Remain in Mexico

Election Status:

Re-election (from March 2008 special election)

Incumbent:

Bill Foster-D

Challenger:

Jim Oberweis-R

Year Elected:

2008

March Special Election:

Foster 57%
Oberweis 47%

2008 Cook Rating:

Lean Democratic

2008 Rothenberg Rating:

Democrat Favored

2004 Presidential Vote:

55%-44% Kerry

Latino Population:

18%

Latino Vote Population:

9%

Candidate Websites:

Bill Foster
Jim Oberweis

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