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Timeline of Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)
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Incumbent Daniel Lipinski won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District against political newcomer Marie Newman. Lipinski received 51.1 percent of the vote while Newman received 48.9 percent.[4]
The Associated Press called the race for Lipinski just after midnight on March 21 and Newman conceded the race mid-morning, saying, "After reviewing the results, we know that we lost by a thin margin. It was a good fight and I am so proud of the grassroots movement we built with hundreds of volunteers and partners all over the district."[5][6]
News outlets framed Newman's primary challenge of Lipinski as indicative of the conflict between moderate Democrats and the more progressive wing of the Democratic Party. According to Kate Sweeny of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, the primary was "a battle for the soul of the Democratic party."[7] The Hill listed this race among its seven primary races to watch in 2018.[8]
Newman based her campaign on her opposition to Lipinski's positions on reproductive issues and healthcare, saying that he opposed federal funding for cervical cancer screenings and voted against the Affordable Care Act because of funding for contraception included in the bill. Lipinski countered that he voted 26 times to support funding for family planning programs from 2005 to 2017.[9]
The race saw over $1 million in funds raised along with progressive endorsements pitted against those based in labor unions and longtime Illinois politicians. Newman received the backing of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) on February 2, 2018. Newman's SEIU endorsement split the union support in the race; prior to that, some of Lipinski's strongest supporters had been labor unions such as the Illinois AFL-CIO. Newman also received endorsements from NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Human Rights Campaign. Lipinski was backed by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D), state party chairman Michael Madigan (D), and the Chicago Sun Times and the Chicago Tribune.[7]
Heading into the 2018 election, this district had been held by Democrats since 1975. Lipinski first won the seat in 2004, succeeding his father, Bill, after he served in Congress for six terms.[10] This seat was rated Safe Democratic by three outlets as of January 24, 2018.[11]
This page focuses on the Democratic primary. For coverage of the general election, click here.
| Illinois voter? Dates you need to know. | |
|---|---|
| Primary election | March 20, 2018 |
| Candidate filing deadline | December 4, 2017 |
| Registration deadline | February 20 (in-person) & March 4 (online), 2018 |
| Absentee application deadline | March 15 (by mail) & March 19 (in-person), 2018 |
| General election | November 6, 2018 |
| Voting information | |
| Primary type | Open |
| Early voting deadline | March 20, 2018 |
| Polling locations: Polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Go to this page to find early voting locations and your assigned precinct for election day. | |
For more on related elections, please see:
- Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Republican primary)
- Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election, 2018
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2018
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2018
- Democratic Party primaries in Illinois, 2018
- Republican Party primaries in Illinois, 2018
Candidates and election results
Incumbent Daniel Lipinski defeated Marie Newman in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3 on March 20, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Daniel Lipinski | 51.1 | 48,675 |
 | Marie Newman | 48.9 | 46,530 | |
| Total votes: 95,205 | |||
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Timeline of events
January 22, 2018: Newman receives endorsement from Our Revolution Illinois
The progressive organization Our Revolution Illinois, an offshoot of the Bernie Sanders'-inspired Our Revolution, endorsed challenger and political newcomer Marie Newman over longtime incumbent Dan Lipinski (D) in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District on January 22, 2018. In its announcement, the organization said: ""Marie is running for Congress to stand up for the values we share in the 3rd District: fighting for working families, growing and protecting small businesses, promoting education and training programs that lead to real jobs, pushing for Healthcare-For-All, protecting Social Security, workers’ rights, women’s healthcare, veterans, and Medicare."[12]
January 10, 2018: Lipinski endorsed by Illinois AFL-CIO
Rep. Dan Lipinski received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO, the state's largest labor union, on January 10, 2018. “The choice for working families could not be clearer,” said Terryl Jares, Illinois AFL-CIO vice president. “Dan Lipinski is a Democrat who embodies our values, fighting to increase the minimum wage, expand parental leave, and protect workers’ rights to organize and bargain.”[13]
December 7, 2017: Poll has Newman leading Lipinski
On December 7, 2017, Normington Petts released the results of a poll they performed for Marie Newman, showing that she led Dan Lipinski 39 to 34 percent support.[14]
November 17, 2017: Gillibrand and progressive groups back Newman
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) endorsed Marie Newman, pledging the support of her super PAC Off the Sidelines. In the statement announcing her endorsement, Gillibrand highlighted Newman's positions on healthcare, women's issues, and LGBTQ issues. Following Gillibrand's endorsement, the following organizations endorsed Newman as well: NARAL Pro-Choice America, MoveOn.org, Human Rights Campaign, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America.[15]
June 29, 2017: Daily Kos endorses Newman over Lipinski
The liberal organization Daily Kos announced that it was supporting Marie Newman over Dan Lipinski in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District. In announcing their opposition to Lipinski, the organization said that he was out of step with the rest of the Democratic Party and that he had lended support to Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, who had held a fundraiser for Donald Trump (R).[16]
State overview
Partisan control
This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in Illinois heading into the 2018 elections.
Congressional delegation
- Following the 2016 elections, Democrats held both U.S. Senate seats in Illinois.
- Democrats held 11 of 18 U.S. House seats in Illinois.
State executives
- As of May 2018, Democrats held four of 7 state executive positions, Republicans held two, and the remaining position was officially nonpartisan.
- The governor of Illinois was Republican Bruce Rauner. The state held elections for governor and lieutenant governor on November 6, 2018.
State legislature
- Democrats controlled both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. They had a 67-51 majority in the state House and a 37-22 majority in the state Senate.
Trifecta status
- Illinois was under divided government, meaning that the two parties shared control of the state government. Bruce Rauner (R) served as governor, while Democrats controlled the state legislature.
2018 elections
- See also: Illinois elections, 2018
Illinois held elections for the following positions in 2018:
- 18 U.S. House seats
- Governor and lieutenant governor
- Four lower state executive positions
- 39 of 59 state Senate seats
- 118 state House seats
- Municipal elections in Cook County
Demographics
| Demographic data for Illinois | ||
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 12,839,047 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 55,519 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 72.3% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 5% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 2.2% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 87.9% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 32.3% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $57,574 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 16.8% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Illinois. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
As of July 2016, Illinois' three largest cities were Chicago (pop. est. 2.7 million), Aurora (pop. est. 200,000), and Joliet (pop. est. 150,000).[17][18]
State election history
This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in Illinois from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Historical elections
Presidential elections, 2000-2016
This chart shows the results of the presidential election in Illinois every year from 2000 to 2016.
| Election results (President of the United States), Illinois 2000-2016 | |||||
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| Year | First-place candidate | First-place candidate votes (%) | Second-place candidate | Second-place candidate votes (%) | Margin of victory (%) |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton |
55.8% |  Donald Trump |
38.8% | 17.0% |
| 2012 | Barack Obama |
57.6% | Mitt Romney |
40.7% | 16.9% |
| 2008 | Barack Obama |
61.9% | John McCain |
36.8% | 25.1% |
| 2004 | John Kerry |
54.8% | George W. Bush |
44.5% | 10.3% |
| 2000 | Al Gore |
54.6% | George W. Bush |
42.6% | 12.0% |
U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016
This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in Illinois from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.
| Election results (U.S. Senator), Illinois 2000-2016 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | First-place candidate | First-place candidate votes (%) | Second-place candidate | Second-place candidate votes (%) | Margin of victory (%) |
| 2016 | Tammy Duckworth |
54.9% | Mark Kirk |
39.8% | 15.1% |
| 2014 | Dick Durbin |
53.5% | Jim Oberweis |
42.7% | 10.8% |
| 2010 | Mark Kirk |
48.0% | Alexander Giannoulias |
46.4% | 1.6% |
| 2008 | Dick Durbin |
67.8% | Steve Sauerberg |
28.5% | 39.3% |
| 2004 | Barack Obama |
70.0% | Alan Keyes |
27.0% | 43.0% |
| 2002 | Dick Durbin |
60.3% | Jim Durkin |
38.0% | 22.3% |
Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016
This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in Illinois.
| Election results (Governor), Illinois 2000-2016 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | First-place candidate | First-place candidate votes (%) | Second-place candidate | Second-place candidate votes (%) | Margin of victory (%) |
| 2014 | Bruce Rauner |
50.3% | Pat Quinn |
46.3% | 4.0% |
| 2010 | Pat Quinn |
46.8% | Bill Brady |
45.9% | 0.9% |
| 2006 | Rod Blagojevich |
49.8% | Judy Baar Topinka |
39.3% | 10.5% |
| 2002 | Rod Blagojevich |
52.2% | Jim Ryan |
45.1% | 7.1% |
Congressional delegation, 2000-2016
This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent Illinois in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.
| Congressional delegation, Illinois 2000-2016 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Republicans | Republicans (%) | Democrats | Democrats (%) | Balance of power |
| 2016 | 7 |
38.9% | 11 |
61.1% | D+4 |
| 2014 | 8 |
44.4% | 10 |
55.6% | D+2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
33.3% | 12 |
66.7% | D+6 |
| 2010 | 11 |
57.9% | 8 |
42.1% | R+3 |
| 2008 | 7 |
36.8% | 12 |
63.2% | D+5 |
| 2006 | 9 |
47.4% | 10 |
52.6% | D+1 |
| 2004 | 9 |
47.4% | 10 |
52.6% | D+1 |
| 2002 | 10 |
52.6% | 9 |
47.4% | R+1 |
| 2000 | 10 |
50.0% | 10 |
50.0% | Even |
Trifectas, 1992-2017
A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.
Illinois Party Control: 1992-2025
Nineteen years of Democratic trifectas • Two years of Republican trifectas
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| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Senate | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| House | D | D | D | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2018
- United States House elections in Illinois (March 20, 2018 Democratic primaries)
- Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Republican primary)
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Illinois' 3rd Congressional District
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Daniel Lipinski
Marie Newman
Footnotes
- ↑ The Cook Political Report, "2018 House Race Ratings," accessed January 24, 2018
- ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2018 House," accessed January 24, 2018
- ↑ Inside Elections, "House Ratings," accessed January 24, 2018
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results, General Primary - 3/20/2018," accessed May 24, 2018
- ↑ CNN, "Rep. Dan Lipinski fends off progressive challenger in Illinois primary, CNN projects," March 21, 2018
- ↑ Associated Press, "Rep. Lipinski of Illinois narrowly wins Democratic primary," March 21, 2018
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 The Intercept, "A PRIMARY CHALLENGE TO A RIGHT-WING DEMOCRAT IN ILLINOIS DIVIDES THE RESISTANCE," December 12, 2017
- ↑ The Hill, "Seven primary races to watch in 2018," December 25, 2017
- ↑ "Daily Southtown," 'Column: Lipinski says record shows his support for birth control funds, August 17, 2017
- ↑ The Independent, "Meet the progressive Democrat taking on one of her party's most conservative Congress veterans," December 4, 2017
- ↑ Ratings are based on projections found in Governing, Larry Sabato, The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report, Decision Desk HQ, and The Cook Political Report. These ratings are updated periodically throughout the election season.
- ↑ Our Revolution Illinois, "Marie Newman," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Dan Lipinski 2018 campaign website, "Lipinski endorsed by Illinois AFL-CIO, the state's largest labor union," January 10, 2018
- ↑ Normington Petts, "IL-03 Democratic Primary Poll Results," December 7, 2017
- ↑ Business Insider, "Gillibrand and top liberal groups are throwing their weight behind an Illinois woman challenging a 'radically conservative' House Democrat," December 2, 2017
- ↑ La Grange Patch, "Lipinski Primary Foe Marie Newman Wins Daily Kos Endorsement," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Demographics, "Illinois Cities by Population," accessed December 11, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "Quickfacts Illinois," accessed December 11, 2017
