2018 Illinois House of Representatives election
Results by gains and holds
Results by winning party vote share Results: Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold Vote Share: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90%
The 2018 elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to elect representatives from all 118 districts. The winners of this election served in the
101st General Assembly , with seats apportioned among the states based on the
2010 United States census . The
Democratic Party has held a House majority since 1997. The inauguration of the 101st General Assembly occurred on Wednesday January 9, 2019.
[1] The Democrats flipped 8 seats while Republicans flipped 1 seat, resulting in a net gain of 7 seats for the Democratic caucus.
The elections for
Illinois's 18 congressional districts ,
Governor and Lieutenant Governor ,
statewide constitutional officers , and the
Illinois Senate were also held on this date.
2018 Illinois State House Elections
[2]
Party
Votes
Percentage
% Change
Seats before
Seats after
+/–
Democratic
2,503,372
59.64%
5.77%
67
74
7
Republican
1,693,846
40.36%
5.61%
51
44
7
Write-Ins
51
0.00%
N/A
0
0
0
Totals
4,197,269
100.00%
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118
118
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The Illinois House of Representatives saw 28 Representatives (14 Democratic and 14 Republican) choose to either retire or not run before the 2018 election.
4th district:
Cynthia Soto : Soto is running for a seat on the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District .
[3]
5th district:
Juliana Stratton : Stratton became
J. B. Pritzker's running mate in the
2018 gubernatorial election .
[4]
17th district:
Laura Fine : On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by
Daniel Biss .
[5]
21st district:
Silvana Tabares : On June 15, 2018, Tabares was appointed as the 23rd Ward alderman of Chicago after
Mike Zalewski retired from the position on May 31, 2018.
[6]
25th district:
Barbara Flynn Currie : Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, the longest tenured female legislator in Illinois history, announced she would retire.
[7]
34th district:
Elgie Sims : After State Senator
Donne Trotter announced his retirement, Sims was appointed to his seat and sworn in on January 26, 2018.
[8]
38th district:
Al Riley : On September 26, 2017, Riley announced he would not seek reelection to a seventh term.
[9]
57th district:
Elaine Nekritz announced she was planning to resign. Her official resignation became effective October 2, 2017.
[10]
58th district:
Scott Drury : Drury
attempted to run for
Governor of Illinois , but
opted to run for
Illinois Attorney General after the retirement of
Lisa Madigan .
[11]
59th district:
Carol Sente : Sente announced she will not run for reelection on September 12, 2017.
[12]
67th district:
Litesa Wallace : Wallace became Daniel Biss's running mate in the
2018 gubernatorial election .
[13]
85th district:
Emily McAsey : McAsey resigned from her seat on June 2, 2017, to, according to the
Daily Southtown , "join her husband who accepted a job out of state."
[14]
111th district:
Dan Beiser : On August 30, 2017, Beiser announced his retirement from the Illinois House of Representatives.
[15] Beiser chose to resign in December 2017, and was succeeded by
Monica Bristow .
[16]
118th district:
Brandon Phelps : Phelps resigned in September 2017.
Natalie Phelps Finnie was appointed to succeed him.
[17]
42nd district:
Jeanne Ives : In October 2017, Jeanne Ives announced her intention to run for the Republican nomination for Illinois Governor in 2018, adding that she had stopped distributing petitions for state representative.
[18]
47th district:
Patti Bellock : On August 1, 2017, Deputy Republican Leader Bellock announced her intention to retire at the end of her term.
[19]
49th district:
Mike Fortner : Fortner announced August 7, 2017 he would not seek reelection.
[20]
51st district:
Nick Sauer : On August 1, 2018, Politico reported on Sauer allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's nude photos to
catfish for seeking online relationships with men. Sauer would then resign at 5 pm on the same day.
[21]
[22]
53rd district:
David Harris : On October 4, 2017, Harris announced his retirement from the Illinois House citing frustration from the
Illinois Budget Impasse . Harris was one of the Republicans who crossed party lines to vote to end the
Illinois Budget Impasse which included an income tax increase.
[23]
64th district:
Barbara Wheeler : Wheeler will not run for reelection in 2018.
[24]
65th district:
Steven Andersson : On August 16, 2017, Andersson announced he would not seek reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018 during an appearance on
Chicago Tonight . Andersson was one of the Republicans who voted to end the Illinois budget impasse which included an income tax increase.
[25]
70th district:
Bob Pritchard : The 72 year old legislator announced he would retire at the end of the 100th General Assembly. Pritchard was one of the Republicans who voted to end the Illinois budget impasse which included an income tax increase.
[26]
89th district:
Brian W. Stewart : Stewart is vacating his seat to run for the senate seat being vacated by
Tim Bivins .
[27]
99th district:
Sara Wojcicki Jimenez : Wojcicki Jimenez announced she would not seek reelection in 2018.
[28]
101st district:
Bill Mitchell : The Assistant Republican Leader announced he would not run for another term in the Illinois House on August 3, 2017.
[29]
104th district:
Chad Hays : On July 7, 2017, Hays announced his retirement from the Illinois House citing the budget impasse.
[30]
107th district:
John Cavaletto : On September 18, 2017, Cavaletto announced he would not be seeking reelection.
[31]
110th district:
Reggie Phillips : On September 22, 2017, Phillips announced he would not run for a third term.
[32]
The 1st district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Forest View , as well as all or parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Archer Heights ,
Brighton Park ,
Chicago Lawn ,
Garfield Ridge ,
New City , and
West Elsdon .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Daniel J. Burke since January 9, 2013, previously serving the 23rd district from January 9, 1991, to January 9, 2013.
[35] Burke faced a primary challenger from
Aaron Ortiz , a teacher and college counselor for Back of the Yards High School.
[36] After defeating Burke in the primary, Ortiz faced no Republican challenger.
The 2nd district includes all or parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Armour Square ,
Bridgeport ,
Brighton Park ,
Lower West Side ,
McKinley Park ,
Near South Side ,
Near West Side , and
New City .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Theresa Mah since January 11, 2017.
[39] Mah faced neither a Democratic challenger in her primary election nor a Republican challenger in the general election.
The 3rd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Elmwood Park , as well as all or parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Austin ,
Belmont Cragin ,
Dunning ,
Hermosa ,
Logan Square ,
Montclare , and
Portage Park .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Luis Arroyo since his appointment in December 2006. He was an Assistant Majority Leader of the
Illinois House of Representatives during the 100th General Assembly.
[40] Arroyo faced neither a Democratic challenger in his primary nor a Republican challenger in the general election.
The 4th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Hermosa ,
Humboldt Park ,
Logan Square , and
West Town .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Cynthia Soto since January 10, 2001.
[41] Soto would run for commissioner of the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and would not run for re-election for her seat.
[3] The Democratic primary for the 4th district seat featured four candidates.
Iris J. Millán, community affairs liaison for
Wilbur Wright College , former community development manager of St. Joseph Services, and former director of community affairs for the 1st Ward Office for the
City of Chicago .
[42]
Alyx S. Pattison, Campaign staffer and Congressional Aide to Congresswoman
Jan Schakowsky , former Local School Council Member and tutor of Jose de Diego Community Academy, Wicker Park, and former Commissioner of the
Cook County Commission on Women's Issues.
[43]
Delia C. Ramirez , former Campaign Chair for Irizarry for 26th Ward Alderman, former Deputy Director of the Community Renewal Society, and former Executive Director of the Center for Changing Lives.
[44]
Anne Shaw, Community Activist and Civil Rights Attorney.
[45]
After winning her primary election, Ramirez would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 5th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Armour Square ,
Avalon Park ,
Douglas ,
Englewood ,
Fuller Park ,
Grand Boulevard ,
Greater Grand Crossing ,
Loop ,
Near North Side ,
Near South Side ,
South Shore ,
Washington Park , and
Woodlawn .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Juliana Stratton since January 11, 2017.
[46] Stratton would later on become Governor
J. B. Pritzker 's running mate for
lieutenant governor , leaving her seat open.
[4] The Democratic primary for the 5th district seat featured four candidates.
Felicia Bullock, first-time candidate and procurement buyer.
[47]
Ken Dunkin , former representative of the 5th district, losing his primary race in 2016 to former representative Juliana Stratton.
Lamont Robinson , small business owner, Director of the Kappa Leadership Institute based out of Kenwood High School, and member of the 51st Street Business Association.
[48]
Dilara Sayeed, first-time candidate and volunteer for several campaigns and candidates over 15 years, educator, and tech entrepreneur.
[49]
After winning his primary election, Robinson would face no Republican challenger in the general election. Through his election and swearing-in, Lamont Robinson made history by becoming the first openly LGBTQ person of color to serve in the Illinois General Assembly.
[50]
The 6th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Armour Square ,
Bridgeport ,
Chicago Lawn ,
Douglas ,
Englewood ,
Fuller Park ,
Grand Boulevard ,
Greater Grand Crossing ,
Loop ,
Near North Side ,
Near South Side ,
Near West Side ,
New City , and
West Englewood .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Sonya Harper since her appointment in October 2015.
[51] Harper faced neither a Democratic challenger in her primary nor a Republican challenger in the general election.
The 7th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Bellwood ,
Berkeley ,
Broadview ,
Forest Park ,
Hillside ,
La Grange Park ,
Maywood ,
Melrose Park ,
Northlake ,
Oak Brook ,
River Forest ,
Westchester , and
Western Springs .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Emanuel "Chris" Welch since January 9, 2013.
[52] Welch faced neither any Democratic challenger in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 8th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Berwyn ,
Brookfield ,
Forest Park ,
La Grange ,
La Grange Park ,
North Riverside , and
Oak Park and parts of the
Chicago neighborhood of
Austin .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
La Shawn Ford since January 10, 2007.
[53] Ford faced neither a Democratic challenger in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 9th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
East Garfield Park ,
Lincoln Park ,
Loop ,
Lower West Side ,
Near North Side ,
Near West Side ,
North Lawndale ,
South Lawndale ,
West Garfield Park , and
West Town .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Art Turner since December 2010. He was the Deputy Majority Leader of the
Illinois House of Representatives during the 100th General Assembly.
[54] Turner faced neither any Democratic challenger in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 10th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Austin ,
East Garfield Park ,
Humboldt Park ,
Lincoln Park ,
Logan Square ,
Near North Side ,
Near West Side ,
West Garfield Park , and
West Town .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Melissa Conyears-Ervin since January 11, 2017.
[55] Conyears-Ervin faced neither any Democratic challenger in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 11th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Albany Park ,
Avondale ,
Irving Park ,
Lake View ,
Lincoln Park ,
Lincoln Square ,
Logan Square , and
North Center .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Ann Williams since January 12, 2011.
[56] Williams faced neither any Democratic challenger in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 12th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Lake View ,
Lincoln Park ,
Near North Side , and
Uptown .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Sara Feigenholtz since January 11, 1995.
[57] Feigenholtz faced neither any Democratic challenger in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 13th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Albany Park ,
Edgewater ,
Lake View ,
North Center ,
North Park ,
Rogers Park ,
Uptown , and
West Ridge .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Greg Harris since December 2006. He was an Assistant Majority Leader of the
Illinois House of Representatives during the 100th General Assembly.
[58] Harris faced neither any Democratic challenger in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 14th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Evanston and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Edgewater ,
Rogers Park ,
Uptown , and
West Ridge .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Kelly Cassidy since her appointment in May 2011.
[59] Cassidy faced a primary challenger from Arthur Noah Siegel, former worker on
Bernie Sanders ' campaign and business owner in construction.
[60] After winning her primary election, Cassidy would not face any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 15th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Glenview ,
Morton Grove ,
Niles ,
Park Ridge , and
Skokie and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Albany Park ,
Forest Glen ,
Irving Park ,
Jefferson Park ,
North Park , and
Norwood Park .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
John D'Amico since November 2004.
[61] D'Amico faced a Republican challenger from Amanda Biela, a first-time candidate, former Chicago public school teacher, and past president of the local parenting organization Moms Club of Northwest Chicagoland.
[62]
The 16th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Lincolnwood ,
Morton Grove , and
Skokie and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
North Park and
West Ridge .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Lou Lang since his appointment in July 1987.
[63] Lang faced neither any Democratic challenger in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election. After winning his election, Lang would resign two days before his inauguration to work as a lobbyist.
[64]
Yehiel Mark Kalish was appointed to fill the seat.
[65]
The 17th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Evanston ,
Glenview ,
Golf ,
Morton Grove ,
Northbrook ,
Skokie , and
Wilmette .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Laura Fine since January 9, 2013.
[66] On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by
Daniel Biss , leaving her seat open.
[5] The Democratic primary for the 17th district seat featured five candidates.
Candance Chow, Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board president.
[67]
Pete Dagher, former Deputy Political Director of the
Democratic National Committee , former director of special projects at the
White House , and former staffer for President
Bill Clinton .
[68]
Alexandra Eidenberg, President & Co-Founder of The Insurance People, founder of We Will, and has worked on campaigns for Illinois Representative
Robert Martwick , US Representative
Chuy Garcia , and US Senator
Bernie Sanders .
[69]
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz , pro bono attorney for the
National Immigrant Justice Center , founding member and co-chair of the Illinois Unaccompanied Children's Task Force, and Board Member of the Glenview Education Foundation.
[70]
Mary Rita Luecke, attorney, precinct volunteer for Niles Township Democratic Party, and former member of Evanston/Skokie District School Board.
[71]
The Republican primary for the 17th district seat featured Peter Lee, attorney and president of the Korean Association of Chicago.
[72]
The 18th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Deerfield ,
Evanston ,
Glencoe ,
Glenview ,
Kenilworth ,
Northbrook ,
Northfield ,
Wilmette , and
Winnetka .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Robyn Gabel since her appointment in April 2010.
[73] The Republican challenger in this election was Julie Cho, an operations consultant.
[74]
The 19th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Elmwood Park ,
Harwood Heights ,
Norridge , and
River Grove and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Dunning ,
Forest Glen ,
Jefferson Park ,
Norwood Park ,
O'Hare , and
Portage Park .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Robert Martwick since January 9, 2013.
[75] Martwick faced a primary challenger from Jeffrey La Porte, police officer, former director for the Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce, and former parent representative for Onahan Elementary LSC.
[76] The Republican challenger in this election was Ammie Kessem, sergeant of police and an active parishioner of the St. Monica Catholic Church.
[77]
The 20th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Des Plaines ,
Franklin Park ,
Harwood Heights ,
Niles ,
Norridge ,
Park Ridge ,
Rosemont , and
Schiller Park and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Dunning ,
Edison Park ,
Norwood Park , and
O'Hare .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Republican
Michael McAuliffe since his appointment in July 1996. He was the Assistant Republican Leader of the
Illinois House of Representatives during the 100th General Assembly.
[78] McAuliffe is the only Republican to serve parts of Chicago in the Illinois House. According to Illinois Election Data, the 20th district was the most Democratic district represented by a Republican during the election.
[79] The Democratic challenger in this election was Merry Marwig, former Democratic candidate for this district in 2016 and owner of a data security company. After winning her primary, Marwig announced she would step down from the race, saying “changing circumstances in my family have forced me to reconsider my run.”
[80] After Marwig stepped down from the race, McAuliffe would face no other Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 21st district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Bedford Park ,
Bridgeview ,
Cicero ,
Forest View ,
Lyons ,
McCook ,
Riverside ,
Stickney , and
Summit and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Brighton Park ,
Garfield Ridge ,
Lower West Side ,
McKinley Park , and
South Lawndale .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Silvana Tabares since January 9, 2013.
[81] After winning her primary, Tabares was appointed as the 23rd Ward alderman of Chicago on June 15, 2018, after
Mike Zalewski retired from the position on May 31, 2018.
[6]
Celina Villanueva , youth engagement manager for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and former director of Organizing for Chicago Votes was appointed July 24, 2018 to the state representative seat.
[82] Villanueva faced no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 22nd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Bedford Park and
Burbank and includes all or parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Archer Heights ,
Ashburn ,
Brighton Park ,
Chicago Lawn ,
Clearing ,
Gage Park ,
Garfield Ridge ,
West Elsdon , and
West Lawn .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by
Mike Madigan since January 13, 1971. He was the 67th
Speaker of the House from 1983 to 1995 and has been the 69th Speaker of the House since 1997.
[83] He has been chairman of the
Democratic Party of Illinois since 1998.
[84] Madigan faced neither any Democratic challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 23rd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Bedford Park ,
Berwyn ,
Bridgeview ,
Brookfield ,
Burbank ,
Cicero ,
Countryside ,
Hickory Hills ,
Hodgkins ,
Justice ,
La Grange ,
La Grange Park ,
McCook ,
Riverside , and
Summit .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Michael Zalewski since December 2008.
[85] Zalewski faced neither any Democratic challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 24th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Berwyn ,
Brookfield ,
Cicero ,
Riverside , and
Stickney and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhood of
South Lawndale .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez since January 10, 2007.
[86] Hernandez faced a primary challenger from Robert Rafael Reyes, Vice President of Realty of Chicago, worked on
Antonio Villaraigosa ’s Mayoral Campaign in
Los Angeles , and an alumnus of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute D.C.
[87] After winning her primary, Hernandez would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 25th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Calumet Heights ,
East Side ,
Hegewisch ,
Hyde Park ,
Kenwood ,
South Chicago ,
South Deering ,
South Shore , and
Woodlawn .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Barbara Flynn Currie since January 13, 1993. She had served the
Illinois House since January 1979. She had been
Majority Leader of the Illinois House since 1997.
[88] Currie announced she would be retiring from the House and would not run for re-election.
[7] As a result of the seat of a major political player in the Illinois House now being open, the Democratic primary for the seat was very crowded. The primary featured seven candidates:
William Calloway, community leader, activist, and one of
Laquan McDonald Video Revealers.
[89]
Angelique Collins, small business owner, lobbyist, and member of
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
[90]
Adrienne Irmer, former Legislative Coordinator to the
Cook County Bureau of Asset Management, a 2018 Emerging Leader with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and involved with several social causes for over 16 years.
[91]
Anne Marie Miles, attorney and
Aldermanic candidate for 5th Ward of Chicago in 2011 and 2015.
[92]
Grace Chan McKibben, Development Director at Indo-American Center, former chief of staff at Illinois Department of Employment Security, and former Deputy Director at Chinese American Service League.
[93]
Flynn Rush, Community Outreach Specialist for the Cook County Assessors Office, Employment Specialist for the Rebirth of
Englewood Community Development Corporation, and Precinct Captain, Area Coordinator for various campaigns including
Barack Obama ,
Bill Clinton and Harold Washington.
[94]
Curtis Tarver II , trial attorney, Board of Trustees Member of Depaul USA, and member of the Chairman's Advisory Council for
Big Shoulders Fund .
[95]
After winning his primary, Tarver would not face a Republican challenger in the general election.
The 26th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Calumet Heights ,
Douglas ,
Grand Boulevard ,
Hyde Park ,
Kenwood ,
Loop ,
Near North Side ,
Near South Side ,
South Chicago ,
South Shore ,
Washington Park , and
Woodlawn .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Christian Mitchell since January 9, 2013.
[96] Mitchell faced neither any Democratic challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election. After winning his election and the election of Governor
J. B. Pritzker , Mitchell would join the Pritzker administration as a deputy governor.
[97]
Kam Buckner was appointed to serve out the remainder of Mitchell's term.
[98]
The 27th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Alsip ,
Blue Island ,
Crestwood ,
Midlothian ,
Orland Park ,
Palos Heights ,
Robbins , and
Worth and parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Auburn Gresham ,
Beverly ,
Chatham ,
Morgan Park ,
Roseland ,
Washington Heights , and
West Pullman .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Justin Slaughter since his appointment in January 2017.
[101] Slaughter faced a primary challenger from Tawana J. (T.J.) Robinson, a special education teacher, former campaigner with LSC members of the Riverdale School District 133, and former campaigner with the various school board members of District 205 Proviso Township High Schools.
[102] After winning his primary, Slaughter would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 28th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Blue Island ,
Calumet Park ,
Crestwood ,
Midlothian ,
Oak Forest ,
Orland Park ,
Riverdale ,
Robbins , and
Tinley Park and parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Morgan Park ,
Roseland , and
West Pullman .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Robert Rita since January 8, 2003.
[103] Rita faced two challengers in his primary election. Mary Carvlin, teacher, Blue Island Library Board trustee for 6 years, and founder of Northeast Blue Island Resident Action Group (now a Rain Ready / CNT group) to solve flooding issues.
[104] Kimberly Nicole Koschnitzky, a Connected Vehicle Specialist for
General Motors .
[105] As a result of the ongoing
Me Too movement , Rita's past domestic battery case with a former girlfriend came back into the limelight, previously being at the center of his 2002 election to the seat, as his aforementioned former girlfriend sides with Rita's primary challenger Carvlin.
[106] Carvlin would accuse fellow primary challenger Koschnitzky of being a 'ghost candidate' from Speaker
Mike Madigan to split the vote between Carvlin and Koschnitzky to guarantee Rita won in the primary.
[107] After winning his primary election, Rita would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 29th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Calumet Heights ,
Chicago Heights ,
Crete ,
Dolton ,
East Hazel Crest ,
Ford Heights ,
Glenwood ,
Harvey ,
Homewood ,
Lansing ,
Lynwood ,
Monee ,
Phoenix ,
Sauk Village ,
South Chicago Heights ,
South Holland ,
Steger ,
Thornton , and
University Park and parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Riverdale and
West Pullman .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Thaddeus Jones since January 12, 2011.
[108] Jones faced a primary challenger from Corean Davis, a human resource professional.
[109] After winning his primary, Jones would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 30th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Blue Island ,
Dixmoor ,
Dolton ,
East Hazel Crest ,
Flossmoor ,
Harvey ,
Hazel Crest ,
Homewood ,
Markham ,
Midlothian ,
Oak Forest ,
Phoenix ,
Posen ,
Riverdale , and
Robbins .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Will Davis since January 8, 2003.
[110] Davis faced neither a Democratic challenger in his primary nor a Republican challenger in the general election.
The 31st district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Bedford Park ,
Bridgeview ,
Burr Ridge ,
Chicago Ridge ,
Countryside ,
Hickory Hills ,
Hodgkins ,
Hometown ,
Indian Head Park ,
Justice ,
Oak Lawn ,
Palos Hills , and
Willow Springs and parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Ashburn ,
Auburn Gresham ,
Chatham ,
Chicago Lawn ,
Englewood ,
Greater Grand Crossing , and
West Englewood .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Mary E. Flowers since January 9, 1985. She was an Assistant Majority Leader of the
Illinois House during the 100th General Assembly.
[111] She faced a primary challenger from Willie Preston, carpenter, Community Representative for Scott Joplin Elementary School, and former community organizer for SouthSiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL).
[112] After winning her primary, Flowers would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 32nd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Bridgeview ,
Burbank ,
Hickory Hills ,
Justice , and
Oak Lawn and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Ashburn ,
Chicago Lawn ,
Englewood ,
Greater Grand Crossing ,
West Englewood , and
Woodlawn .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Andre Thapedi since January 14, 2009.
[113] Thapedi faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 33rd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Burnham ,
Calumet City ,
Ford Heights ,
Lansing ,
Lynwood , and
Sauk Village and includes all or parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Avalon Park ,
Burnside ,
Calumet Heights ,
Chatham ,
East Side ,
Hegewisch ,
South Chicago , and
South Deering .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Marcus C. Evans Jr. since his appointment in April 2012.
[114] Evans Jr. faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 34th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Beecher ,
Bourbonnais ,
Burnham ,
Calumet City ,
Crete ,
Ford Heights ,
Grant Park ,
Lansing ,
Lynwood ,
Manteno ,
Momence ,
Peotone ,
Sauk Village ,
South Holland , and
Willowbrook and includes all or parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Chatham ,
Greater Grand Crossing ,
Hegewisch ,
Pullman ,
Riverdale ,
Roseland ,
South Deering , and
West Pullman .
[33]
[34] The district had been represented by Democrat
Elgie Sims since his appointment in August 2012.
[115] After State Senator
Donne Trotter announced his retirement, Sims was appointed to his seat and sworn in on January 26, 2018.
[8]
Nicholas Smith , former Chicago 9th Ward Streets & Sanitation Superintendent, Legislative Aide to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way, and Community Liaison/ Coordinator for
Chicago State University was appointed to the seat in February 2018.
[116]
[117] Smith did not face any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 35th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Alsip ,
Chicago Ridge ,
Merrionette Park ,
Oak Lawn ,
Orland Hills ,
Orland Park ,
Palos Heights ,
Palos Park ,
Tinley Park , and
Worth and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Auburn Gresham ,
Beverly ,
Morgan Park ,
Mount Greenwood , and
Washington Heights .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Frances Ann Hurley since January 9, 2013.
[118] Herb Hebein, former Chicago police officer, was the Republican challenger in this election.
[119]
The 36th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Chicago Ridge ,
Evergreen Park ,
Oak Lawn ,
Palos Heights ,
Palos Park ,
Willow Springs , and
Worth and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Ashburn ,
Auburn Gresham ,
Beverly , and
Mount Greenwood .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Kelly M. Burke since January 12, 2011.
[120] Burke faced neither any challengers in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 37th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Frankfort ,
Frankfort Square ,
Homer Glen ,
Joliet ,
Lockport ,
Mokena ,
New Lenox ,
Orland Park , and
Tinley Park .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Margo McDermed since January 14, 2015.
[121] McDermed faced a Democratic challenger in the general election from Matthew Hunt, property and casualty insurance agent for his family's agency, Hunt Insurance Group, Board Member of the Illinois State Fire Marshall Elevator Safety Division, and Trustee of the
Palos Heights Police Pension Board.
[122]
The 38th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Country Club Hills ,
Flossmoor ,
Frankfort ,
Frankfort Square ,
Harvey ,
Hazel Crest ,
Homewood ,
Markham ,
Matteson ,
Oak Forest ,
Olympia Fields ,
Park Forest ,
Richton Park ,
Tinley Park , and
University Park .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Al Riley since January 10, 2007.
[123] On September 26, 2017, Riley announced he would not seek reelection to a seventh term.
[9] The Democratic primary for the 38th district featured four candidates:
David Bonner, former legal officer and administrative law attorney in the Department of the Army's Office of The Inspector General, at
The Pentagon , former Illinois Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Trials and Prosecutions unit, and formerly worked on
Barack Obama 's Senate campaign.
[124]
Cecil Matthews Jr., finance supervisor for Winston & Strawn LLP, first-time candidate
[125]
Debbie Meyers-Martin , former village president and trustee of
Olympia Fields , president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, and former member of several advisory boards, economic boards, and regulatory boards.
[126]
Max Solomon, attorney, adjunct professor at
South Suburban College , and former primary candidate for the 19th district in the Illinois Senate.
[127]
After winning her primary, Meyers-Martin would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 39th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Avondale ,
Belmont Cragin ,
Dunning ,
Hermosa ,
Irving Park ,
Logan Square , and
Portage Park .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Will Guzzardi since January 14, 2015.
[128] Guzzardi faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 40th district includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhoods of
Albany Park ,
Avondale ,
Irving Park ,
Logan Square , and
Portage Park .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Jaime Andrade Jr. since his appointment in August 2013.
[129] Andrade Jr. faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 41st district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Bolingbrook ,
Naperville , and
Warrenville .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Grant Wehrli since January 14, 2015.
[130] Val Montgomery was the democratic challenger in this election. Montgomery would later be found to be incorrectly listed by the
DuPage County Election Commission as living in the 41st district, whereas her address placed her in the 49th district. DuPage County Judge Bonnie Wheaton as a result ruled that Montgomery could not be a candidate in the election and if elected could only be seated if she wins and the
Illinois General Assembly decided to seat her. Despite this ruling, Montgomery did not withdraw from the race and remained on the ballot.
[131]
The 42nd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Carol Stream ,
Lisle ,
Naperville ,
Warrenville ,
West Chicago ,
Wheaton , and
Winfield .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Jeanne Ives since January 9, 2013.
[132] Ives announced in October 2017 her intention to run for governor and would not run for reelection to her seat.
[18] The Republican primary for the 42nd district seat featured three candidates.
Burt Minor would face controversy after the leak of a conversation he had with Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General
Erika Harold . The conversation involved Burt Minor asking Erika Harold about her marriage status, asking if she was a "lesbo" and frequent use of the n-word in front of her and her assistant, asking whether Erika Harold found it offensive.
[136]
Kathleen Carrier, family caregiver, precinct committeeman since 2003, and former chair of the
Wayne Township Democratic Party was the sole Democratic nominee for the 42nd district.
[137]
The 43rd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Barrington Hills ,
Carpentersville ,
East Dundee ,
Elgin ,
Hoffman Estates , and
South Elgin .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Anna Moeller since her appointment in March 2014.
[138] Moeller faced a Republican challenger in the general election from Andrew Cuming, property management company owner, member of the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association, and President of the Elgin Southwest Area Neighbors.
[139]
The 44th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Bartlett ,
Elgin ,
Hanover Park ,
Hoffman Estates ,
Schaumburg , and
Streamwood .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Fred Crespo since January 10, 2007.
[140] Crespo faced a Republican challenger in the general election from Katy Dolan Baumer, business owner, worked as President of the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce, and clerk to the
Hanover Township .
[141]
[142]
The 45th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Addison ,
Bartlett ,
Bloomingdale ,
Carol Stream ,
Elk Grove Village ,
Hanover Park ,
Itasca ,
Roselle ,
Streamwood ,
Wayne ,
West Chicago , and
Wood Dale .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Christine Winger since January 14, 2015.
[143] Prior to the primary election, the Democratic nominee for the district was Cynthia Borbas, IT consultant, formerly volunteered at the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, and formerly volunteered at the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
[144] At some unknown time, Borbas would withdraw from the race.
Diane Pappas , attorney specializing in corporate counsel, former president of the Friends of the Itasca Community Library, and a Democratic Precinct Committeeman of
Addison Township Precinct 23 would become the Democratic candidate for the general election.
[145]
The 46th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Addison ,
Bloomingdale ,
Carol Stream ,
Elmhurst ,
Glen Ellyn ,
Glendale Heights ,
Hanover Park ,
Lombard ,
Oakbrook Terrace ,
Villa Park , and
Wheaton .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Deb Conroy since January 9, 2013.
[146] The Republican primary saw two candidates seek the nomination for the general election. Gordon "Jay" Kinzler, doctor and surgeon, member of the Glen Ellyn Park District Board, and former commissioner of the Environmental Commission of the Village of Glen Ellyn.
[147] Roger Orozco, police detective and former school board member of Community Consolidated School District 93.
[148]
The 47th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Burr Ridge ,
Clarendon Hills ,
Darien ,
Downers Grove ,
Elmhurst ,
Hinsdale ,
Lombard ,
Oak Brook ,
Oakbrook Terrace ,
Villa Park ,
Western Springs ,
Westmont , and
Willowbrook .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Patti Bellock since January 13, 1999.
[149] She had been the Deputy House Minority Leader since October 2013. On August 1, 2017, Bellock announced her intention to retire at the end of her term.
[19]
Deanne Mazzochi , lawyer, business owner, and former chairman of the
College of DuPage Board of Trustees, was the Republican nominee for this election.
[150] The Democratic primary featured two candidates. Jim Caffrey, former customer team manager for
Clorox , a Democratic Precinct Committeeman, and served in the
Peace Corps for 2 years. Anne Sommerkamp, prenatal educator, former journalist from 1980 to 1999, and former candidate for
Downers Grove Township Clerk in 2017.
[151]
[152] Caffrey would go on to win the primary election and become the Democratic nominee. Patti Bellock would resign from her state representative seat to serve as Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director. Candidate Mazzochi would then be appointed on July 16, 2018, to fill the vacancy.
[153]
The 48th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Downers Grove ,
Glen Ellyn ,
Lisle ,
Lombard ,
Oakbrook Terrace ,
Villa Park , and
Wheaton .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Peter Breen since January 14, 2015.
[154] The Democratic candidate for this election was
Terra Costa Howard , lawyer, former member of the Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education, and adjunct professor at
College of DuPage .
[155]
The 49th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Aurora ,
Bartlett ,
Batavia ,
Elgin ,
Geneva ,
Naperville ,
North Aurora ,
South Elgin ,
St. Charles ,
Warrenville ,
Wayne , and
West Chicago .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Mike Fortner since January 10, 2007.
[156] Fortner announced August 7, 2017 that he would not seek reelection.
[20] The Democratic nominee, and winner of the general election, was
Karina Villa . Villa was a school social worker, member of the West Chicago District 33 Board of Education since 2013, and vice president of the West Chicago 33 Board of Education.
[157] The Republican candidate was Tonia Jane Khouri, business owner,
DuPage County board member, and chair of the DuPage County Economic Development Committee.
[158] She won the Republican primary against Nic Zito.
[159]
The 50th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Aurora ,
Batavia ,
Big Rock ,
Campton Hills ,
Elburn ,
Geneva ,
Lily Lake ,
Montgomery ,
North Aurora ,
Oswego ,
Plano ,
Prestbury ,
St. Charles ,
Sugar Grove , and
Yorkville .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Keith R. Wheeler since January 14, 2015.
[160] The Democratic candidate for this election was James Leslie, firefighter/paramedic, former executive of the Naperville IAFF L4302, and first-time candidate.
[161]
The 51st district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Arlington Heights ,
Barrington ,
Barrington Hills ,
Buffalo Grove ,
Deer Park ,
Forest Lake ,
Grayslake ,
Green Oaks ,
Gurnee ,
Hawthorn Woods ,
Kildeer ,
Lake Barrington ,
Lake Zurich ,
Libertyville ,
Long Grove ,
Mettawa ,
Mundelein ,
North Barrington ,
Tower Lakes ,
Vernon Hills ,
Wauconda , and
Waukegan .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Nick Sauer since December 2016.
[162] Nick Sauer was slated to be the Republican nominee for the general election. On August 1, 2018, Politico reported on Sauer allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's nude photos to
catfish for seeking online relationships with men. Sauer would then resign at 5 pm on the same day.
[21]
[22]
Helene Walsh , wife of former US representative
Joe Walsh , was appointed to Sauer's seat on August 18, 2018.
[163]
Mary Edly-Allen , bilingual teacher, co-founder of Foundation 46, and board member of the Illinois Science Olympiad was the Democratic candidate for the general election.
[164]
The 52nd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Algonquin ,
Barrington ,
Barrington Hills ,
Carpentersville ,
Cary ,
Crystal Lake ,
East Dundee ,
Fox River Grove ,
Hoffman Estates ,
Inverness ,
Island Lake ,
Lake Barrington ,
Lake in the Hills ,
North Barrington ,
Oakwood Hills ,
Port Barrington ,
Prairie Grove ,
South Barrington ,
Tower Lakes ,
Trout Valley , and
Wauconda .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
David McSweeney since January 9, 2013.
[167] McSweeney faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Democratic challengers in the general election.
The 53rd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Arlington Heights ,
Buffalo Grove ,
Des Plaines ,
Elk Grove Village ,
Mount Prospect ,
Prospect Heights , and
Wheeling .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
David Harris since January 12, 2011, previously serving the Illinois State House from January 12, 1983, to January 13, 1993.
[168] Harris announced on October 4, 2017, that he would be retiring from the Illinois House, citing his frustrations with the
Illinois Budget Impasse as he was one of the few Republicans who voted to overturn Governor
Bruce Rauner 's veto.
[23] The Republican primary featured two candidates. Eddie Corrigan, outreach coordinator and cancer research and awareness advocate.
[169] Katie Miller, registered nurse, religious education teacher, and a former basketball coach.
[170] Corrigan would become the Republican nominee. The Democratic nominee for this election was
Mark Walker , experienced in business and entrepreneurship for 35 years, treasurer of the Journeys organization, and member of the Arlington Heights Park Foundation Board. He previously served as state representative from 2009 to 2011 in the 66th district.
[171]
The 54th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Arlington Heights ,
Barrington ,
Deer Park ,
Hoffman Estates ,
Inverness ,
Palatine ,
Rolling Meadows ,
Schaumburg , and
South Barrington .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Tom Morrison since January 12, 2011.
[172] The Democratic candidate for this election was Maggie Trevor, principal, owner of Trevor Research Services, LLC, and member of the City of Rolling Meadows Environmental Committee since 2015.
[173]
The 55th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Arlington Heights ,
Des Plaines ,
Elk Grove Village ,
Mount Prospect ,
Park Ridge ,
Rolling Meadows , and
Schaumburg as well as parts of the
Chicago neighborhood of
O'Hare .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Marty Moylan since January 9, 2013.
[174] The Republican challenger for this election was Marilyn Smolenski, business owner, volunteer for
USO and
Special Olympics , and was involved with the
Boy Scouts of America for many years.
[175]
The 56th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Elk Grove Village ,
Hanover Park ,
Hoffman Estates ,
Palatine ,
Rolling Meadows ,
Roselle , and
Schaumburg .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Michelle Mussman since January 12, 2011.
[176] The Republican primary for this election featured two candidates. Jillian Rose Bernas, international relations manager, a Schaumburg Township District Library Trustee, and
Township of Schaumburg Mental Health Committee Member.
[177] Char Kegarise, branch officer manager and member of the Schaumburg District 54 School Board.
[178] Bernas would go on to become the Republican nominee for the general election.
The 57th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Arlington Heights ,
Buffalo Grove ,
Des Plaines ,
Glenview ,
Mount Prospect ,
Northbrook ,
Palatine ,
Prospect Heights , and
Wheeling .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Elaine Nekritz since January 8, 2003.
[179] Nekritz announced she was planning to resign in June 2017. Her official resignation became effective October 2, 2017.
[10]
Jonathan Carroll was appointed to Nekritz's seat on October 4, 2017.
[180] Mary Battinus was the Republican challenger in this election. On May 29, 2018, Battinus withdrew from the race as a result of moving out of the state.
[181]
The 58th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Bannockburn ,
Deerfield ,
Glencoe ,
Highland Park ,
Highwood ,
Knollwood ,
Lake Bluff ,
Lake Forest ,
Lincolnshire ,
Mettawa ,
North Chicago ,
Northbrook , and
Riverwoods .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Scott Drury since January 9, 2013.
[182] Drury attempted to run for Governor of Illinois, but opted to run for
Illinois Attorney General after the retirement of
Lisa Madigan , leaving the 58th district seat open.
[11] The Democratic nominee for this election was
Bob Morgan , former lead healthcare attorney for Illinois, board member of the
Anti-Defamation League , and serves as a trustee for Equip for Equality.
[183] Cindy Masover was slated to be the Republican nominee for the general election until she decided to leave the race for personal reasons. Rick Lesser, small business owner and estate planning attorney, former member of the Lake Bluff Village Board of Trustees, and former president of the
Lake County Bar Association, became the Republican nominee on July 26, 2018, for the general election.
[184]
[185]
The 59th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Buffalo Grove ,
Green Oaks ,
Gurnee ,
Indian Creek ,
Knollwood ,
Lake Forest ,
Lincolnshire ,
Long Grove ,
Mettawa ,
Mundelein ,
North Chicago ,
Northbrook ,
Park City ,
Riverwoods ,
Vernon Hills ,
Waukegan , and
Wheeling .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Carol Sente since her appointment in September 2009.
[186] Sente announced on September 12, 2017, that she would not seek reelection.
[12] The Democratic primary featured two candidates.
Daniel Didech , municipal attorney and supervisor of the
Vernon Township .
[187] Susan Malter, attorney, founding member of the Chicago Legal Responders Network, and an active member of the Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG).
[188] Didech would go on to become the Democratic nominee for the general election. The Republican primary featured two candidates. Karen Feldman, residential realtor and Village Trustee of Lincolnshire from 2001 to 2018.
[189] Marko Sukovic, business owner, former political director for Congressman
Robert Dold , and outreach director for
Turning Point USA .
[190] Feldman would go on to become the Republican nominee for the general election.
The 60th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Beach Park ,
Gurnee ,
North Chicago ,
Park City , and
Waukegan .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Rita Mayfield since her appointment in July 2010.
[191] Mayfield faced neither any challengers in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 61st district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Antioch ,
Beach Park ,
Gages Lake ,
Grandwood Park ,
Gurnee ,
Lake Villa ,
Lindenhurst ,
Old Mill Creek ,
Third Lake ,
Wadsworth ,
Waukegan ,
Winthrop Harbor , and
Zion .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Sheri Jesiel since her appointment on July 2, 2014.
[192] The Democratic nominee this election was
Joyce Mason , human resources consultant, vice president of the board of education for the Woodland Consolidated Community School District 50, and a member of the board of directors for A Safe Place, a domestic violence organization.
[193]
The 62nd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Gages Lake ,
Grayslake ,
Gurnee ,
Hainesville ,
Lake Villa ,
Long Lake ,
Round Lake ,
Round Lake Beach ,
Round Lake Heights ,
Round Lake Park ,
Third Lake ,
Venetian Village ,
Volo ,
Wauconda , and
Waukegan .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Sam Yingling since January 9, 2013.
[194] The Republican primary featured two candidates. Ken Idstein, mortgage banker, member of the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce, and member of the Grayslake Planning and Zoning Commission.
[195] Adam Solano, financial advisor, former president of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) in Illinois, and former president of NAIFA Chicago.
[196] Idstein would go on to become the Republican nominee.
The 63rd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Bull Valley ,
Chemung ,
Crystal Lake ,
Greenwood ,
Harvard ,
Hebron ,
Johnsburg ,
Lakemoor ,
Marengo ,
McCullom Lake ,
McHenry ,
Pistakee Highlands ,
Richmond ,
Ringwood ,
Spring Grove ,
Union ,
Wonder Lake , and
Woodstock .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Steve Reick since January 11, 2017.
[197] Reick faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 64th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Antioch ,
Bull Valley ,
Channel Lake ,
Crystal Lake ,
Fox Lake ,
Fox Lake Hills ,
Holiday Hills ,
Island Lake ,
Johnsburg ,
Lake Catherine ,
Lake Villa ,
Lakemoor ,
Lakewood ,
Lindenhurst ,
Long Lake ,
McHenry ,
Prairie Grove ,
Round Lake Heights ,
Spring Grove ,
Venetian Village ,
Volo ,
Wauconda ,
Wonder Lake , and
Woodstock .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Barbara Wheeler since January 9, 2013.
[198] Wheeler announced on July 28, 2017, that she would not seek reelection in 2018.
[24] The Republican nominee this election was
Tom Weber , small business owner, member of the
Lake County Board since 2012, and member of the Lake County Forest Preserve District Board.
[199] The Democratic nominee for this election was Trisha Zubert, works in finance, a school board member and president, and a volunteer with Lake County Haven.
[200]
The 65th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Batavia ,
Burlington ,
Campton Hills ,
Elgin ,
Geneva ,
Gilberts ,
Hampshire ,
Huntley ,
Pingree Grove ,
South Elgin ,
St. Charles , and
Wayne .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Steven Andersson since January 14, 2015.
[201] Andersson announced on August 16, 2017, he would not seek reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018 during an appearance on
Chicago Tonight . Andersson was one of the few Republicans during the
Illinois Budget Impasse to vote to overturn Governor
Bruce Rauner 's veto.
[25] The Republican nominee for this election was
Dan Ugaste , attorney, former member of the Illinois Workers Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board, and the Technical Advisor to Governor's Office on Workers Comp Reform.
[202] The Democratic nominee for this election was Richard Johnson, law and psychology teacher at
Bartlett High School and President of the Elgin Teachers Association.
[203]
[204]
The 66th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Algonquin ,
Carpetnersville ,
Crystal Lake ,
East Dundee ,
Elgin ,
Gilberts ,
Huntley ,
Lake in the Hills ,
Lakewood ,
Sleepy Hollow , and
West Dundee .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Allen Skillicorn since January 11, 2017.
[205] Skillicorn faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 67th district covers a large part of
Rockford .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Litesa Wallace since her appointment in July 2014.
[206] Wallace would become
Daniel Biss ' running mate for seeking the Democratic nomination in the
gubernatorial election , leaving her seat open. The Democratic primary for this election featured four candidates.
Gerald O. Albert, self-employed, former candidate for several town, township, and county positions, and involved in several campaigns for elected officials in Rockford.
[207]
Valerie DeCastris, community volunteer activist, worked as a research associate for the
Illinois General Assembly , and founder of the Rockford Ethnic Village Neighborhood Association.
[208]
Angela Fellars
[209]
Maurice West , director of career development at
Rockford University and member of the Community Action Agency Board in Rockford since 2013.
[210]
After winning the Democratic nomination, West would face no Republican challenger in the general election.
The 68th district covers parts of
Cherry Valley ,
Loves Park ,
Machesney Park ,
Rockford , and
Roscoe .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
John Cabello since his appointment in August 2012.
[211] The Democratic nominee for this election was Jake Castanza, the executive director of Project First Rate.
[212]
The 69th district covers all or parts of
Belvidere ,
Caledonia ,
Capron ,
Cherry Valley ,
Loves Park ,
New Milford ,
Poplar Grove ,
Rockford ,
Rockton ,
Roscoe ,
South Beloit , and
Timberlane .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Joe Sosnowski since January 12, 2011.
[213] The Democratic nominee for this election was Angie Bodine, driver for
First Student and Precinct Committee Person Secretary of
Boone County Democrats.
[214]
The 70th district, located partly in the
Chicago area , includes
Belvidere ,
Big Rock ,
Burlington ,
Campton Hills ,
Cortland ,
DeKalb ,
Elgin ,
Garden Prairie ,
Genoa ,
Hampshire ,
Hinckley ,
Kaneville ,
Kingston ,
Kirkland ,
Lily Lake ,
Malta ,
Maple Park ,
Poplar Grove ,
Sugar Grove ,
Sycamore , and
Virgil .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Bob Pritchard since his appointment in December 2003.
[215] Pritchard announced that he would be retiring at the end of his term. He was one of the few Republicans who voted to end the
Illinois Budget Impasse .
[26] The Republican nominee for this election was
Jeff Keicher , small business owner.
[216] The Democratic primary featured two candidates. Howard Solomon, retiree, member and secretary of the District 428 Board of Education, and former member of the Village of Fox Lake Planning Commission.
[217] Paul Stoddard, retired Associate Professor of Geology at
Northern Illinois University and member of the
DeKalb County board.
[218] Stoddard would go on to become the Democratic nominee for the general election. Republican candidate Keicher would later be appointed to the seat in July 2018 to finish the remainder of Pritchard's term.
[219]
The 71st district, located partly in the
Quad Cities area, covers all or parts of
Albany ,
Carbon Cliff ,
Cleveland ,
Coal Valley ,
Colona ,
Como ,
Cordova ,
Deer Grove ,
East Moline ,
Erie ,
Fulton ,
Hampton ,
Hillsdale ,
Lyndon ,
Moline ,
Morrison ,
Port Byron ,
Prophetstown ,
Rapids City ,
Rock Falls ,
Savanna ,
Silvis ,
Sterling ,
Tampico , and
Thomson .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Tony McCombie since January 11, 2017.
[220] The Democratic nominee for this election was Joan Padilla, executive director of Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, former
Sauk Valley Community College Trustee, and a member of the Sauk Valley Community College Foundation.
[221]
The 72nd district, located in the
Quad Cities area, covers all or parts of
Andalusia ,
Coyne Center ,
Milan ,
Moline ,
Oak Grove ,
Reynolds ,
Rock Island , and
Rock Island Arsenal .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Michael Halpin since January 10, 2017.
[222] The Republican nominee for this election was Glen Evans Sr., former state house primary candidate for the Democratic Party in 2012 and 2016 and former candidate for multiple county and municipal positions.
[223]
The 73rd district, located in the
Peoria metropolitan area , covers all or parts of
Bay View Gardens ,
Bradford ,
Brimfield ,
Buda ,
Chillicothe ,
Dana ,
Dunlap ,
Elmwood ,
Germantown Hills ,
Henry ,
Hopewell ,
La Fayette ,
La Rose ,
Lacon ,
Leonore ,
Lostant ,
Metamora ,
Neponset ,
Peoria ,
Peoria Heights ,
Princeville ,
Roanoke ,
Rome ,
Rutland ,
Sparland ,
Spring Bay ,
Tiskilwa ,
Toluca ,
Toulon ,
Varna ,
Washburn ,
Wenona ,
Wyanet , and
Wyoming .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Ryan Spain since January 11, 2017.
[224] Spain faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 74th district covers all or parts of
Aledo ,
Alexis ,
Alpha ,
Altona ,
Amboy ,
Andover ,
Annawan ,
Atkinson ,
Bishop Hill ,
Buda ,
Cambridge ,
Dover ,
East Galesburg ,
Galesburg ,
Galva ,
Geneseo ,
Gilson ,
Harmon ,
Henderson ,
Hooppole ,
Joy ,
Keithsburg ,
Kewanee ,
Knoxville ,
La Moille ,
London Mills ,
Manlius ,
Maquon ,
Matherville ,
Mineral ,
New Bedford ,
New Boston ,
North Henderson ,
Oak Run ,
Ohio ,
Oneida ,
Orion ,
Rio ,
Seaton ,
Sheffield ,
Sherrard ,
Sublette ,
Victoria ,
Viola ,
Walnut ,
Wataga ,
Williamsfield ,
Windsor ,
Woodhull , and
Yates City .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Daniel Swanson since January 11, 2017.
[225] Swanson faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 75th district, located in parts of the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Braceville ,
Braidwood ,
Carbon Hill ,
Channahon ,
Coal City ,
Diamond ,
Dwight ,
Godley ,
Joliet ,
Kinsman ,
Lake Holiday ,
Lakewood Shores ,
Lisbon ,
Marseilles ,
Mazon ,
Millbrook ,
Millington ,
Minooka ,
Morris ,
Newark ,
Oswego ,
Plano ,
Plattville ,
Ransom ,
Sandwich ,
Seneca ,
Sheridan ,
Verona ,
Wilmington , and
Yorkville .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
David Welter since his appointment in July 2016.
[226] Welter faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 76th district covers all or parts of
Arlington ,
Bureau Junction ,
Cedar Point ,
Cherry ,
Dalzell ,
Dayton ,
De Pue ,
Dover ,
Grand Ridge ,
Granville ,
Hennepin ,
Hollowayville ,
Kangley ,
LaSalle ,
Ladd ,
Magnolia ,
Malden ,
Mark ,
Marseilles ,
McNabb ,
Naplate ,
North Utica ,
Oglesby ,
Ottawa ,
Peru ,
Seatonville ,
Spring Valley ,
Standard ,
Streator ,
Tonica , and
Troy Grove .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Jerry Lee Long since January 11, 2017.
[227] The Democratic primary featured two candidates. Jill Bernal, registered nurse, member of the
LaSalle County Board for the 8th district, and member of the Peru School Board.
[228]
Lance Yednock , business agent with Operating Engineers Local 150 and first-time candidate.
[229] Yednock would go on to become the Democratic nominee for the general election.
The 77th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Addison ,
Bellwood ,
Bensenville ,
Berkeley ,
Des Plaines ,
Elk Grove Village ,
Elmhurst ,
Franklink Park ,
Maywood ,
Melrose Park ,
Northlake ,
Rosemont ,
Stone Park ,
Villa Park , and
Wood Dale as well parts of the
Chicago neighborhood of
O'Hare .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Kathleen Willis since January 9, 2013.
[232] The Republican nominee for this election was Anthony Airdo, sales director, former Republican candidate in the 2016 election, and a church volunteer.
[233]
The 78th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Elmwood Park ,
Franklin Park ,
Melrose Park ,
Oak Park , and
River Grove and includes parts of the
Chicago neighborhood of
Austin .
[33]
[34] The district has been represented by Democrat
Camille Lilly since her appointment in April 2010.
[234] Lilly faced neither any challengers in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 79th district, located mostly in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Aroma Park ,
Beecher ,
Bonfield ,
Bourbonnais ,
Braceville ,
Bradley ,
Buckingham ,
Cabery ,
Chebanse ,
Coal City ,
East Brooklyn ,
Essex ,
Gardner ,
Godley ,
Herscher ,
Hopkins Park ,
Irwin ,
Kankakee ,
Limestone ,
Momence ,
Peotone ,
Reddick ,
Sammons Point ,
South Wilmington ,
St. Anne ,
Sun River Terrace , and
Union Hill .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Lindsay Parkhurst since January 11, 2017.
[235] The Democratic nominee for this election was former state representative
Lisa M. Dugan of the district from December 2003 to January 9, 2013. The race, dubbed a "battle royal" by the
Daily Journal , is expected to cost in the millions of dollars.
[236]
The 80th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Chicago Heights ,
Flossmoor ,
Frankfort ,
Glenwood ,
Hazel Crest ,
Homewood ,
Joliet ,
Manhattan ,
Matteson ,
Mokena ,
Monee ,
New Lenox ,
Olympia Fields ,
Park Forest ,
Richton Park ,
South Chicago Heights ,
Steger ,
Symerton ,
University Park , and
Wilmington .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Anthony DeLuca since his appointment in March 2009.
[237] DeLuca faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 81st district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Bolingbrook ,
Darien ,
Downers Grove ,
Lisle ,
Naperville ,
Westmont , and
Woodridge .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
David S. Olsen since his appointment on August 3, 2016.
[238] The Democratic nominee for this election was
Anne Stava-Murray , former consumer researcher, member of the Naperville Board of Fire & Police, and a former student non-voting member of the Naperville Board of Zoning Appeals from 2002 to 2004.
[239]
The 82nd district, located in the
Chicago area , covers parts of
Burr Ridge ,
Countryside ,
Darien ,
Hinsdale ,
Homer Glen ,
Indian Head Park ,
La Grange ,
Lemont ,
Lockport ,
Palos Park ,
Western Springs ,
Willow Springs ,
Willowbrook , and
Woodridge .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican Leader
Jim Durkin since his January 2006 appointment. He previously served in the Illinois House from January 1995 to January 2003.
Durkin is being challenged by Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub. Straub is being backed by radio host and political operative Dan Proft. While
Michael Madigan was challenged by Jason Gonzalez in 2016, it is rare that one of the "four tops" is challenged, let alone in a primary election.
[240] On October 26, 2017, Durkin was endorsed by a number of Republican mayors from
DuPage County .
[241] Durkin would go on to become the Republican nominee for the general election.
Republican primary endorsements
Jim Durkin
Mayors
Rich Veenstra, Mayor of
Addison, Illinois
Richard Irvin , Mayor of
Aurora, Illinois
Frank DeSimone, Village President of
Bensenville, Illinois
Franco Coladipietro , Village President of
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Roger Claar, Mayor of
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Frank Saverino, Mayor of
Carol Stream, Illinois
Kevin Burns, Mayor of
Geneva, Illinois
Rodney Craig, Mayor of
Hanover Park, Illinois
George Yukich, Mayor of
Homer Glen, Illinois
Steve Chirico , Mayor of
Naperville, Illinois
Tony Ragucci, Mayor of
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Andy Maglio, Mayor of
Roselle, Illinois
Ruben Pineda, Mayor of
West Chicago, Illinois
Alice Gallagher, Village President of
Western Springs, Illinois
Frank Trilla, Mayor of
Willowbrook, Illinois
Nunzio Pulice, Mayor of
Wood Dale, Illinois
The Democratic nominee for this election was Tom Chlystek, Alderman for the City of Darien in Ward 4.
[242]
The 83rd district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Aurora ,
Montgomery , and
North Aurora .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Linda Chapa LaVia since January 8, 2003.
[243] LaVia faced neither any challengers in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 84th district, located in the
Chicago area , covers parts of
Aurora ,
Boulder Hill ,
Montgomery ,
Naperville , and
Oswego .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Stephanie Kifowit since January 9, 2013.
[244] The Republican nominee for this election was Patty Smith, an
ABA certified paralegal at Prairie State Legal Services, chairwoman of the Western Suburb National Association for Down Syndrome, and board member and parent advocate for Gigi's Playhouse Fox Valley.
[245]
The 85th district, located in the
Chicago area , covers parts of
Bolingbrook ,
Crest Hill ,
Fairmont ,
Lemont ,
Lockport ,
Naperville ,
Romeoville , and
Woodridge .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Emily McAsey since January 14, 2009.
[246] McAsey resigned from her seat on June 2, 2017, to, according to the
Daily Southtown , "join her husband who accepted a job out of state."
[14]
John Connor , a prosecutor for
Will County for 14 years, was named to fill the seat in June 2017.
[247] The Republican nominee for this election was originally slated to be Lisa Bickus, but she would later withdraw from the race at an unknown date.
The 86th district, located in the
Chicago area , covers all or parts of
Channahon ,
Crest Hill ,
Elmwood ,
Ingalls Park ,
Joliet ,
New Lenox ,
Preston Heights ,
Rockdale , and
Shorewood .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Larry Walsh Jr. since his appointment in April 2012.
[248] The Republican nominee for this election was Rick Laib, sergeant of the
Will County Sheriff's Office, formerly a part of the
United States Army Reserve , and in his police work is assigned as an Honor Guard and a member of the SWAT team.
[249]
The 87th district, located within the
Springfield metropolitan area , includes all or parts of
Armington ,
Athens ,
Atlanta ,
Beason ,
Broadwell ,
Buffalo ,
Cantrall ,
Chestnut ,
Clear Lake ,
Cornland ,
Dawson ,
Delavan ,
Elkhart ,
Emden ,
Grandview ,
Green Valley ,
Greenview ,
Hartsburg ,
Hopedale ,
Illiopolis ,
Lake Petersburg ,
Latham ,
Lincoln ,
Mechanicsburg ,
Middletown ,
Minier ,
Morton ,
Mount Pulaski ,
New Holland ,
Oakford ,
Pekin ,
Petersburg ,
Riverton ,
Rochester ,
San Jose ,
Sherman ,
Spaulding ,
Springfield ,
Tallula ,
Tremon , and
Williamsville .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Tim Butler since his appointment in March 2015.
[250] Butler faced neither any challengers in his primary nor any Democratic challengers in the general election.
The 88th district, located in parts of the
Peoria metropolitan area and
Bloomington–Normal area, covers all or parts of
Bloomington ,
Danvers ,
Deer Creek ,
East Peoria ,
Goodfield ,
Heritage Lake ,
Mackinaw ,
McLean ,
Morton ,
Normal ,
Pekin ,
Stanford ,
Twin Grove , and
Washington .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Keith P. Sommer since January 13, 1999.
[251] The Democratic nominee for this election was Jill Blair, communications analyst for
Country Financial , former dean of adult education at
Heartland Community College , and former full-time coordinator of the ESL program at the college.
[252]
The 89th district covers all or parts of
Adeline ,
Apple Canyon Lake ,
Apple River ,
Cedarville ,
Chadwick ,
Coleta ,
Dakota ,
Davis ,
Durand ,
East Dubuque ,
Elizabeth ,
Forreston ,
Freeport ,
Galena ,
The Galena Territory ,
German Valley ,
Hanover ,
Lake Summerset ,
Lanark ,
Leaf River ,
Lena ,
Menominee ,
Milledgeville ,
Mount Carroll ,
Mount Morris ,
Nora ,
Orangeville ,
Pearl City ,
Pecatonica ,
Ridott ,
Rock City ,
Rockford ,
Scales Mound ,
Shannon ,
Stockton ,
Warren ,
Winnebago , and
Winslow .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Brian W. Stewart since his appointment in October 2013.
[253] Stewart announced on September 6, 2017, that he would be running for the seat of retiring state senator
Tim Bivins , leaving his own seat open.
[27] The Republican primary featured two candidates.
Andrew Chesney , small business owner and licensed real estate agent, chairman of the
Stephenson County Republican Party, and an alderman of Freeport.
[254] Steve Fricke, owner/operator of Triple Creek Farms, member of the Stephenson County board, and member of the Stephenson County Farmland Assessment Committee.
[255] Chesney would go on to become the Republican nominee for the general election. The Democratic nominee for this election was Nick Hyde, attorney, formerly worked for Senator
Dick Durbin , and former volunteer for the Legislative Technical Review Office in the Illinois General Assembly.
[256] After winning the election, Chesney would be appointed to the seat for the 100th General Assembly on December 5, 2018.
[257]
The 90th district covers all or parts of
Amboy ,
Ashton ,
Byron ,
Compton ,
Creston ,
Davis Junction ,
DeKalb ,
Dixon ,
Earlville ,
Franklin Grove ,
Grand Detour ,
Hillcrest ,
Lake Holiday ,
Lee ,
Leland ,
Lost Nation ,
Malta ,
Mendota ,
Monroe Center ,
Nelson ,
Oregon ,
Paw Paw ,
Polo ,
Rochelle ,
Sandwich ,
Shabbona ,
Somonauk ,
Steward ,
Stillman Valley ,
Sublette ,
Waterman , and
West Brooklyn .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Tom Demmer since January 9, 2013.
[258] The Democratic nominee for this election was Amy Davis, a retired educator and involved in the Action for a Better Tomorrow organization.
[259]
The 91st district, located in the
Peoria metropolitan area , includes all or parts of
Banner ,
Bartonville ,
Bryant ,
Canton ,
Creve Coeur ,
Cuba ,
Dunfermline ,
East Peoria ,
Fairview ,
Farmington ,
Glasford ,
Hanna City ,
Kingston Mines ,
Lake Camelot ,
Lewistown ,
Liverpool ,
Mapleton ,
Marquette Heights ,
Morton ,
Norris ,
North Pekin ,
Norwood ,
Pekin ,
South Pekin , and
St. David .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Mike Unes since January 12, 2011. He was an Assistant Republican Leader in the
Illinois House during the 100th General Assembly.
[260] According to Illinois Election Data, the 91st district was the 4th most Democratic district represented by a Republican during the election.
[79] The Democratic challenger in this election was Carolyn Blodgett, a member of the
Fulton County Board, caseworker for the Lewistown Department of Human Services, and
AFSCME union steward.
[261]
The 92nd district, located at the heart of the
Peoria metropolitan area , covers all or parts of
Bartonville ,
Bellevue ,
Peoria ,
Peoria Heights , and
West Peoria .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Jehan Gordon-Booth since January 14, 2009. She was an Assistant Majority Leader of the
Illinois House from 2015 to 2019.
[262] She faced neither any challengers in her primary nor any Republican challengers in the general election.
The 93rd district represents all or parts of
Abingdon ,
Adair ,
Alexis ,
Arenzville ,
Ashland ,
Astoria ,
Avon ,
Bardolph ,
Bath ,
Beardstown ,
Blandinsville ,
Browning ,
Bushnell ,
Camden ,
Chandlerville ,
Colchester ,
Easton ,
Ellisville ,
Forest City ,
Galesburg ,
Georgetown ,
Good Hope ,
Goofy Ridge ,
Havana ,
Industry ,
Ipava ,
Kilbourne ,
Littleton ,
London Mills ,
Macomb ,
Manito ,
Marietta ,
Mason City ,
Mound Station ,
Mount Sterling ,
Plymouth ,
Prairie City ,
Ripley ,
Rushville ,
San Jose ,
Sciota ,
Smithfield ,
St. Augustine ,
Table Grove ,
Tennessee ,
Topeka ,
Vermont ,
Versailles , and
Virginia .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Norine Hammond since her appointment in December 2010.
[263] As a result of Hammond's yea votes to overturn Governor
Rauner's vetoes during the
Illinois Budget Impasse ,
[264] she would face a Republican challenger from Joshua Griffith, first-time candidate and manager of a roofing company in Galesburg.
[265] After winning her primary, Hammond would face Democratic challenger John Curtis, owner of Barefoot Gardens CSA and public school teacher, in the general election.
[266]
The 94th district represents all or parts of
Augusta ,
Basco ,
Bentley ,
Biggsville ,
Bowen ,
Camp Point ,
Carthage ,
Clayton ,
Coatsburg ,
Columbus ,
Dallas City ,
Elvaston ,
Ferris ,
Gladstone ,
Golden ,
Gulf Port ,
Hamilton ,
Kirkwood ,
La Harpe ,
La Prairie ,
Liberty ,
Lima ,
Little York ,
Lomax ,
Loraine ,
Media ,
Mendon ,
Monmouth ,
Nauvoo ,
Oquawka ,
Payson ,
Plainville ,
Plymouth ,
Pontoosuc ,
Quincy ,
Raritan ,
Roseville ,
Stronghurst ,
Ursa ,
Warsaw , and
West Point .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Randy Frese since January 14, 2015.
[267] Democrat Richard Cramsey, former 30 year pharmaceutical employee and farmer, would enter the race to challenge Frese after the primary election.
[268]
The 95th district includes all or parts of
Assumption ,
Benld ,
Brighton ,
Bunker Hill ,
Butler ,
Carlinville ,
Coalton ,
Coffeen ,
Donnellson ,
Dorchester ,
Eagarville ,
East Gillespie ,
Farmersville ,
Fillmore ,
Gillespie ,
Girard ,
Harvel ,
Hillsboro ,
Holiday Shores ,
Irving ,
Lake Ka-Ho ,
Litchfield ,
Livingston ,
Medora ,
Morrisonville ,
Mount Clare ,
Mount Olive ,
Moweaqua ,
New Douglas ,
Nilwood ,
Nokomis ,
Ohlman ,
Owaneco ,
Palmer ,
Pana ,
Panama ,
Raymond ,
Royal Lakes ,
Sawyerville ,
Schram City ,
Shipman ,
Standard City ,
Staunton ,
Stonington ,
Taylor Springs ,
Taylorville ,
Virden ,
Waggoner ,
Walshville ,
Wenonah ,
White City ,
Williamson ,
Witt , and
Worden .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Avery Bourne since her appointment in February 2015.
[269] Bourne faced a Democratic challenger from Dillon Clark, a
Montgomery County Board Member and a compliance officer at the Litchfield National Bank.
[270]
The 96th district, located in the
Springfield metropolitan area , includes all or parts of
Blue Mound ,
Boody ,
Bulpitt ,
Decatur ,
Edinburg ,
Harristown ,
Jeisyville ,
Kincaid ,
Mount Auburn ,
Niantic ,
Rochester ,
Springfield ,
Stonington ,
Taylorville , and
Tovey .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Sue Scherer since January 9, 2013.
[271] The Republican challenger in this election was Herman Senor, alderman for Springfield's Ward 2 and over 25 years as an employee of the
Illinois Department of Transportation .
[272]
The 97th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes parts of
Aurora ,
Bolingbrook ,
Boulder Hill ,
Channahon ,
Joliet ,
Montgomery ,
Naperville ,
Oswego ,
Plainfield ,
Romeoville , and
Shorewood .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Mark Batinick since January 14, 2015.
[273] The Democratic challenger in this election was Mica Freeman, a fifth grade teacher and a ParentWISE volunteer through Anne & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
[274]
The 98th district, located in the
Chicago area , includes all or parts of
Bolingbrook ,
Crest Hill ,
Crystal Lawns ,
Joliet ,
Romeoville , and
Shorewood .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Natalie Manley since January 9, 2013.
[275] The Republican challenger in the general election was Alyssia Benford, accountant, President of the Rotary Club of Bolingbrook, and serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of
Will County .
[276]
The 99th district, located in the
Springfield metropolitan area , covers all or parts of
Auburn ,
Berlin ,
Chatham ,
Curran ,
Divernon ,
Jerome ,
Leland Grove ,
Loami ,
New Berlin ,
Pawnee ,
Pleasant Plains ,
Southern View ,
Springfield ,
Thayer , and
Virden .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Sara Wojcicki Jimenez since November 2015.
[277] Jimenez announced she would not seek reelection in 2018, leaving her seat open for other candidates.
[28] The Republican primary featured
Mike Murphy ,
US Army and
Illinois National Guard veteran, former member of the school board and village board of
Divernon , and a restaurateur.
[278] Steven Westerfield, originally on the Republican primary ballot, was kicked off due to invalid signatures and filed as a write-in candidate for the primary.
[279] The Democratic challenger in this election was Marc Bell, former
Illinois State Police officer for 28 years, member of the Executive Board of the NOBLE Land of Lincoln Chapter, and previously served on the board of directors for
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Illinois Capitol Region.
[280]
The 100th district, located in parts of the
Metro East , covers all or parts of
Alsey ,
Batchtown ,
Baylis ,
Bluffs ,
Brighton ,
Brussels ,
Carrollton ,
Chapin ,
Chesterfield ,
Concord ,
Detroit ,
El Dara ,
Eldred ,
Exeter ,
Fidelity ,
Fieldon ,
Florence ,
Franklin ,
Glasgow ,
Godfrey ,
Grafton ,
Greenfield ,
Griggsville ,
Hamburg ,
Hardin ,
Hettick ,
Hillview ,
Hull ,
Jacksonville ,
Jerseyville ,
Kampsville ,
Kane ,
Kinderhook ,
Lynnville ,
Manchester ,
Meredosia ,
Milton ,
Modesto ,
Murrayville ,
Naples ,
Nebo ,
New Canton ,
New Salem ,
Otterville ,
Palmyra ,
Peal ,
Perry ,
Pittsfield ,
Pleasant Hill ,
Rockbridge ,
Roodhouse ,
Scottville ,
South Jacksonville ,
Time ,
Valley City ,
Waverly ,
White Hall ,
Wilmington ,
Winchester , and
Woodson .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
C. D. Davidsmeyer since his appointment in December 2012.
[281] Davidsmeyer faced a primary challenge from business owner Jonas Petty.
[282] After winning his primary, Davidsmeyer would face no Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 101st district, located partly in the
Bloomington-Normal area, covers all or parts of
Argenta ,
Arrowsmith ,
Atwood ,
Bellflower ,
Bement ,
Cerro Gorod ,
Champaign ,
Cisco ,
Clinton ,
De Land ,
De Witt ,
Decatur ,
Downs ,
Ellsworth ,
Farmer City ,
Fisher ,
Foosland ,
Forsyth ,
Hammond ,
Heyworth ,
Ivesdale ,
Kenney ,
Lake of the Woods ,
LaPlace ,
Le Roy ,
Long Creek ,
Ludlow ,
Mahomet ,
Mansfield ,
Maroa ,
Monticello ,
Mount Zion ,
Niantic ,
Oreana ,
Saybrook ,
Wapella ,
Warrensburg ,
Waynesville ,
Weldon , and
White Heath .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Bill Mitchell since January 9, 2013, who had been serving the
Illinois House of Representatives since 1999.
[283] On August 3, 2017, Mitchell announced he would not run for another term in the Illinois House.
[29] Former
Decatur city councilman and
Eastern Illinois University trustee
Dan Caulkins ran as the Republican candidate.
[284] Jen McMillin, annual giving officer at
Lincoln College , ran as the Democratic candidate.
[285]
The 102nd district covers parts of the
Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area , including all or parts of
Allenville ,
Allerton ,
Arcola ,
Arthur ,
Atwood ,
Bethany ,
Bondville ,
Broadlands ,
Brocton ,
Camargo ,
Champaign ,
Chrisman ,
Cowden ,
Fairmount ,
Findlay ,
Garrett ,
Gays ,
Herrick ,
Hindsboro ,
Homer ,
Hume ,
Ivesdale ,
Longview ,
Lovington ,
Macon ,
Metcalf ,
Mount Zion ,
Moweaqua ,
Newman ,
Oconee ,
Pana ,
Paris ,
Pesotum ,
Philo ,
Redmon ,
Sadorus ,
Savoy ,
Seymour ,
Shelbyville ,
Sidell ,
Sidney ,
Sigel ,
St. Joseph ,
Stewardson ,
Strasburg ,
Sullivan ,
Tolono ,
Tower Hill ,
Tuscola ,
Vermilion ,
Villa Grove ,
Westervelt , and
Windsor .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Brad Halbrook since January 11, 2017, previously serving the 110th district in the
Illinois House of Representatives from April 2012 to January 2015.
[288] Halbrook faced neither any Republican challenger in his primary nor any Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 103rd district covers the heart of the
Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area , including most of
Champaign and
Urbana .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Carol Ammons since January 14, 2015.
[289] Ammons faced neither any Democratic challenger in her primary nor any Republican challenger in the general election.
The 104th district covers parts of the
Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area , including all or parts of
Belgium ,
Catlin ,
Champaign ,
Danville ,
Fithian ,
Georgetown ,
Gifford ,
Indianola ,
Muncie ,
Oakwood ,
Olivet ,
Penfield ,
Rantoul ,
Ridge Farm ,
Royal ,
Savoy ,
Thomasboro ,
Tilton , and
Westville .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Chad Hays since December 2010.
[290] On July 7, 2017, Hays announced his retirement from the Illinois House citing the budget impasse.
[30]
Vermillion County Board Chairman
Mike Marron was appointed to Hays' seat on September 7, 2018, and was the Republican nominee in this election.
[291] Cindy Cunningham, who formerly directed Adult Day Care services at the
Champaign County Nursing Home, was the Democratic challenger in this election.
[292]
The 105th district, located in the
Bloomington-Normal area, includes all or parts of
Anchor ,
Bloomington ,
Carlock ,
Chenoa ,
Colfax ,
Cooksville ,
Downs ,
El Paso ,
Fairbury ,
Forrest ,
Gridley ,
Hudson ,
Lexington ,
Normal ,
Strawn , and
Towanda .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Dan Brady since January 9, 2013, who formerly represented the 88th district from January 10, 2001, to January 9, 2013.
[293] The Democratic challenger in this election was
Illinois State University Laboratory Schools' English and theater teacher Ben Webb. This is the first time since 2000 that Brady has faced a Democratic challenger.
[294]
The 106th district covers parts of the
Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area , including all or parts of
Alvan ,
Ashkum ,
Beaverville ,
Benson ,
Bismarck ,
Buckley ,
Cabery ,
Campus ,
Chatsworth ,
Chebanse ,
Cissna Park ,
Clifton ,
Congerville ,
Cornell ,
Crescent City ,
Cullom ,
Danforth ,
Deer Creek ,
Donovan ,
Dwight ,
El Paso ,
Elliott ,
Emington ,
Eureka ,
Flanagan ,
Forrest ,
Gibson City ,
Gilman ,
Goodfield ,
Henning ,
Hoopeston ,
Iroquois ,
Kappa ,
Kempton ,
Loda ,
Long Point ,
Martinton ,
Melvin ,
Milford ,
Minonk ,
Odell ,
Onarga ,
Panola ,
Papineau ,
Paxton ,
Piper City ,
Pontiac ,
Potomac ,
Rankin ,
Reddick ,
Roanoke ,
Roberts ,
Rossville ,
Saunemin ,
Secor ,
Sheldon ,
Sibley ,
Thawville ,
Watseka ,
Wellington , and
Woodland .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Tom Bennett since January 14, 2015.
[295] Bennett faced neither any primary challengers nor Democratic challengers before the 2018 general election.
The 107th district includes all or parts of
Alma ,
Altamont ,
Beecher City ,
Bingham ,
Brownstown ,
Central City ,
Centralia ,
Edgewood ,
Effingham ,
Farina ,
Greenville ,
Iuka ,
Junction City ,
Kell ,
Keyesport ,
Kinmundy ,
Mason ,
Mulberry Grove ,
Odin ,
Old Ripley ,
Panama ,
Patoka ,
Pierron ,
Pocahontas ,
Ramsey ,
Salem ,
Sandoval ,
Shumway ,
Smithboro ,
Sorento ,
St. Elmo ,
St. Peter ,
Teutopolis ,
Vandalia ,
Vernon ,
Walnut Hill ,
Wamac , and
Watson .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
John Cavaletto since January 14, 2009.
[296] Cavaletto announced he would not seek another term on September 18, 2017.
[31] Former
Illinois Army National Guard veteran and former
Fayette County Board member
Blaine Wilhour ran as the Republican challenger in this election. Former high school teacher of
Effingham High School and
St. Anthony High School and
Lake Land College history instructor David Seiler ran as the Democratic challenger.
[297]
The 108th district, located in the
Metro East , includes all or parts of
Addieville ,
Albers ,
Alhambra ,
Aviston ,
Bartelso ,
Beckemeyer ,
Breese ,
Carlyle ,
Centralia ,
Damiansville ,
Edwardsville ,
Germantown ,
Grantfork ,
Hamel ,
Highland ,
Hoffman ,
Hoyleton ,
Huey ,
Irvington ,
Marine ,
Maryville ,
Mascoutah ,
Nashville ,
New Baden ,
New Minden ,
O’Fallon ,
Oakdale ,
Okawville ,
Pierron ,
Richview ,
St. Jacob ,
Summerfield ,
Trenton ,
Troy , and
Venedy .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Charles Meier since January 9, 2013.
[298] Meier faced a primary challenger from
Madison County Board Member Don Moore.
[299] After winning the nomination, Meier would face no Democratic challenger in the general election.
The 109th district, located in the
Illinois Wabash Valley , includes all or parts of
Albion ,
Allendale ,
Bellmont ,
Bone Gap ,
Bridgeport ,
Browns ,
Burnt Prairie ,
Calhoun ,
Carmi ,
Cisne ,
Claremont ,
Clay City ,
Crossville ,
Dieterich ,
Enfield ,
Fairfield ,
Flora ,
Golden Gate ,
Grayville ,
Iola ,
Jeffersonville ,
Johnsonville ,
Keenes ,
Keensburg ,
Louisville ,
Maunie ,
Montrose ,
Mount Carmel ,
Mount Erie ,
Newtown ,
Noble ,
Norris City ,
Olney ,
Parkersburg ,
Phillipstown ,
Rose Hill ,
Sailor Springs ,
Sims ,
Springerton ,
St. Francisville ,
Ste. Marie ,
Sumner ,
Teutopolis ,
Watson ,
Wayne City ,
West Salem ,
Wheeler ,
Willow Hill ,
Xenia , and
Yale .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
David Reis since January 12, 2005. Reis was challenged by farmer and North Clay Board of Education member
Darren Bailey .
[300] In a rare victory for candidates supported by
Dan Proft's
Liberty Principles PAC ,
[301]
[302] Bailey defeated Reis in the 2018 Republican primary.
[303] Bailey then defeated Democratic candidate Cynthia Given, the Secretary of the Richland County Democratic Party, in the staunchly Republican district.
[304]
The 110th district includes all or parts of
Annapolis ,
Ashmore ,
Casey ,
Charleston ,
Flat Rock ,
Greenup ,
Humboldt ,
Hutsonville ,
Jewett ,
Kansas ,
Lawrenceville ,
Lerna ,
Marshall ,
Martinsville ,
Mattoon ,
Neoga ,
Oakland ,
Oblong ,
Palestine ,
Robinson ,
Russellville ,
Stoy ,
Toledo ,
West Union ,
West York , and
Westfield .
[33] The district had been represented by Republican
Reggie Phillips since January 14, 2015.
[305] On September 22, 2017, Phillips announced he would not run for a third term.
[32] The Republican challenger in this election was owner of the Miller Brothers Farms
Chris Miller .
[306] The Democratic challenger was retired
Eastern Illinois University professor Shirley Bell.
[307]
The 111th district, located in the
Metro East , includes all or parts of
Alton ,
Bethalto ,
East Alton ,
Edwardsville ,
Elsah ,
Godfrey ,
Granite City ,
Hartford ,
Holiday Shores ,
Madison ,
Mitchell ,
Pontoon Beach ,
Rosewood Heights ,
Roxana ,
South Roxana , and
Wood River .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Dan Beiser since his appointment in 2004.
[308] According to Illinois Election Data, the 111th district was the 4th most Republican district represented by a Democrat during the election.
[79] Beiser announced his retirement from the Illinois House of Representatives on August 30, 2017.
[15]
Monica Bristow , President of the RiverBend Growth Association, was sworn in on December 19, 2017, as his replacement.
[16] She would go on to be the Democratic candidate for the general election. The Republican challenger in this election was the Wood River Township Supervisor Mike Babcock, who has previously run for the 111th district in the past.
[309]
The 112th district, located in the
Metro East , includes all or parts of
Bethalto ,
Caseyville ,
Collinsville ,
Edwardsville ,
Fairmont City ,
Fairview Heights ,
Glen Carbon ,
Granite City ,
Madison ,
Maryville ,
O'Fallon ,
Pontoon Beach ,
Roxana ,
Shiloh ,
Swansea , and
Wood River .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Katie Stuart since January 11, 2017.
[310] According to Illinois Election Data, the 112th district was the 3rd most Republican district represented by a Democrat during the election.
[79]
Dwight Kay , former representative of the district, was the Republican challenger in this election.
[311]
The 113th district, located in the
Metro East , includes all or parts of
Belleville ,
Brooklyn ,
Caseyville ,
Collinsville ,
East St. Louis ,
Fairmont City ,
Fairview Heights ,
Granite City ,
Madison ,
Shiloh ,
Swansea ,
Venice , and
Washington Park .
[33] Democrat
Jay Hoffman , who has been a member of the
Illinois House of Representatives since January 9, 1991 (with a nine-month interruption in 1997), has represented the district since January 9, 2013.
[312]
St. Clair County Republican Committee chairman Doug Jameson was the Republican challenger in this election.
[313]
The 114th district, located in the
Metro East , includes all or parts of
Alorton ,
Belleville ,
Cahokia ,
Centreville ,
East St. Louis ,
Fairmont City ,
Fairview Heights ,
Freeburg ,
Lebanon ,
Mascoutah ,
Millstadt ,
O'Fallon ,
Rentchler ,
Sauget ,
Scott Air Force Base ,
Shiloh ,
Smithton and
Washington Park .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
LaToya Greenwood since January 11, 2017.
[314]
Centreville Township assessor Jason Madlock was the Republican challenger in this election.
[315]
The 115th district includes all or parts of
Alto Pass ,
Anna ,
Ashley ,
Ava ,
Belle Rive ,
Bluford ,
Bonnie ,
Campbell Hill ,
Carbondale ,
Centralia ,
Cobden ,
De Soto ,
Dix ,
Dongola ,
Du Bois ,
Du Quoin ,
Elkville ,
Gorham ,
Grand Tower ,
Harrison ,
Ina ,
Jonesboro ,
Makanda ,
Mill Creek ,
Mount Vernon ,
Murphysboro ,
Nashville ,
Opdyke ,
Pinckneyville ,
Radom ,
Richview ,
St. Johns ,
Tamaroa ,
Vergennes ,
Waltonville , and
Woodlawn .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Terri Bryant since January 14, 2015.
[316] Former teacher and
Illinois Education Association union leader Marsha Griffin was the Democratic challenger in this election.
[317]
The 116th district, located in parts of the
Metro East , includes all or parts of
Baldwin ,
Cahokia ,
Chester ,
Columbia ,
Coulterville ,
Cutler ,
Darmstadt ,
Du Quoin ,
Dupo ,
East Carondelet ,
Ellis Grove ,
Evansville ,
Fayetteville ,
Floraville ,
Fults ,
Hecker ,
Kaskaskia ,
Lenzburg ,
Maeystown ,
Marissa ,
Millstadt ,
New Athens ,
Paderborn ,
Percy ,
Pinckneyville ,
Prairie du Rocher ,
Red Bud ,
Rockwood ,
Ruma ,
Sauget ,
Smithton ,
Sparta ,
St. Libory ,
Steeleville ,
Tilden ,
Valmeyer ,
Waterloo , and
Willisville .
[33] The district has been represented by Democrat
Jerry Costello II since January 12, 2011.
[318] According to Illinois Election Data, the 116th district was the most Republican district represented by a Democrat during the election.
[79]
David Friess was the Republican challenger in this year's election.
[319]
The 117th district includes all or parts of
Benton ,
Buckner ,
Bush ,
Cambria ,
Carbondale ,
Carterville ,
Christopher ,
Colp ,
Crab Orchard ,
Creal Springs ,
Energy ,
Ewing ,
Freeman Spur ,
Granville ,
Hanaford ,
Herrin ,
Hurst ,
Johnston City ,
Macedonia ,
Marion ,
McLeansboro ,
Mulkeytown ,
North City ,
Orient ,
Pittsburg ,
Royalton ,
Sesser ,
Spillertown ,
Stonefort ,
Thompsonville ,
Valier ,
West City ,
West Frankfort ,
Whiteash , and
Zeigler .
[33] The district has been represented by Republican
Dave Severin since January 11, 2017.
[320] Jason Woolard, president of the Southern Illinois Central Labor Council for the
AFL-CIO , was the Democratic challenger to Severin in this election.
[321]
The 118th district includes all or parts of
Anna ,
Belknap ,
Belle Prairie City ,
Brookport ,
Broughton ,
Buncombe ,
Burnside ,
Cairo ,
Carbondale ,
Carrier Mills ,
Cave-In-Rock ,
Cypress ,
Dahlgren ,
Dongola ,
East Cape Girardeau ,
Eddyville ,
Eldorado ,
Elizabethtown ,
Equality ,
Galatia ,
Golconda ,
Goreville ,
Harrisburg ,
Joppa ,
Junction ,
Karnak ,
Makanda ,
Marion ,
McClure ,
McLeansboro ,
Metropolis ,
Mound City ,
Mounds ,
New Grand Chain ,
New Haven ,
Old Shawneetown ,
Olive Branch ,
Olmsted ,
Omaha ,
Pulaski ,
Raleigh ,
Ridgway ,
Rosiclare ,
Shawneetown ,
Simpson ,
Stonefort ,
Tamms ,
Thebes ,
Ullin , and
Vienna .
[33] The district had been represented by Democrat
Brandon Phelps since January 8, 2003.
[322] According to Illinois Election Data, the 118th district was the 2nd most Republican district represented by a Democrat during the election.
[79] Phelps stepped down, citing health reasons, and would be replaced by his cousin
Natalie Phelps Finnie .
[17]
Massac County's state's attorney
Patrick Windhorst ran in the election as the Republican challenger.
[323]
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