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Illinois District 2

Congressional District in IL • 5 Counties

Illinois's 2nd congressional district is represented by Robin Kelly, a Democratic U.S. representative. Kelly won the 2024 general election with 67.5% of the vote. The district has 742,590 residents, a median household income of $64,304 and a median age of 39.2, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Robin Kelly

Representative for Illinois District 2
Democratic13 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

742,590

Total Population

$64,304

Median Household Income

39.2

Median Age

14.5%

College Educated

17.8%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

36.3% Whi
46.6% Bla
15.3% His
1.1% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 39.2 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $64,304 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Robin Kelly Democratic67.5%
Ashley Ramos Republican32.4%
Mike Vick Other0.0%

Other candidates: 0.0%

Robin Kelly won by 35.1%

289,843 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Relevant Legislation

Quick Facts

Representative

Robin Kelly

Major Counties

Cook, Kankakee, Will and 2 more

Major Cities

Chicago, Kankakee, Chicago Heights and 1 more

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Illinois District 2?
Robin Kelly (Democrat) currently represents Illinois District 2 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Illinois District 2?
Illinois District 2 includes 5 counties: Cook, Kankakee, Will, Iroquois, Vermilion.
What are the major cities in Illinois District 2?
The major cities in this district include Chicago, Kankakee, Chicago Heights, Dolton.
What is the population of Illinois District 2?
Illinois District 2 has a population of approximately 742,590 residents.