D) | unopposed |
| 1996 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Durbin (D) | 2,384,028 | 56% | $4,966,804 |
| Al Salvi (R) | 1,728,824 | 41% | $4,696,065 |
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Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control. Updated: 10/31.
1.
Virginia
(Open-R)2.
New Mexico
(Open-R)3.
Colorado
(Open-R)4.
N.H.
(Sununu-R)5.
Alaska
(Stevens-R)6.
North Carolina
(Dole-R)7.
Oregon
(Smith-R)8.
Minnesota
(Coleman-R)9.
Georgia
(Chambliss-R)10.
Louisiana
(Landrieu-D)11.
Mississippi
(Wicker-R)12.
Kentucky
(McConnell-R)13.
Maine
(Collins-R)14.
Texas
(Cornyn-R)15.
New Jersey
(Lautenberg-D)
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