Illinois 14th Congressional District Contest

Oberweis v. Underwood

Filed: January 3, 2021

Decided: May 10, 2021

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)

House resolution dismissing the election contest (May 10, 2021)

Underwood's reply in support of her motion to dismiss (March 18, 2021)

Contestant's response to the motion to dismiss here.

Underwood’s motion to dismiss contest (Feb. 3, 2021)

Notice of election contest (Jan. 3, 2021)

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