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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. The U.S. House dismissed the election contest.

Case Documents

Read the House Admin. Committee report here. (opens in new window)
Read the House resolution dismissing the election contest here. (opens in new window)
Read Underwood's reply in support of her motion to dismiss here. (opens in new window)
Read the contestant's response to the motion to dismiss here. (opens in new window)
Read Underwood’s motion to dismiss contest here. (opens in new window)
Read the notice of contest here. (opens in new window)

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

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