Illinois's 7th Congressional District
The 7th Congressional District of Illinois includes part of Cook County. It covers the Near North Side and downtown Chicago as well as some of the west and south sides of city and some west suburban areas in Cook County. Democrat Danny K. Davis has represented the district since January 1997.
Abraham Lincoln represented the 7th district before being elected President, although the area he represented now lies within Illinois's 18th congressional district.
Read more about Illinois's 7th Congressional District: 2011 Redistricting, Voting, List of Representatives
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