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U.S. House District 12

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2026 Illinois General Election | Illinois 12th Congressional District

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Race at a glance · IL-12

U.S. House Representative

1 seat available | 1 candidate registered in this docket

Date2026-11-03
DistrictIL-12
Seats1

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Mike Bost

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