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The 13th congressional district of
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is currently represented by Democrat
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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 St. Louis. All of
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, and sections of
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, 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 1892.


Recent statewide election results

In the
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, this district voted for George W. Bush 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 Michael Firsching. In the Democratic primary,
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defeated George Gollin 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 Bill Byrnes had previously withdrawn from the Democratic primary.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


See also

* Illinois's congressional districts *
List of United States congressional districts Congressional districts in the United States are electoral divisions for the purpose of electing members of the United States House of Representatives. The number of voting seats in the House of Representatives is currently set at 435, with ...


References

;Specific ;General * *
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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