2008Final results
2008 election for Illinois's 7th District
U.S. House · Illinois
Danny K. Davis (D) won with 85.0% of the vote, defeating Steve Miller (R) by 70.0 points.
Danny K. DavisDemocrat · winner
85.0%235,343
Steve MillerRepublican
15.0%41,474
276,817 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 2008
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Danny K. DavisNo Republican
$531.8K
Raised by the campaign
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$413K
Spent by the campaign
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$592.2K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2008.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2008