Political Highlights: no previous office, ; U.S. House of Representatives, 2003-09; White House chief of staff, 2009-10 Born: November 29, 1959; Chicago, Ill. Residence: Chicago Religion: Jewish Family: Wife, Amy Rule; three children Education: Sarah Lawrence College, B.A. 1981; Northwestern U., M.A. 1985
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
House Race
2002 Election Results
Candidate
Rahm Emanuel (D) Mark Augusti (R) Frank Gonzalez (LIBERT)
Votes
106,514 46,008 6,913
%
66.8% 28.9% 4.3%
2004 Election Results
Candidate
Rahm Emanuel (D) Bruce Best (R)
Votes
158,400 49,530
%
76.2% 23.8%
2006 Election Results
Candidate
Rahm Emanuel (D) Kevin White (R)
Votes
114,319 32,250
%
78.0% 22.0%
2008 Election Results
Candidate
Rahm Emanuel (D) Tom Hanson (R) Alan Augustson (GREEN)
