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1986Final results

1986 election for Illinois's 13th District

U.S. House · Illinois

Harris W. Farewell (R) won with 73.4% of the vote, defeating Dominick J. Jeffrey (D) by 46.8 points.

Harris W. FarewellRepublican · winner
73.4%107,227
26.6%38,874
146,101 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 1986

Races before and after

EvenR+43.31980R+39.61982R+34.01984R+46.81986R+40.31988R+31.61990

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET