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Illinois

State government overview

The governor of Illinois is JB Pritzker (Democratic), in office since January 2019. In Congress, Illinois is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 17 representatives. The Illinois General Assembly has a 59-seat Senate and a 118-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Illinois

JB Pritzker

Democratic · In office since January 2019

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Source: National Governors Association

Illinois in Congress

16 Democrats, 3 Republicans

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Illinois General Assembly

Senate · 59 seats
40 Democratic, 19 Republican
House of Representatives · 118 seats
78 Democratic, 40 Republican
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12,694,798
Population
$83,390
Median income
5.8%
Unemployment
39.0
Median age

Education

High school or higher90.5%
Bachelor's or higher37.8%
Graduate or professional15.3%

Housing

Median home value$263,300
Median rent$1,274
Homeownership rate67.1%
11.8%
Poverty rate
$46,406
Per capita income
65.0%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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