53.1%
84.2%
46.9%
15.8%
The population of this district is 24.61% rural. Illinois district 12 encompasses the southwest tip of the state. The predominant breakdown of residents' race is: 76% Caucasian, 17% African American. The median income of this district is $47,430. 24% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Illinois district 12 voted Republican for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, but voted Democratic in the previous four elections since 2000. In the past 20 years, the district has had two Democratic (Jerry Costello and William Enyart) and one Republican (Mike Bost) representative. The Democratic candidate running in this district is Brendan Kelly, who wants to rebuild southern Illinois by focusing on its infrastructure. The Republican candidate running in this district is Mike Bost. He has been the incumbent since 2015.
Oct. 18 - 22 Siena College 502 LV Kelly 39% Bost 48%
Oct. 3-7 Global Strategy Group 404 LV Kelly 45% Bost 46%
Sept. 26-27 DCCC Targeting Team 574 LV Kelly 43% Bost 44%
Sept. 4-6 Siena College/New York Times 533 LV Kelly 43% Bost 44%
Jul. 26-30 Global Strategy Group 400 LV Kelly 41% Bost 50%
Apr. 16-17 Public Policy Polling 622 V Kelly 39% Bost 44%