Politics & Government
Illinois and Suburban Cook County Election Results 2016
ELECTION 2016: See what local, suburban Cook County voters decided at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8. See all the winners here as they come in.

You listened to both sides. You weighed the cons against the pros. You did your civic duty and now the only thing left is to sit back and watch. Do it with Patch as we bring you the election results. Keep an eye on our Presidential election coverage, too.
On this page you’ll find all the races important to you. Keep refreshing the page to see the latest results.
RACES TO WATCH
Statewide Races and Referenda
- Tammy Duckworth Named Winner Over Incumbent Mark Kirk in U.S. Senate
- Illinois Controller Election Results: Mendoza Unseats Munger
- Safe Roads Amendment Approved in Illinois
US
1st District, U.S. House of Representatives
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- Bobby L. Rush (Democrat; incumbent)
- August (O’Neill) Deuser (Republican)
2nd District, U.S. House of Representatives
- John Morrow (Republican)
- Robin Kelly (Democrat; incumbent)
Cook County Races and Referenda
- Kim Foxx Named Winner Over Christopher Pfannkuche: State's Attorney Election Results
- Clerk-Recorder Office Merger Referendum
- Earned Sick Time Referendum: Voters Show Overwhelming Support for Measure
Local Referenda
- Orland Township Voters Wouldn't Mind Breaking Away from Cook County
- Palos Voters Say Yes to D118 $6.5M Referendum

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