Illinois has 21 electoral votes in the 2008 presidential election, and a record-breaking 7.7 million registered voters. Polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm on November 4, 2008. Current polls show native son Barack Obama leading with a comfortable 25% point lead.Pollster.com: Illinois
Other Illinois Races
- 19 Representatives
- State Supreme Court Justice: 1
- State Appellate Court Justices: 3
Past Illinois Winners
- 2004: John Kerry
- 2000: Al Gore
- 1996 Bill Clinton
- 1992: Bill Clinton
Illinois Polls and Exit Polls
CNN: Economy Most Important Issue, Polls Show (November 4, 2008)
The Wall Street Journal: CNN: Early Exit Polls Show Voters' Top Concern Is Economy (November 4, 2008)
RealClearPolitics: Illinois: McCain vs. Obama
Pollster.com: 2008 Illinois Presidential General Election
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