2010 Illinois's 17th congressional district election

The 2010 Illinois's 17th congressional district election was held on November 2, 2010 to determine who would represent Illinois's 17th District in the 112th United States Congress. The seat contested was located in western and parts of central Illinois. Democratic incumbent Phil Hare had held the seat since 2006 and was running for re-election. The Republican nominee was Bobby Schilling. The Green Party nominee was Roger K. Davis.

2010 Illinois's 17th congressional district election

November 2, 2010
 
Candidate Bobby Schilling Phil Hare
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 104,583 85,454
Percentage 52.5% 42.9%

County results
Shilling:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hare:      40–50%      50–60%

Representative before election

Phil Hare
Democratic

Elected Representative

Bobby Schilling
Republican

Schilling won the election in an upset with almost 53% of the vote.:49

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