2020Final results
2020 election for President in Illinois
President · Illinois
Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D) won with 57.4% of the vote, defeating Donald J. Trump (R) by 17.0 points.
Joseph R. Biden Jr.Democrat · winner
57.4%3,471,915
Donald J. TrumpRepublican
40.5%2,446,891
Jo JorgensenLibertarian
1.1%66,544
Howie HawkinsGreen
0.5%30,494
Brian CarrollAmerican Solidarity
0.2%9,548
Gloria Estella La RivaParty for Socialism and Liberation
0.1%8,046
Jade SimmonsOther party
0.0%22
6,046,422 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The candidates
Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D)Donald J. Trump (R)
Also on the ballot: Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian), 1.1%; Howie Hawkins (Green), 0.5%; Brian Carroll (American Solidarity), 0.2%; Gloria Estella La Riva (Party for Socialism and Liberation), 0.1%; Jade Simmons (Other party), 0.0%