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Illinois's 9th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Daniel Biss (Democrat) won Illinois's 9th Congressional District in 2026, defeating John Elleson 76.2% to 23.8%. Daniel Biss takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Janice D. Schakowsky.
| Representative-elect | Daniel Biss (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Janice D. Schakowsky (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+19 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Daniel Biss >99%, John Elleson <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Biss (D) | 76.2% | 190,684 |
| John Elleson (R) | 23.8% | 59,481 |
97% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.