The 7th congressional district of Illinois covers parts of Cook County, as of the 2023 redistricting that followed the 2020 census. All or parts of Broadview, Bellwood, Chicago, Forest Park, Hillside, Oak Park, La Grange Park, Maywood, River Forest, Berkeley, and Westchester are included. Democrat Danny K. Davis has represented the district since January 1997. With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of D+36, it is the most Democratic district in Illinois.

Due to reapportionment every ten years, the 7th district like other districts has relocated in Illinois throughout its history. In the mid-1800s, Abraham Lincoln represented the 7th district before being elected president, although his home now lies within Illinois's 13th congressional district and most of his district's former territory is now located in the 15th district.

In 1846, the 7th district was the only one in Illinois (among seven at the time) with a comfortably safe majority for the Whig Party.

Recent election results from statewide races Year Office Results2008 PresidentObama 89% - 10%2012 PresidentObama 88% - 12%2016 PresidentClinton 86% - 10% SenateDuckworth 81% - 15% Comptroller (Spec.)Mendoza 76% - 18%2018 GovernorPritzker 83% - 14% Attorney GeneralRaoul 83% - 15% Secretary of StateWhite 89% - 9% ComptrollerMendoza 85% - 12% TreasurerFrerichs 84% - 13%2020 PresidentBiden 86% - 13% SenateDurbin 75% - 12%2022 SenateDuckworth 86% - 13% GovernorPritzker 85% - 13% Attorney GeneralRaoul 84% - 14% Secretary of StateGiannoulias 84% - 13% ComptrollerMendoza 85% - 13% TreasurerFrerichs 84% - 14%2024 PresidentHarris 81% - 17%

Composition For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties, townships, and municipalities:https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd119/cd_based/ST17/CD119_IL07.pdf

Cook County (19) Bellwood, Berkeley (part, also 4th), Broadview, Chicago (part, also 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th; shared with DuPage County), Elmhurst (part, also 4th), Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Hillside, La Grange Park (part, also 4th), Leyden Township (part, also 3rd and 4th), Maywood (part, also 4th), North Riverside (part, also 4th), Oak Park, Oak Park Township, Proviso Township (part, also 4th), River Forest, River Forest Township, Riverside Township (part, also 4th), Westchester

Chicago neighborhoods in the 7th district include:

Armour Square Austin (part) Chicago Lawn (part) Douglas (part) East Garfield Park Englewood (part) Fuller Park Grand Boulevard (part) Humboldt Park (part) The Loop Near North Side (part) Near South Side (part) Near West Side North Lawndale West Englewood West Garfield Park West Town (part)

List of members representing the district

Member Party Years Congress Electoral history District location District created March 4, 1843 John J. Hardin Whig March 4, 1843 –March 3, 1845 Elected in 1842. Edward D. Baker Whig March 4, 1845 –January 15, 1847 Elected in 1844.Resigned early to join the Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Vacant January 15, 1847 –February 5, 1847 John Henry Whig February 5, 1847 –March 3, 1847 Elected to finish Baker's term.Was not a candidate for the next term. Abraham Lincoln Whig March 4, 1847 –March 3, 1849 Elected in 1846.Retired, having pledged to serve only one term. Thomas L. Harris Democratic March 4, 1849 –March 3, 1851 Elected in 1848. Richard Yates Whig March 4, 1851 –March 3, 1853 Elected in 1850.Redistricted to the . James C. Allen Democratic March 4, 1853 –July 18, 1856 Elected in 1852.Re-elected in 1854.Disqualified. Vacant July 18, 1856 –November 4, 1856 James C. Allen Democratic November 4, 1856 –March 3, 1857 Re-elected to finish his own term. Aaron Shaw Democratic March 4, 1857 –March 3, 1859 Elected in 1856. James C. Robinson Democratic March 4, 1859 –March 3, 1863 Elected in 1858Re-elected in 1860.Redistricted to the . John R. Eden Democratic March 4, 1863 –March 3, 1865 Elected in 1862. Henry P. H. Bromwell Republican March 4, 1865 –March 3, 1869 Elected in 1864.Re-elected in 1866. Jesse H. Moore Republican March 4, 1869 –March 3, 1873 Elected in 1868.Re-elected in 1870. Franklin Corwin Republican March 4, 1873 –March 3, 1875 Elected in 1872. Alexander Campbell Independent March 4, 1875 –March 3, 1877 Elected in 1874. Philip C. Hayes Republican March 4, 1877 –March 3, 1881 Elected in 1876.Re-elected in 1878. William Cullen Republican March 4, 1881 –March 3, 1883 Elected in 1880.Redistricted to the . Thomas J. Henderson Republican March 4, 1883 –March 3, 1895 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1882.Re-elected in 1884.Re-elected in 1886.Re-elected in 1888.Re-elected in 1890.Re-elected in 1892. George E. Foss Republican March 4, 1895 –March 3, 1903 Elected in 1894.Re-elected in 1896.Re-elected in 1898.Re-elected in 1900.Redistricted to the . Philip Knopf Republican March 4, 1903 –March 3, 1909 Elected in 1902.Re-elected in 1904.Re-elected in 1906. Frederick Lundin Republican March 4, 1909 –March 3, 1911 Elected in 1908. Frank Buchanan Democratic March 4, 1911 –March 3, 1917 Elected in 1910.Re-elected in 1912.Re-elected in 1914.Lost re-election. Niels Juul Republican March 4, 1917 –March 3, 1921 Elected in 1916.Re-elected in 1918.Lost renomination. M. Alfred Michaelson Republican March 4, 1921 –March 3, 1931 Elected in 1920.Re-elected in 1922.Re-elected in 1924.Re-elected in 1926.Re-elected in 1928.Lost renomination. Leonard W. Schuetz Democratic March 4, 1931 –February 13, 1944 Elected in 1930.Re-elected in 1932.Re-elected in 1934.Re-elected in 1936.Re-elected in 1938.Re-elected in 1940.Re-elected in 1942.Died. Vacant February 13, 1944 –January 3, 1945 William W. Link Democratic January 3, 1945 –January 3, 1947 Elected in 1944.Lost re-election. Thomas L. Owens Republican January 3, 1947 –June 7, 1948 Elected in 1946.Died. Vacant June 7, 1948 –January 3, 1949 Adolph J. Sabath Democratic January 3, 1949 –November 6, 1952 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1948.Re-elected in 1950.Re-elected in 1952.Died. Vacant November 6, 1952 –July 7, 1953 James Bowler Democratic July 7, 1953 –July 18, 1957 Elected to finish Sabath's term.Re-elected in 1954.Re-elected in 1956.Died. Vacant July 18, 1957 –December 31, 1957 Roland V. Libonati Democratic December 31, 1957 –January 3, 1965 Elected to finish Bowler's term.Re-elected in 1958.Re-elected in 1960.Re-elected in 1962. Frank Annunzio Democratic January 3, 1965 –January 3, 1973 Elected in 1964.Re-elected in 1966.Re-elected in 1968.Re-elected in 1970.Redistricted to the . Vacant January 3, 1973 –June 5, 1973 George W. Collins redistricted from the and re-elected in 1972, but died on December 8, 1972. Cardiss Collins Democratic June 5, 1973 –January 3, 1997 Elected to finish her husband's term.Re-elected in 1974.Re-elected in 1976.Re-elected in 1978.Re-elected in 1980.Re-elected in 1982.Re-elected in 1984.Re-elected in 1986.Re-elected in 1988.Re-elected in 1990.Re-elected in 1992.Re-elected in 1994.Retired. Danny K. Davis Democratic January 3, 1997 –present Elected in 1996.Re-elected in 1998.Re-elected in 2000.Re-elected in 2002.Re-elected in 2004.Re-elected in 2006.Re-elected in 2008.Re-elected in 2010.Re-elected in 2012.Re-elected in 2014.Re-elected in 2016.Re-elected in 2018.Re-elected in 2020.Re-elected in 2022.Re-elected in 2024.Retiring at the end of term. 2003–2013 2013–2023 2023–present

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See also Illinois's congressional districts List of United States congressional districts

References

Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

External links Washington Post page on the 7th District of Illinois U.S. Census Bureau - 7th District Fact Sheet