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State Wide Blog(s): PrairieStateBlue
Background Information
Currently represented by Rep. Mark Kirk (R), who defeated Dan Seals 53%-47% in 2006.
There were unsourced rumors in the Chicago Tribune that Kirk might step down in 2008 in order to run for the state's senate seat against Sen. Dick Durbin. [1] Modern Vertebrate says, "If Kirk runs, it will be more of a convenient bailout from his increasingly Democratic district than a true challenge on Durbin, who enjoys a great deal of popularity in Illinois." [2]
[1] Rick Pearson and John Chase, Back to Square 1 for GOP; As the national tide turns against Republicans, state officials seek to reverse wave, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 12, 2006, at C1.
[2] 2008 Senate Races, http://www.modernvertebrate.com/elections/2008/index.shtml (last viewed Nov. 24, 2006).
| Incumbent | Mark Kirk |
| Party | Republican |
| Seeking Re-election? | Yes |
| Candidate Website | House Website Campaign Website |
| Other Resources | Congresspedia profile on Mark Kirk |
| 2004 Presidential Vote (2CP) | Kerry - 52.8% Bush - 47.2% |
| 2006 Election Margin | Kirk - 53.47% Seals - 46.53% |
| District Blog(s) | Ellen's IL 10th CD Blog www.tenthdems.com |
| Challenger | Daniel Seals |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | Campaign Website |
| Candidate Website | Campaign Website |
| Other Resources | Congresspedia Profile on Dan Seals |
| Challenger | Jay Footlik, consultant & fmr. Special Assistant to Pres. Clinton |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | Campaign Website |
| Candidate Website | Campaign Website FEC webpage |
| Other Resources | Congresspedia Profile on Jay Footlik |
Background Information
Currently represented by Rep. Mark Kirk (R), who defeated Dan Seals 53%-47% in 2006.
There were unsourced rumors in the Chicago Tribune that Kirk might step down in 2008 in order to run for the state's senate seat against Sen. Dick Durbin. [1] Modern Vertebrate says, "If Kirk runs, it will be more of a convenient bailout from his increasingly Democratic district than a true challenge on Durbin, who enjoys a great deal of popularity in Illinois." [2]
[1] Rick Pearson and John Chase, Back to Square 1 for GOP; As the national tide turns against Republicans, state officials seek to reverse wave, Chicago Tribune, Nov. 12, 2006, at C1.
[2] 2008 Senate Races, http://www.modernvertebrate.com/elections/2008/index.shtml (last viewed Nov. 24, 2006).
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