Illinois's 9th Congressional District

No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D +34.8
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +5.8
National Environment
current political climate
D +5.3
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.3
Forecasted margin
D +34.6

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 100%
GOP 0%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Safe D
District lean
D+38 This is a safe Democrat district.
Candidates

Democrat Daniel Biss

Republican John Elleson

Seat context
Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.