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2016 Illinois Senate election
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The Illinois State Senate Election of 2016 determined, along with 19 senators not up for re-election, the membership of the 100th Illinois State Senate. The Democratic Party retained its majority, losing two seats - the 47th district in Western Illinois, and the 59th in the State's South - which were both won by Republicans.
For the 2016 election for United States Senate in Illinois, see United States Senate election in Illinois, 2016.
Quick Facts 40 of 59 seats in the Illinois Senate 30 seats needed for a majority, Majority party ...
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Results: Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold No election Vote Share: 50–60% 60–70% >90% 50–60% 60–70% >90% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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