Arts Alliance Illinois Congressional Elections Handbook

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1 Arts Alliance Illinois 2012 Congressional Elections Handbook

2 Five Things YOU Can Do 1. Learn the Rules Figure out what Illinois congressional redistricting puzzle and new legislative map means for you! Registration deadlines Early voting deadlines Review the do s and don ts for nonprofits 2. Help Register People to Vote Post important dates for your staff, board and audience members Create a voter registration station at your organization Organize volunteers to register voters at your events and performances 3. Build an Informed and Engaged Voting Base Use , newsletters, phone calls, Facebook, and Twitter to notify your community about: Voter registration deadline Early voting dates and locations Election Day Non-partisan candidate forums or debates 4. Educate Candidates Put the candidates on your lists so that they receive updates about your work, your organization, or business. Request meetings with candidates from all parties to discuss issues related to the arts, culture and arts education Introduce yourself to the elected official s staff. Ask for their business card and follow up with them after the meeting regarding the issue you spoke about. 5. Get out the Vote Encourage your staff, board and audience members to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day! Call, , post to Facebook, and Twitter Election Day reminders

3 Getting Ready to VOTE To confirm that you are registered to vote and where you can go to vote on Election Day To confirm that you are registered to vote in Illinois, visit and type in your first name, last name, and home zip code. If you are registered, the site will confirm that voter registration information was found and display your polling place for Election Day on November 6, To find which legislative district you live in and who will be on your ballot You can easily find out your current Illinois legislative and congressional districts for the November 6, 2012 elections by visiting: and entering your home address in the top left corner. Once you know your congressional, state house, and state senate districts, visit to find out who will be appearing on your ballot for those districts on November 6 th, To find out more about who is funding the campaigns of candidates in your districts Once you know the names of individuals who will be appearing on your ballot, you can find out who has been supporting their campaign financially. It s easy. Visit and enter the first and last name of the candidate whose campaign finances you would like to know more about. Once you see the candidate for your district and click on their name, you will see a profile for that candidate, including their electoral history in the state and a list of any active campaign committees. To discover who has been contributing to the campaign of the candidate in question, click on any active campaign committee links. Each active campaign committee link should display basic information about the committee as well as all financial disclosures made to the Illinois State Board of Elections. You can click on any Quarterly Report to view a summary financial report for the quarter. Viewers of quarterly disclosures can click on the Itemized links in the Receipts section to view a list of campaign contributors (businesses and individuals), the amount that was contributed, and the date the contribution was made. Please note that the Illinois State Board of Elections does not require contributions over $150 to be disclosed publicly.

4 YES or NO for NPOs 501(c)3 Organizations CAN Nonpartisan voter registration and GOTV Nonpartisan candidate surveys and forums Educate candidates on your issue Advocate for your issues during an election Support or oppose ballot measures

5 YES or NO for NPOs 501(c)3 Organizations CANNOT Do NOT endorse or oppose candidates Do NOT make a campaign contribution to a candidate Do NOT rate candidates on who is most favorable to your issue Do NOT let candidates use your facilities or resources unless they are made equally available to all candidates at fair market value

6 Illinois Current Congressional Landscape

7 Congressman Bobby Rush (D) 1 st Congressional District Present YES Congressman Rush will face Don Peloquin (R) Based in Chicago, the 1 st district includes the South Side neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham, Burnside, Chatham, Greater Grand Crossing, and West Englewood The Arts in Illinois 1 st Congressional District 1,058 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 3,642 Illinoisans. $155.3 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $40.8 million in spending by arts organizations $114.4 million in spending by their audiences 4,043 full-time equivalent jobs supported $114.9 million in household income generated $19.7 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 1 st congressional district is home to 32 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the DuSable Museum of African American History, Hyde Park Arts Center, eta Creative Arts Foundation, and the Court Theatre.

8 Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D) 2nd Congressional District Present YES Congressman Jackson will face Brian Woodworth (R) and Marcus Lewis (I) (campaign) The 2 nd district includes the south suburbs of Chicago, including Calumet City and Chicago Heights, as well as Pullman and parts of Hyde Park and Woodlawn in Chicago. The Arts in Illinois 2nd Congressional District 1,301 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 3,306 Illinoisans. $122.1 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $64.4 million in spending by arts organizations $57.7 million in spending by their audiences 3,442 full-time equivalent jobs supported $100 million in household income generated $14.5 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 2nd congressional district is home to 25 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Museum of Science and Industry, the Chicago Heights Drama Group, the Bronzeville Children s Museum, and the Harlem Theatre Company.

9 Congressman Dan Lipinski (D) 3rd Congressional District Present YES Congressman Lipinski will face Richard Grabowski (R) (campaign) The 3 rd district includes many west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, including Chicago Ridge, La Grange, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, and Western Springs. In Chicago, the district includes communities such as Bridgeport and West Lawn. The Arts in Illinois 3rd Congressional District 1,237 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 4,063 Illinoisans. $156.4 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $73.1 million in spending by arts organizations $83.3 million in spending by their audiences 4,330 full-time equivalent jobs supported $125.1 million in household income generated $18.7 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 3rd congressional district is home to 21 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Brookfield Zoo, Theatre of Western Springs, Children s Museum of Oak Lawn, the Beverly Arts Center, and the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture.

10 Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D) 4th Congressional District Present YES Congressman Gutierrez will face Hector Concepcion (R) The 4 th district includes the Chicago communities of Brighton Park and Gage Park, and parts of the neighborhoods of Logan Square, Avondale, West Town, and Austin. The Arts in Illinois 4th Congressional District 1,236 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 3,359 Illinoisans. $30.6 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $17.3 million in spending by arts organizations $13.3 million in spending by their audiences 873 full-time equivalent jobs supported $25.4 million in household income generated $3.6 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 4th congressional district is home to 55 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago Children s Theatre, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Adventure Stage Chicago, Pros Arts Studio, and the Near NorthWest Arts Council.

11 Congressman Mike Quigley (D) 5th Congressional District Present YES Congressman Quigley will face Dan Schmitt (R) and Nancy Wade (G) (campaign) The 5 th district includes the villages of Schiller Park, Franklin Park, and Melrose Park, as well as much of the North Side of Chicago, including the Lakeview and Wrigleyville neighborhoods. The Arts in Illinois 5th Congressional District 1,828 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 6,669 Illinoisans. $356.7 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $144.4 million in spending by arts organizations $212.3 million in spending by their audiences 9,699 full-time equivalent jobs supported $278.8 million in household income generated $43.8 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 5th congressional district is home to 113 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including WTTW (Window to the World Communications), the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Old Town School of Folk Music, the Black Ensemble Theater, TimeLine Theatre Company, Links Hall, and the Chicago Human Rhythm Project.

12 Congressman Peter Roskam (R) 6th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Roskam will face Leslie Coolidge (D) (campaign) The 6 th district covers parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties, including the villages of Algonquin, Downers Grove, Hoffman Estates, and Palatine. The Arts in Illinois 6th Congressional District 2,142 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 10,513 Illinoisans. $19.3 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $10.9 million in spending by arts organizations $8.3 million in spending by their audiences 550 full-time equivalent jobs supported $16 million in household income generated $2.3 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 6th congressional district is home to 36 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including McAninch Arts Center, the Elmhurst Art Museum, Natya Dance Theatre, the Du Page Art League, and Arts in Bartlett.

13 Congressman Danny K. Davis (D) 7th Congressional District Present YES Congressman Davis will face Rita Zak (R) and John Monaghan (I) (campaign) The 7 th district includes the Chicago s Near North Side and downtown Chicago, as well as some west suburbs within Cook County, including the villages of Oak Park, Forest Park, and Maywood. The Arts in Illinois 7th Congressional District 4,008 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 39,134 Illinoisans. $1.3 billion in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $840.6 million in spending by arts organizations $417.9 million in spending by their audiences 36,896 full-time equivalent jobs supported $1.1 billion in household income generated $143.9 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 7th congressional district is home to 210 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the Goodman Theatre, and little black pearl.

14 Congressman Joe Walsh (R) 8th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Walsh will face Tammy Duckworth (D) (campaign) The 8 th district includes the northern suburbs of Chicago, including Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Barrington, and Schaumburg, and covers portions of Lake, McHenry, and Cook counties. The Arts in Illinois 8th Congressional District 2,178 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 6,934 Illinoisans. $2.1 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $1.7 million in spending by arts organizations $450,000 in spending by their audiences 64 full-time equivalent jobs supported $1.9 million in household income generated $234,000 in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 8th congressional district is home to 10 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including Chicago Master Singers, the Prairie Center Arts Foundation, and the Kirk Players.

15 Congresswoman Janice Schakowsky (D) 9th Congressional District Present YES Congresswoman Schakowsky will face Timothy Wolfe (R) (campaign) The 9 th district includes Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, and much of the North Side of the City of Chicago. The Arts in Illinois 9th Congressional District 2,263 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 8,789 Illinoisans. $82.1 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $46.4 million in spending by arts organizations $35.8 million in spending by their audiences 2,339 full-time equivalent jobs supported $68.1 million in household income generated $9.7 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 9th congressional district is home to 131 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Illinois Holocaust Museum, Northlight Theatre, Northwestern University s Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, the Evanston Arts Council, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, and the Next Theatre Company.

16 Congressman Robert Dold (R) 10th Congressional District Present YES Congressman Dold (R) will face Brad Schneider (D) (campaign) The 20 th district includes the northeast corner of the state and the most northern suburbs of Chicago, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and Waukegan. The Arts in Illinois 10th Congressional District 2,931 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 9,064 Illinoisans. $192.5 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $130.1 million in spending by arts organizations $62.5 million in spending by their audiences 5,656 full-time equivalent jobs supported $165.8 million in household income generated $22 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 10th congressional district is home to 60 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Ravinia Festival, the Kohl Children s Museum, Light Opera Works, and the David Adler Cultural Center.

17 Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R) 11th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Kinzinger will face Wanda Rohl (D) (campaign for 16 th district) The 11 th district covers most of LaSalle and Grundy Counties, as well as the southern part of Will County, and includes the towns of Joliet, Bloomington, Normal, and Kankakee. The Arts in Illinois 11th Congressional District 1,607 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 5,418 Illinoisans. $19.3 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $11 million in spending by arts organizations $8.3 million in spending by their audiences 551 full-time equivalent jobs supported $16 million in household income generated $2.3 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 11th congressional district is home to 25 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, the Joliet Area Historical Museum, the Rialto Square Theatre, and the Prairie Arts Council.

18 Congressman Jerry Costello (D) 12th Congressional District Present YES Congressman Costello is retiring and will not running for re-election The 12 th district covers the southernmost portion of the state along the Missouri border, and includes the cities of Belleville and Carbondale. The Arts in Illinois 12th Congressional District 1,330 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 3,689 Illinoisans. $4.7 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $3.2 million in spending by arts organizations $1.4 million in spending by their audiences 139 full-time equivalent jobs supported $4.1 million in household income generated $533,000 in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 12th congressional district is home to 14 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including Carbondale Community Arts, the Art on the Square Foundation, the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and the Jacoby Arts Center.

19 Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R) 13th Congressional District Present YES Congresswoman Biggert will face Bill Foster (D) (campaign for 11 th district) The 13 th district covers the southwest suburbs of Chicago, including portions of Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties, and the villages of Orland Park, Woodridge, and Bolingbrook, and the City of Naperville. The Arts in Illinois 13th Congressional District 2,344 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 7,440 Illinoisans. $85.5 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $41.9 million in spending by arts organizations $43.6 in spending by their audiences 2,384 full-time equivalent jobs supported $69 million in household income generated $10.3 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 13th congressional district is home to 45 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Morton Arboretum, the DuPage Children s Museum, the Naperville Art League, and the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center.

20 Congressman Randy Hultgren (R) 14th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Hultgren will face Dennis Anderson (D) (campaign) The 14 th district covers a part of northern Illinois which includes the cities of Aurora, Elgin, DeKalb, and Dixon. The Arts in Illinois 14th Congressional District 1,920 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 7,164 Illinoisans. $46.8 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $26.1 million in spending by arts organizations $20.7 in spending by their audiences 1,330 full-time equivalent jobs supported $38.7 million in household income generated $5.5 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 14th congressional district is home to 35 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Northern Illinois University Art Museum, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Illinois Railway Museum, the Paramount Arts Centre, and the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center.

21 Congressman Timothy Johnson (R) 15th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Johnson is retiring and will not be running for re-election The 15 th district covers a significant portion of the state along its eastern border with Indiana and includes the cities of Charleston, Urbana, Danville, and Champaign. The Arts in Illinois 15th Congressional District 1,294 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 3,921 Illinoisans. $44 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $23.6 million in spending by arts organizations $20.3 million in spending by their audiences 1,242 full-time equivalent jobs supported $36.1 million in household income generated $5.2 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 15th congressional district is home to 46 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, the Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Little Theatre on the Square, the 40 North 88 West Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council, the Champaign- Urbana Symphony Orchestra, the Danville Art League, and the Mattoon Arts Council.

22 Congressman Donald Manzullo (R) 16th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Manzullo lost his primary and will not be on the ballot in November The 16 th district covers the northwest corner of the state and includes the cities of Rockford, Crystal Lake, Belvidere, Freeport and Galena. The Arts in Illinois 16th Congressional District 1,794 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 4,993 Illinoisans. $42.6 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $23.2 million in spending by arts organizations $19.4 million in spending by their audiences 465 full-time equivalent jobs supported $12.9 million in household income generated $2.6 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 16th congressional district is home to 40 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, the Discovery Center Museum, the Burpee Museum of Natural History, the Rockford Area Arts Council, Artists' Ensemble Theater, the Coronado Performing Arts Center, and the Rockford Art Museum.

23 Congressman Bobby Schilling (R) 17th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Schilling will face Cheri Bustos (D) (campaign) The 17 th district covers much of west central Illinois, including the cities of Rock Island, Quincy, Decatur, and a portion of Springfield. The Arts in Illinois 17th Congressional District 1,085 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 3,930 Illinoisans. $41.3 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $24.7 million in spending by arts organizations $16.7 million in spending by their audiences 1,188 full-time equivalent jobs supported $34.6 million in household income generated $4.8 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 17th congressional district is home to 41 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including Quad City Arts, the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, the Decatur Area Arts Council, the Buchanan Center for the Arts, the Prairie Players Civic Theatre, the Bishop Hill Arts Council, and the Two Rivers Arts Council.

24 Congressman Aaron Schock (R) 18th Congressional District Present YES Congressman Schock will face Steve Waterworth (D) (campaign) The 18 th district covers central and western Illinois and includes the cities of Jacksonville, Peoria, and Springfield. The Arts in Illinois 18th Congressional District 1,429 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 4,822 Illinoisans. $88.4 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $40.7 million in spending by arts organizations $47.7 million in spending by their audiences 2,442 full-time equivalent jobs supported $70.5 million in household income generated $10.7 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 18th congressional district is home to 46 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Illinois State Museum, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences, ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, the Peoria Ballet Company, the Prairie Art Alliance, and the Peoria Players Theatre.

25 Congressman John Shimkus (R) 19th Congressional District Present NO Congressman Shimkus will face Angela Michael (D) (campaign) The 19 th district covers a large stretch of rural Southern Illinois, including the cities of Collinsville, Edwardsville, Centralia, and Mount Vernon. The Arts in Illinois 19th Congressional District 1,153 arts-related businesses (non-profit and for-profit) that employ 3,463 Illinoisans. $11.6 million in total economic impact from the nonprofit arts sector, including: $5.2 million in spending by arts organizations $6.4 million in spending by their audiences 319 full-time equivalent jobs supported $9.2 million in household income generated $1.4 million in state and local government revenue delivered Illinois 19th congressional district is home to 13 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, Great Rivers Choral Society, Alton Symphony Orchestra, Highland Area Arts Council, and the Olney Arts Council.

26 Battleground Congressional Districts

27 New vs. Old Illinois Congressional District Maps OLD NEW

28 OLD NEW

29 Key Race: Illinois 8 th Congressional District Impact of Redistricting: District Arts Presence: The new 8 th district covers the northern suburbs of Chicago, including Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, and Palatine. The recent redistricting process significantly impacted the geographic reach of the 8 th district, which has shifted downwards towards the northern Chicago suburbs, moving into a large area formerly contained within the 6 th district. The new 8 th district includes only 25% of the area previously included in the former 8 th district. The new 8th th district includes such arts and cultural organizations as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Children s Theatre of Elgin, and Arts in Bartlett. November 2012 Election Notes on the race: The congressional race for the 8 th district is considered to be a Likely Democratic race, meaning that the race is not considered competitive, with the advantage going to the Democratic candidate (Cook Political Report). VS. Congressman Joe Walsh (R) U.S. Congressman (R-IL8) (2011-Present) Tammy Duckworth (D) Former Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs

30 Key Race: Illinois 10 th Congressional District Impact of Redistricting: District Arts Presence: The new 10 th district covers the northeast corner of the state and mostly includes the northern suburbs of Chicago, containing the majority of Lake County. The recent redistricting process pushed the 10 th district further west into the more Democraticleaning suburbs and expanded the district north along Lake Michigan to the Wisconsin border. The new 10 th district includes such arts and cultural organizations as the Chicago Botanic Gardens, the Kohl Children s Museum of Greater Chicago, and the David Adler Cultural Center. November 2012 Election Notes on the race: The congressional race for the 10 th district is considered to be a competitive race with a Democratic advantage (Cook Political Report). Congressman Dold was named the country s 5 th most vulnerable Republican incumbent, according to The Hill. VS. Congressman Robert Dold U.S. Congressman (R-IL10) (2011-Present) Brad Schneider Small Business Owner

31 Key Race: Illinois 11 th Congressional District Impact of Redistricting: District Arts Presence: The new 11 th district includes several far southwest Chicago suburbs, including Burr Ridge and Bolingbrook, as well as the cities of Joliet and Aurora. The recent redistricting process significantly impacted the geographic reach of the 11 th district, which has been shifted north and narrowed from east to west. The new boundaries contain many suburban areas considered likely to lean Republican. The new 11 th district includes such arts and cultural organizations as the Morton Arboretum, Paramount Arts Centre, and the Joliet Area Historical Museum. November 2012 Election Notes on the race: The congressional race for the 11 th district is considered to be a toss-up, meaning that either party has a chance of winning the seat (Cook Political Report). VS. Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R) Bill Foster (D) U.S. Congresswoman (R-IL10) Former U.S. Congressman (D-IL14) (1999-Present) Served ( )

32 Key Race: Illinois 12 th Congressional District Impact of Redistricting: District Arts Presence: The 12 th district covers the southernmost portion of the state along the Missouri border, and includes the cities of Belleville and Carbondale. The recent redistricting process had a minimal impact on the geographic reach of the 12 th district, representing a small shift in the map which represents a roughly 5% gain from the former 19 th district. The new 12 th district includes such arts and cultural organizations as the Carbondale Community Arts, the Art on the Square Foundation, the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and the Jacoby Arts Center. November 2012 Election Notes on the race: The congressional race for the 12 th district is considered to be a tossup, meaning that either party has a chance of winning the seat (Cook Political Report). vs. vs. Bill Enyart (D) Jason Plummer (R) Paula Bradshaw (G) Former Adjutant General Independent Businessman ER Nurse Illinois National Guard Former GOP Nom. for Lt. Gov. Carbondale Memorial Hospital

33 Key Race: Illinois 13 th Congressional District November 2012 Election Impact of Redistricting: District Arts Presence: The 13 th district covers a large section of the center of the state and includes Madison, Montgomery, Sangamon, Macon, and Champaign counties, as well as a portion of the City of Springfield. The recent redistricting process has resulted in a completely redrawn 13 th district which covers none of the geographic areas from the previous map. The new 13 th district, which is considered to be less favorable to Republicans, includes large portions of the former 15 th, 17 th, and 19 th districts. The new 13 th district includes such arts and cultural organizations as the McLean County Arts Center, the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, the Decatur Area Arts Council, and the Illinois State Museum. Notes on the race: The race for this district is considered to be a competitive race with a Republican advantage (Cook Political Report). vs. vs. Rodney Davis (R) Dr. David Gill (D) John Hartman (I) Former Congressional Staffer Physician Chief Financial Officer Congressman Shimkus (R-IL19) DNA Polymerase Technology Incorporated

34 Key Race: Illinois 17 th Congressional District November 2012 Election Impact of Redistricting: District Arts Presence: The new 17 th district covers a section of Illinois which stretches from the northwest corner of the state southward towards the midsection of the state, and includes a portion of Winnebago County, as well as Henry, Knox, and Fulton counties. The recent redistricting process significantly impacted the geographic reach of the 17 th district, which has shifted upwards towards the northwest corner of the state and removed a portion of the former district which had trailed southward along the Missouri border and extended through the middle of the state. The new 17th th district includes such arts and cultural organizations as the Coronado Performing Arts Center, the Rockford Area Arts Council, the Two Rivers Arts Council, the Buchanan Center for the Arts, and the Freeport Art Museum, Notes on the race: The congressional race for the 17 th district is considered to Lean Democratic, meaning that the Democratic candidate has an advantage (New York Times, Cook Political Report). VS. Congressman Bobby Schilling (R) U.S. Congressman (R-IL17) (2011-Present) Cheri Bustos (D) Former VP of Public Relations and Communications HIS