Third—and Maybe Final—Version of Congressional Map Introduced
Congressman Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) is forced into a primary against fellow Democrat Congresswoman Marie Newman (D-La Grange) in the third version of the state congressional map.
Democrats unveiled their third version of the congressional districts late Wednesday night setting up passage Thursday in Springfield.
Here’s the partisan breakdown, courtesy of Illinois Election Data.
Here’s a rundown:
Congressman Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) and Congresswoman Marie Newman (D-La Grange) are still drawn into a primary in the new 6th District
Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) are still drawn into the new 16th District. There’s almost a 0% chance Kinzinger and LaHood end up running against each other. Kinzinger could run against Lauren Underwood in the new 14th, Bill Foster in the new 11th, or for U.S. Senate.
Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Oakland) are still drawn into the new 12th District. Miller’s home in northern Coles County was just barely pulled from the 15th into the new 12th.
Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has still been drawn out of his current 13th District and into the new 15th District, which is safely Republican. He now has to decide between a run for Governor or choosing a safe, sprawling seat in the 15th.
The new 3rd still appears to be aimed at picking up a second Latino member of Congress. Chicago alderman Gilbert Villegas, Sen. Omar Aquino (D-Chicago), and Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago) have all had their names tied to the new district already.
The Senate Redistricting Committee is set for a 9am hearing on the proposal.
