The
2012 U.S. House of Representatives elections in
Illinois will take place on
November 6, 2012. Voters
will elect 18 candidates to serve in the U.S. House, one from each of the state's 18 congressional districts.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was December 27, 2011. The primary elections will be held on March 20, 2012.
Prior to the 2010 census, Illinois had 19 U.S. House members but the state lost one seat as a result of the 2010 census.
Partisan breakdown
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party holds 11 of the 19 Congressional seats from Illinois. However, the state lost one seat after the 2010 census and will elect 18 representatives.
| Members of the U.S. House from Illinois -- Partisan Breakdown
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As of November 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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8
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12
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Republican Party
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11
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6
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| Total
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19
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18
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Incumbents
Heading into the 2012 election, the incumbents for the 19 congressional districts are:
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| Aaron Schock |  Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 18
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| Adam Kinzinger | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 16
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| Bobby L. Rush |  Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 1
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| Robert T. Schilling | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 17
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| Daniel Lipinski | Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 3
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| Danny K. Davis | Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 7
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| Donald A. Manzullo | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 16
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| Jan Schakowsky | Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 9
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| Jerry F. Costello | Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 12
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| Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. | Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 2
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| Joe Walsh | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 8
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| John Shimkus | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 15
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| Judy Biggert | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 13
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| Luis V. Gutierrez | Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 4
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| Mike Quigley | Democratic
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 5
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| Peter J. Roskam | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 6
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| Randy Hultgren | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 14
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| Robert J. Dold | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 10
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| Timothy V. Johnson | Republican
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 15
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Primary winners
The following candidates won a primary on March 20, 2012:[1]
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Third Party
Candidates
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General election candidates
Bobby Rush
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Donald Peloquin
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Republican Primary
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General election candidates
- Jesse Jackson Jr.
- Brian Woodworth
Marcus Lewis
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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General election candidates
- Daniel Lipinski
- Richard Grabowski
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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General election candidates
- Luis Gutierrez
- Jorge Zavala (Write-in)
- Hector Concepcion (Write-in)
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic primary
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Republican Primary
- No candidates declared an intent to run
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- Note: Hector Concepcion and Jorge Zavala were removed from the candidate list on January 17, 2012. [13][14]
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General election candidates
- Mike Quigley
- Dan Schmitt
Nancy Wade
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Republican Primary
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General election candidates
- Leslie Coolidge
- Peter Roskam
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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- Note: Tim Ritter was removed from the official candidate list on February 2, 2012[19]
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General election candidates
- Danny K. Davis
- Rita Zak
- John H. Monaghan
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
- No candidates declared an intent to run
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General election candidates
- Tammy Duckworth
- Joe Walsh
- Robert Gregory Canfield
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Republican Primary
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Independent Party
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- Note: Darlene Ruscitti withdrew from the primary on December 21, 2011[25][26] Robert Gregory Canfield and Richard Evans were removed from the official candidate list on January 24, 2012 [27] Andrew Palomo officially suspended his campaign on January 3, 2012.[28][29]
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General election candidates
- Jan Schakowsky
- Timothy Wolfe
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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- Note: Susanne Atanus was removed from the official candidate list on January 23, 2012[32]
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General election candidates
- Brad Schneider
- Robert J. Dold
- Aloys Rutagwibira (Write-in)
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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- Note:Aloys Rutagwibira was removed from the official candidate list on February 2, 2012[38]
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General election candidates
- Bill Foster
- Judy Biggert
- Diane Harris (Write-in)
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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- Note: Diane Harris was was removed from the candidate list on February 2, 2012. She is running as a write-in[3]
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General election candidates
- William Enyart
- Jason Plummer
- Paula Bradshaw
- Note: Brad Harriman withdrew from the race after the primary and was replaced by William Enyart.
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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- Note:Teri Newman was removed from the official candidate list on February 2, 2012.[50]
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General election candidates
- Rodney Davis
- David Gill
- John Hartman
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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Note: On April 5, 2012 Timothy V. Johnson announced his plans to retire after winning in the Republican primary.[56] He will not run for re-election in the general election.[56] Republican party chairmen from the 14 counties in the 13th congressional district selected Johnson's replacement to run against David Gill (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012. In May 2012 Rodney Davis was selected Johnson's appointment.[57]
Note: Election results were added on election night as races were called. Vote totals will be added when official election results are certified. For more information about Ballotpedia's election coverage plan, click here. If you find any errors in this list, please email: Geoff Pallay.
General election candidates
- Dennis Anderson
- Randy Hultgren
- Mark Masrogiovanni (Write-in)
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
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Republican Primary
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- Note: Frank McClatchey filed to run in the 14th district, but withdrew from the race when Joe Walsh announced he would not run in the 14th district and would instead run for re-election in the 8th congressional district. [59]
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General election candidates
- Angela Michael
- John Shimkus
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Republican Primary
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General election candidates
- Adam Kinzinger
- Wanda Rohl
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Democratic Primary
- No Democratic candidates filed to run.
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Republican Primary
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General election candidates
- Cheri Bustos
- Bobby Schilling
- Eric Reyes
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Republican Primary
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Independent party
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General election candidates
- Steve Waterworth
- Aaron Schock
March 20, 2012 primary results
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Republican Primary
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- Note:Darrel Miller was removed from the official candidate list on February 2, 2012.[71]
Impact of redistricting=
With the 2011 redistricting, Illinois lost 1 of its current 19 House seats because the state's population failed to grow as fast as in other states.[72] Illinois has had 11 Republican congressmen and 8 Democrats since the November 2010 election.[72] The new map, designed by the dominant Democrats, could flip that advantage to as many as 12 Democrats and only 6 Republicans.[72]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 ABC News 7 "Election Results Primary 2012" Accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ SouthTown Star "Sims to run for U.S. rep in 1st District" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 Chicago Tribune "Illinois congressional candidates seek spots on ballot" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ SouthTown Star "Peloquin says he’s running for Congress" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Tribune "Halvorson takes on Jackson for Congress" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ South Town Star "Hometown resident to run for Congress" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Roll Call "Leslie Coolidge Faces Tough Climb Against Peter Roskam" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ The Courier News "Petzel seeking Dem nod in 6th Dist." Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed February 10, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Daily Herald "Race in the 8th begins" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Tribune "Duckworth to file for congressional race" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Daily Herald "Write-in candidate challenging Walsh" Accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ Daily Herald "BREAKING: Darlene Ruscitti bows out of 8th District GOP primary" Accessed February 9, 2012
- ↑ Daily Herald "Ruscitti bows out of 8th District GOP primary" Accessed February 9, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed February 10, 2012
- ↑ Prairie State Report "Andrew Palomo Out, 2nd Congressional Candidate for 8th District Drops Out" Accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ Andrew Palomo for Congress "Campaign Update" Accessed March 19, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/CandList.aspx?SearchType=Type+Of+Office&ListType=RESULTS+OF+SEARCH+BY+TYPE+OF+OFFICE&ElectionID=32&ElectionType=GP&ElectionDate=3%2f20%2f2012&OfficeTypeSearchType=Matches&OfficeType=REPRESENTATIVE+IN+CONGRESS&QueryType=CANDIDATE&StatusSearchType=Matches&Status=&OrderBy=ORDER+BY+tblOffices.BallotGroup%2c+OfficeSequence%2cPartySequence%2cFileDateTime%2c+vwCandidates.Sequence%2c+LotteryLastName%2c+LotteryFirstName Illinois Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed February 10, 2012]
- ↑ Buffalo Grove Patch "Third Democrat Enters 10th Congressional Race" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times "Brad Schneider running in Illinois 10 Democratic primary" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ abc7.com "Waukegan Dem announces bid for congressional seat" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times "Illinois Ten Democratic primary: John Tree, Air Force reservist, jumps in race" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times "Illinois Democrats target GOP with redrawing of congressional map" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed February 10, 2012
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times "Illinois Congress 2012: Bill Foster running in new 11th district UPDATE GOP react" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Trib Local.com "Hickey readies for congressional run" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Naperville Patch "Former Aurora Township Clerk Announces Run for Congress" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Daily Herald "Cunningham to face Biggert in 11th District," February 21, 2012
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Cunningham again off 11th Congressional District ballot — for now," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Belleville News-Democrat "'It's a wide open race right now': Musical chairs continues for 12th Congressional District seat" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ The Telegraph.com "Democrat to run for 12th District seat in Congress" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Belleville News-Democrat ""Retired carpenter plans run for Costello's seat in Congress" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Belleville News-Democrat "Roger Cook, former Belleville mayor, plans to run for Congress" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Belleville News-Democrat ""O'Fallon nurse hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Plummer, Callis jumping into fray for Costello's Illinois congressional seat" Accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed February 10, 2012
- ↑ The News-Gazette "Gill will run again; another Dem may enter race in 13th" Accessed December 6, 2011
- ↑ Roll Call "Goetten to Challenge Timothy Johnson in Illinois" Accessed December 6, 2011
- ↑ 53.0 53.1 53.2 The Telegraph "Johnson faces two challengers in 13th District GOP primary" Accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ 56.0 56.1 WJBC "Kinzinger: ‘Not happy’ with Johnson’s retirement" Accessed April 21, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call "Illinois: New 13th District GOP Nominee Rakes In More Than $400K" Accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Northwest Herald "Hultgren will seek re-election in 14th" Accessed December 6, 2011
- ↑ McHenry County Blog "Frank McClatchey Says Walsh’s Switch to 8th District Reason for Not Running for Congress" Accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ Daily Herald "Manzullo to run in redrawn 16th District" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011
- ↑ Quad-City Times "Augustana official joins 17th District race" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Quad-City Times "Illinois’ 17th District field taking shape" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ WIFR.com "Freeport Mayor Announces Run for Congress" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Quad-City Times "Hare rules out another run for Congress" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Quad-City Times "RI attorney announces congressional run" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ WIFR.com "Gaulrapp and Reyes Still in the Congressional Race" Accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ Eric Reyes for Congress "STATEMENT OF ERIC REYES ON ANSWERING THE CALL OF VOTERS FOR AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE" Accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ Chicago Sun Times "Elections 2012: Illinois 2012 Primary Election Results" Accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ Central Illinois Proud.com "27 Year Old Running For Congress" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed February 10, 2012
- ↑ 72.0 72.1 72.2 Chicago Tribune "Odd geography in new Illinois congressional map:Millions of constituents will find their representative has changed" Accessed February 22, 2012
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