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Republican Congressman Mark Kirk was elected to the 10th District seat in 2000. Before him, Republican John Porter represented the district for more than 20 years. The 10th district comprises the North Shore suburbs, running along Lake Michigan from Waukegan in the north to Wilmette in the south. Traditionally a Republican district, it’s becoming more mixed, following a Democratic trend in the suburbs over the last decade. Al Gore won 51 percent of its votes in 2000 and John Kerry took 53 percent in 2004.


Congressional Wrap-Up

Democrats had a big night nationally, but Republican House incumbents around Chicago held strong.
Kirk Keeps Republican Dreams Alive in 10th

The Republican beat Democrat Dan Seals for the second election in a row.
Mark Kirk Acceptance Speech

Incumbent 10th district Congressman Mark Kirk speaks to his supporters after his election night win.
Tony Arnold Roams between Parties in 10th District

Tony Arnold is roving between the Kirk and Seals campaign posts in Wheeling.
Kirk Defeats Seals in the 10th District

Republican Mark Kirk defeats Dan Seals in the 10th District.
10th District Draws the Eye of National Parties

What makes Illinois' 10th Congressional District one of the most competitive races in the country?
Big Guns Called in for Area Congressional Campaigns

Some high-powered political figures are in Chicago today to raise support for some competitive Congressional campaigns.
Kirk and Seals Debate for Congress

Candidates in Illinos' 10th Congressional District held their one and only debate over the weekend.
10th District Congressional Debate

Republican incumbent Mark Kirk and Democrat Dan Seals debate for Illinois' 10th Congressional seat.
Congressman Kirk Gets Dropped From RNC Schedule

Congressman Mark Kirk's been dropped from the RNC speaking line up.
Some Green Candidates Off Illinois Ballot

Some third party candidates have been kicked off Illinois' November ballot.
Hey! Over Here! Feisty Congressional Races

There might not be a lot of media attention to Illinois' important congressional races, but the national political parties are watching.
Early Voting Begins Today

Registered voters can cast an early ballot starting today.
10th Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidates Forum: Thursday, January 10, 2008

Tenth district Democratic primary candidates Dan Seals and Jay Footlik square off at a forum.
10th District Democratic Candidates Talk Iraq

Democratic candidates in the 10th Congressional district differ on how to end the Iraq War.
Kirk Backs Starting Troop Withdrawal

At least one Republican Illinois congressman is lining up behind General Petraeus' suggestion to start pulling out U.S. troops.