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Illinois Senate
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Durbin (D) | Sauerberg (R) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research 2000 | 10/20 - 10/23 | 800 LV | 59 | 34 | Durbin +25 |
| Rasmussen | 10/13 - 10/13 | 500 LV | 62 | 31 | Durbin +31 |
| Research 2000 | 09/15 - 09/18 | 800 LV | 56 | 35 | Durbin +21 |
| Rasmussen | 09/17 - 09/17 | 500 LV | 59 | 35 | Durbin +24 |
| Rasmussen | 08/12 - 08/12 | 500 LV | 61 | 33 | Durbin +28 |
| Rasmussen | 07/08 - 07/08 | 500 LV | 63 | 28 | Durbin +35 |
Race Summary
Richard Durbin is heavily favored to retain his seat for a third term. Durbin previously served 14 years in the House before winning election to the Senate in 1996.
With Barack Obama, the state's other senator, at the top of the ticket, Durbin, the Senate Majority Whip, should have no trouble against wealthy physician Steve Sauerberg.
Previous Election Results
Senate
2004: Obama (D) 70, Keyes (R) 27
2002: Durbin (D) 60, Durkin (R) 38
1998: Fitzgerald (R) 50, Moseley-Braun (D) 47
1996: Durbin (D) 56, Salvi (R) 41
President
2004: Kerry (D) 55, Bush (R) 44
2000: Gore (D) 55, Bush (R) 43
1996: Clinton (D) 54, Dole (R) 37
Demographics
Population (2007 est.): 12,852,548
Registered Voters: No party registration
Occupation: Blue Collar 24.0% | White Collar 61.8% | Gray Collar 14.3%
Race: White 67.8% | Black 14.9 % | Hispanic 12.3% | Asian 3.4%
Occupation: Blue Collar 24.0% | White Collar 61.8% | Gray Collar 14.3%
Race: White 67.8% | Black 14.9 % | Hispanic 12.3% | Asian 3.4%