The 19th congressional district of Illinois was a congressional district in Illinois. It was eliminated as a result of the 2010 US census, as population growth in Illinois was slower compared to other states. The district became obsolete for 2013's 113th Congress. It was last represented by Republican John Shimkus, who was redistricted to the 15th district.
Illinois's 19th congressional district | |
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Obsolete district | |
Created | 1870 |
Eliminated | 2010 |
Years active | 1873-2013 |
In its last iteration, the district encompassed a large stretch of rural Southern Illinois, part of Springfield and a portion of the "Metro-East" area (the Illinois side of the Greater St. Louis, Missouri region).
The district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index score of "R+9."
Year | Office | Results |
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2000 | President | Bush 55 – 41% |
2004 | President | Bush 61 – 39% |
2008 | President | McCain 54 – 44% |