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Illinois 14th Congressional District Contest

Oberweis v. Underwood

Filed: January 3, 2021

Decided: May 10, 2021

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Election contest brought by Republican candidate challenging the 2020 election of Rep. Lauren Underwood (D) in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District based on unsubstantiated allegations of illegal votes and fraud.

RESULT: On May 10, 2021, the U.S. House dismissed the election contest.

Case Documents

House Admin. Committee report (May 10, 2021) (opens in new window)
House resolution dismissing the election contest (May 10, 2021) (opens in new window)
Underwood's reply in support of her motion to dismiss (March 18, 2021) (opens in new window)
Contestant's response to the motion to dismiss here. (opens in new window)
Underwood’s motion to dismiss contest (Feb. 3, 2021) (opens in new window)
Notice of election contest (Jan. 3, 2021) (opens in new window)

Last updated: August 16, 2021 3:05 pm EST

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