U.S. House, Illinois, District 12
Results
About This Race
Nov.
4
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Polls Close: 8 p.m. ET
The Candidates
Jerry Francis Costello (D, Incumbent)
Occupation
Law Enforcement Official
Law Enforcement Official
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Funding
| Total Raised | PACs | Individuals | Out of State |
| 1,262,206 | 551,460 | 620,575 | 20% |
Timmy (Tim) Jay Richardson, Jr. (R)
Occupation
Defense Contractor
Defense Contractor
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Rodger W. Jennings (NN)
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Previous IL Election Results
Democratic Presidential Primary (Feb. 5, 2008)
Republican Presidential Primary (Feb. 5, 2008)
2004 U.S. House, Illinois, District 12

Illinois Demographics
- Population: 653,647
- Gender: 48.7% male, 51.3% female
- Age: 74.9% 18 years and over; 14.5% 65 years and over; Median age: 36.0
- Median Household Income: $35,198
- Families Below Poverty Level: 11.4%
- Education: 16.8% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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