The 13th congressional district of

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is currently represented by

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Redistricting

2020 redistricting

Following the 2020 census and the subsequent redistricting cycle, the 13th congressional district was significantly altered to include sections of the cities of

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, Springfield, and the Metro East of

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. All of Macoupin County, and sections of

, Macon,

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, Piatt, Sangamon, and St. Clair Counties, are included in the new 13th. The redistricting turned the 13th district from a fairly even district to a more heavily Democratic-leaning one, and consequently it voted for a Democratic representative for the first time since

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Recent statewide election results

In the 2004 United States presidential election, this district voted for

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over

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, 55% to 45%. However, in 2008 the district flipped and voted for

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in an almost reversed result from the previous election.

Recent election results

2012

2014

The Republican and Democratic primaries took place on March 18, 2014. In the Republican primary, incumbent Rodney L. Davis defeated fellow Republicans

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and

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. In the Democratic primary, Ann Callis defeated

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and David Green. Bill Byrnes had previously withdrawn from the Democratic primary. Josh Dill ran in the district as an Independent.

2016

2018

2020

2022

List of members representing the district

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

External links

U.S. Census Bureau – 13th District Fact Sheet Ann Callis 2014 Democratic candidate – Campaign SiteDavid Green 2014 Democratic candidate – Campaign Site Rodney Davis Incumbent Republican – Campaign Site
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