Выборы в Палату представителей штата Иллинойс 2018 г.

Выборы в Палату представителей штата Иллинойс 2018 г.

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Все 118 мест в Палате представителей Иллинойса 60 мест, необходимых для большинства
Majority party Minority party   Лидер Майк Мэдиган Джим Дуркин Партия Демократичный Республиканец Место лидера 22-е - Чикаго 82-й - Вестчестер Прошлые выборы 67 51 Мест выиграно 74 44 год Смена сиденья 7 7 Народное голосование 2 503 372 1,693,846 Процент 59,64% 40,36% Качать 5,77% 5,61%
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Спикер перед выборами Майк Мэдиган Демократический Избранный спикер Майк Мэдиган Демократический

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Во вторник, 6 ноября 2018 г., состоялись выборы в Палату представителей штата Иллинойс , в ходе которых были избраны представители всех 118 округов. Победители этих выборов участвовали в 101-й Генеральной Ассамблее с распределением мест между штатами на основе переписи населения США 2010 года . Демократическая партия провела большинство домов с 1997 годом инаугурация Генеральной Ассамблеи 101 произошла в среду 9 января, 2019. ^[1] Демократы переворачиваются 8 мест в то время как республиканцы переворачиваются 1 место, в результате чего чистой прибыли на 7 мест для Демократическое собрание.

В этот день также прошли выборы 18 округов штата Иллинойс , губернатора и вице-губернатора , конституционных чиновников штата и сената штата Иллинойс .

Результаты [ править ]

Выборы в Государственную палату штата Иллинойс, 2018 г. [2]
Партия		Голоса	Процент	% Изменять	Сиденья перед	Места после	+/–
	Демократичный	2 503 372	59,64%	5,77%	67	74	7
	Республиканец	1,693,846	40,36%	5,61%	51	44 год	7
	Запись	51	0,00%	N / A	0	0	0
Итоги		4 197 269	100,00%	-	118	118	-

Пенсии [ править ]

В Палате представителей Иллинойса 28 представителей (14 демократов и 14 республиканцев) решили либо уйти в отставку, либо не баллотироваться до выборов 2018 года.

Демократическая пенсия [ править ]

• 4-й округ: Синтия Сото : Сото баллотируется на место в муниципальном округе мелиорации воды . ^[3]
• 5-й округ: Джулиана Страттон : Страттон стала кандидатурой Дж. Б. Притцкера на губернаторских выборах 2018 года . ^[4]
• 17-й округ: Лаура Файн : 28 июля 2017 года Файн объявила о своем намерении баллотироваться на место в сенате, освобождаемое Дэниелом Биссом . ^[5]
• 21-й округ: Сильвана Табарес : 15 июня 2018 г. Табарес был назначен старейшиной 23-го прихода Чикаго после того, как Майк Залевски ушел в отставку с должности 31 мая 2018 г. ^[6]
• 25-й округ: Барбара Флинн Карри : лидер большинства Барбара Флинн Карри, женщина-депутат с самым большим сроком полномочий в истории штата Иллинойс, объявила о своем выходе на пенсию. ^[7]
• 34-й округ: Элджи Симс : после того, как сенатор штата Донн Троттер объявил о своей отставке, Симс был назначен на его место и приведен к присяге 26 января 2018 г. ^[8]
• 38-й округ: Эл-Райли : 26 сентября 2017 года Райли объявил, что не будет переизбираться на седьмой срок. ^[9]
• 57-й округ: Элейн Некриц объявила, что собирается уйти в отставку. Ее официальная отставка вступила в силу 2 октября 2017 года. ^[10]
• 58-й округ: Скотт Друри : Друри пытался баллотироваться на пост губернатора Иллинойса , но решил баллотироваться на пост генерального прокурора Иллинойса после выхода на пенсию Лизы Мэдиган . ^[11]
• 59-й округ: Кэрол Сенте : Сенте объявила, что не будет баллотироваться на второй срок 12 сентября 2017 г. ^[12]
• 67-й округ: Литеса Уоллес : Уоллес стал напарником Дэниела Бисса на губернаторских выборах 2018 года . ^[13]
• 85-й округ: Эмили Макэйси : Макейси ушла со своего места 2 июня 2017 года, чтобы, согласно Daily Southtown , «присоединиться к своему мужу, который согласился на работу за пределами штата». ^[14]
• 111-й округ: Дэн Байзер : 30 августа 2017 года Байзер объявил о своем уходе из Палаты представителей Иллинойса. ^[15] Байзер решил уйти в отставку в декабре 2017 года, и его сменила Моника Бристоу . ^[16]
• 118-й округ: Брэндон Фелпс : Фелпс ушел в отставку в сентябре 2017 года. На его место была назначена Натали Фелпс Финни . ^[17]

Республиканские пенсии [ править ]

• 42-й округ: Жанна Айвс : В октябре 2017 года Жанна Айвс объявила о своем намерении баллотироваться от республиканцев на пост губернатора Иллинойса в 2018 году, добавив, что она прекратила распространение петиций для представителя штата. ^[18]
• 47-й округ: Патти Беллок : 1 августа 2017 года заместитель лидера республиканской партии Беллок объявила о своем намерении уйти в отставку в конце срока. ^[19]
• 49-й округ: Майк Фортнер : 7 августа 2017 г. Фортнер объявил, что не будет переизбираться. ^[20]
• 51-й округ: Ник Зауэр : 1 августа 2018 года Politico сообщил о том, что Зауэр якобы использовал обнаженные фотографии своей бывшей девушки для сома для поиска онлайн-отношений с мужчинами. Затем Зауэр уйдет в отставку в 17:00 того же дня. ^{[21] [22]}
• 53-й округ: Дэвид Харрис : 4 октября 2017 года Харрис объявил о своем уходе из Дома Иллинойса, сославшись на разочарование из-за бюджетного тупика Иллинойса . Харрис был одним из республиканцев, которые пересекли партийную линию, чтобы проголосовать за выход из бюджетного тупика Иллинойса, который включал повышение подоходного налога. ^[23]
• 64-й округ: Барбара Уиллер : Уилер не будет баллотироваться на второй срок в 2018 году. ^[24]
• 65-й ​​округ: Стивен Андерссон : 16 августа 2017 года Андерссон объявил, что не будет добиваться переизбрания в Палату представителей Иллинойса в 2018 году во время выступления в Chicago Tonight . Андерссон был одним из республиканцев, проголосовавших за выход из тупика бюджета Иллинойса, который включал повышение подоходного налога. ^[25]
• 70-й округ: Боб Причард : 72-летний депутат объявил, что уйдет в отставку в конце 100-й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи. Причард был одним из республиканцев, проголосовавших за выход из тупика бюджета Иллинойса, который включал повышение подоходного налога. ^[26]
• 89-й округ: Брайан В. Стюарт : Стюарт освобождает свое место, чтобы баллотироваться на место в сенате, освобождаемое Тимом Бивинсом . ^[27]
• 99-й округ: Сара Войчицки Хименес : Войчицки Хименес объявила, что не будет добиваться переизбрания в 2018 году. ^[28]
• 101-й округ: Билл Митчелл : помощник республиканского лидера объявил, что не будет баллотироваться на следующий срок в доме штата Иллинойс 3 августа 2017 года. ^[29]
• 104-й округ: Чад Хейс : 7 июля 2017 года Хейс объявил о своем уходе из дома штата Иллинойс, сославшись на тупиковый бюджетный тупик. ^[30]
• 107-й округ: Джон Кавалетто : 18 сентября 2017 года Кавалетто объявил, что не будет добиваться переизбрания. ^[31]
• 110-й округ: Реджи Филлипс : 22 сентября 2017 года Филлипс объявил, что не будет баллотироваться на третий срок. ^[32]

Выборы по округам [ править ]

Район 1 [ править ]

Первый район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя части Forest View , а также все или части окрестностей Чикаго в Арчер Хайтс , Брайтон Парк , Чикаго Lawn , Garfield Ridge , Нью - Йорке и Западном Элсдон . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Дэниелом Дж. Бёрк с 9 января 2013 года, ранее обслуживая 23-й округ с 9 января 1991 года по 9 января 2013 года. ^[35] Берк столкнулся с основным претендентом на роль Аарона Ортиса., преподаватель и консультант средней школы Back of the Yards. ^[36] После победы над Бёрком на праймериз, Ортис не столкнулся с соперником-республиканцем.

Район 2 [ править ]

Второй район включает в себя все или часть из окрестностей Чикаго из Брони площади , Бриджпорт , Брайтон Парка , Нижний West Side , МакКинли Парк , Рядом с южной стороны , Near West Side , и Нью - Йорка . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Терезой Ма с 11 января 2017 года. ^[39] Мах не сталкивался ни с кандидатом от Демократической партии на своих первичных выборах, ни с кандидатом от республиканцев на всеобщих выборах.

Район 3 [ править ]

Третий район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя часть Elmwood Park , а также все или части окрестностей Чикаго в Остине , Belmont Cragin , Даннинг , Hermosa , Логана площадь , Montclare и Portage Park . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Луисом Арройо с момента его назначения в декабре 2006 года. Он был помощником лидера большинства в Палате представителей Иллинойса во время 100-й Генеральной Ассамблеи. ^[40] Арройо не столкнулся ни с соперником-демократом на своих предварительных выборах, ни с соперником-республиканцем на всеобщих выборах.

Район 4 [ править ]

4 - й район включает части окрестностей Чикаго в Hermosa , Humboldt Park , Logan Square и West Town . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Синтией Сото с 10 января 2001 года. ^[41] Сото баллотировалась в комиссию муниципального округа по мелиорации воды Большого Чикаго и не баллотировалась на переизбрание на свое место. ^[3] Демократические праймериз за место в 4-м округе показали четыре кандидата.

• Айрис Дж. Миллан, координатор по связям с общественностью Колледжа Уилбура Райта , бывший менеджер по развитию сообществ Службы Св. Иосифа и бывший директор по связям с общественностью 1-го отделения городского округа Чикаго . ^[42]
• Аликс С. Паттисон, сотрудник кампании и помощник в Конгрессе женщины- конгрессмена Яны Шаковски , бывшего члена местного школьного совета и наставника Общинной академии Хосе де Диего, Уикер-Парк, и бывшего комиссара Комиссии округа Кук по делам женщин. ^[43]
• Делия К. Рамирес , бывший председатель кампании Ирисарри за 26-й округ Олдермана, бывший заместитель директора Общества обновления сообщества и бывший исполнительный директор Центра изменения жизни. ^[44]
• Энн Шоу, общественный деятель и адвокат по гражданским правам. ^[45]

После победы на первичных выборах Рамирес не столкнется с республиканским соперником на всеобщих выборах.

Район 5 [ править ]

Пятый район включает в себя части из окрестностей Чикаго из Брони площади , Avalon Park , Дуглас , Englewood , Фуллер парк , Гранд - Бульвар , Большой Гранд Crossing , Loop , Near North Side , Near South Side , Саут - Шор , Washington Park и Woodlawn . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Джулианой Стрэттон с 11 января 2017 года. ^[46] Страттон позже стал губернаторомНапарница Дж. Б. Притцкера на пост вице-губернатора , оставив свое кресло открытым. ^[4] На праймериз от Демократической партии за место в 5-м округе участвовали четыре кандидата.

• Фелиция Буллок, первый кандидат и закупщик. ^[47]
• Кен Данкин , бывший представитель 5-го округа, проиграл свою основную гонку в 2016 году бывшему представителю Джулиане Стрэттон.
• Ламонт Робинсон , владелец малого бизнеса, директор Института лидерства Каппа при средней школе Кенвуда и член Ассоциации предпринимателей 51-й улицы. ^[48]
• Дилара Сайид, впервые кандидат и волонтер нескольких кампаний и кандидатов более 15 лет, педагог и технический предприниматель. ^[49]

После победы на первичных выборах Робинсон не столкнется с республиканским соперником на всеобщих выборах. Благодаря своему избранию и приведению к присяге Ламонт Робинсон вошел в историю, став первым открытым цветным ЛГБТК-человеком, который работал в Генеральной Ассамблее Иллинойса. ^[50]

Район 6 [ править ]

Шестой район включает в себя части из окрестностей Чикаго из Брони площади , Бриджпорт , Чикаго Lawn , Дуглас , Englewood , Фуллер парк , Гранд - Бульвар , Большой Гранд Crossing , Loop , Near North Side , Near South Side , Near West Side , Нью - Йорке , и Западный Энглвуд . ^{[33] [34]} Округ представляет демократ Соня Харпер с момента ее назначения в октябре 2015 года. ^[51] Харпер не столкнулась ни с соперником-демократом на ее предварительных выборах, ни с соперником-республиканцем на всеобщих выборах.

Район 7 [ править ]

7-й округ, расположенный в районе Чикаголенд , включает в себя все или части Беллвуда , Беркли , Бродвью , Форест-Парк , Хиллсайд , Ла-Гранж-Парк , Мэйвуд , Мелроуз-Парк , Нортлейк , Оук-Брук , Ривер-Форест , Вестчестер и Вестерн-Спрингс . ^[33] С 9 января 2013 года округ был представлен демократом Эмануэлем «Крисом» Уэлчем . ^[52] Уэлч не столкнулся ни с одним соперником-демократом на своих предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо соперником-республиканцем на всеобщих выборах.

Район 8 [ править ]

Восьмой район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя все или часть Berwyn , Брукфилд , Forest Park , La Grange , Ли - Парк Grange , North Riverside , и Ки - Парк и части Чикаго города в Остине . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Ла Шоном Фордом с 10 января 2007 года. ^[53] Форд не столкнулся ни с соперником-демократом на своих предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо соперником-республиканцем на всеобщих выборах.

Район 9 [ править ]

Девятый район включает в себя часть из окрестностей Чикаго из Восточного Garfield Park , Lincoln Park , Loop , Нижний West Side , Near North Side , Near West Side , North Lawndale , Южная Лондейла , West Garfield Park и West Town . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Артом Тернером с декабря 2010 года. Он был заместителем лидера большинства в Палате представителей Иллинойса во время 100-й Генеральной Ассамблеи. ^[54] Тернер не столкнулся ни с одним соперником-демократом на своих предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо соперником-республиканцем на всеобщих выборах.

Район 10 [ править ]

Десятый район включает в себя часть из окрестностей Чикаго в Остине , East Garfield Park , Humboldt Park , Lincoln Park , Logan Square , Near North Side , Near West Side , West Garfield Park и West Town . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Мелиссой Коньирс-Эрвин с 11 января 2017 года. ^[55] Коньирс-Эрвин не столкнулась ни с одним претендентом от Демократической партии на ее предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо республиканским претендентом на всеобщих выборах.

Район 11 [ править ]

Округ 11 включает в себя части из окрестностей Чикаго в Олбани Парк , Эйвондейле , Ирвинг парк , вид на озеро , Lincoln Park , Lincoln Square , Логан площади и Северного центра . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Энн Уильямс с 12 января 2011 года. ^[56] Уильямс не столкнулась ни с одним претендентом от Демократической партии на ее предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо республиканским претендентом на всеобщих выборах.

Район 12 [ править ]

12 район включает части окрестностей Чикаго в виде на озере , Lincoln Park , Near North Side и Uptown . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Сарой Фейгенхольц с 11 января 1995 года. ^[57] Файгенхольц не столкнулась ни с одним претендентом от Демократической партии на своих предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо республиканским претендентом на всеобщих выборах.

Район 13 [ править ]

13 район включает в себя часть из окрестностей Чикаго в Олбани Парка , Эджвотер , вид на озере , Северный центр , Северный парк , Роджерс Парк , Uptown и Западный гребень . ^{[33] [34]} С декабря 2006 года округ был представлен демократом Грегом Харрисом . Он был помощником лидера большинства в Палате представителей Иллинойса во время 100-й Генеральной Ассамблеи. ^[58] Харрис не столкнулся ни с одним соперником-демократом на своих предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо соперником-республиканцем на всеобщих выборах.

Округ 14 [ править ]

Четырнадцатый район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя часть Эванстон и включает в себя части в окрестностях Чикаго в Edgewater , Роджерс Парка , Uptown и Западный гребень . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Келли Кэссиди с момента ее назначения в мае 2011 года. ^[59] Кэссиди столкнулся с главным соперником Артура Ноя Сигела, бывшего работника кампании Берни Сандерса и владельца бизнеса в строительстве. ^[60] После победы на первичных выборах Кэссиди не столкнется ни с одним соперником-республиканцем на всеобщих выборах.

Округ 15 [ править ]

Пятнадцатый район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя части Glenview , Morton Grove , Niles , Парк - Ридж , и Skokie и включает в себя части в окрестностях Чикаго в Олбани Парк , Форест Глен , Ирвинг Парк , Jefferson Park , North Park и Норвуд Парк . ^{[33] [34]} С ноября 2004 года округ был представлен демократом Джоном Д'Амико . ^[61]Д'Амико столкнулся с соперником-республиканцем от Аманды Била, впервые кандидатом, бывшим учителем государственной школы Чикаго и бывшим президентом местной родительской организации Moms Club Северо-Западного Чикаголенда. ^[62]

Район 16 [ править ]

16 - й район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя части Lincolnwood , Morton Grove , и Skokie и включает в себя часть из окрестностей Чикаго из Северного парка и Западного хребта . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен демократом Лу Лэнгом с момента его назначения в июле 1987 года. ^[63] Ланг не столкнулся ни с одним соперником от Демократической партии на своих предварительных выборах, ни с каким-либо соперником от Республиканской партии на всеобщих выборах. После победы на выборах Ланг уйдет в отставку за два дня до инаугурации, чтобы работать лоббистом. ^[64] Йехиэль Марк Калишбыл назначен на место. ^[65]

Район 17 [ править ]

17-й округ, расположенный в районе Чикаго , включает в себя все или части Эванстон , Гленвью , Гольф , Мортон-Гроув , Нортбрук , Скоки и Уилметт . ^[33] Округ был представлен демократом Лорой Файн с 9 января 2013 года. ^[66] 28 июля 2017 года Файн объявила о своем намерении баллотироваться на место в сенате, освобожденное Дэниелом Биссом , оставив свое место открытым. ^[5] Демократические праймериз на 17-е место в округе показали пять кандидатов.

• Кэнданс Чоу, президент школьного совета 65 округа Эванстон / Скоки. ^[67]
• Пит Дагер, бывший заместитель политического директора Национального комитета Демократической партии , бывший директор специальных проектов Белого дома и бывший сотрудник президента Билла Клинтона . ^[68]
• Александра Эйденберг, президент и соучредитель страховой компании, основатель We Will, работала над кампаниями представителя штата Иллинойс Роберта Мартвика , представителя США Чуи Гарсиа и сенатора США Берни Сандерса . ^[69]
• Дженнифер Гонг-Гершовиц , бесплатный поверенный Национального центра правосудия в отношении иммигрантов , член-основатель и сопредседатель Целевой группы по делам детей без сопровождения в штате Иллинойс и член правления Образовательного фонда Glenview. ^[70]
• Мэри Рита Люке, поверенный, участковый волонтер Демократической партии городка Найлс и бывший член школьного совета округа Эванстон / Скоки. ^[71]

На республиканских предварительных выборах, занявших 17-е место в округе, участвовал Питер Ли, поверенный и президент Корейской ассоциации Чикаго. ^[72]

Округ 18 [ править ]

18-й округ, расположенный в районе Чикаголенд , включает в себя все или части Дирфилда , Эванстона , Гленко , Гленвью , Кенилворта , Нортбрука , Нортфилда , Уилметта и Виннетка . ^[33] Округ был представлен демократом Робин Гэйбл с момента ее назначения в апреле 2010 года. ^[73] Республиканской кандидатурой на этих выборах была Джули Чо, консультант по операциям. ^[74]

Район 19 [ править ]

19 - й район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя части Elmwood Park , Харвуд Хайтс , Norridge и River Grove и включает в себя части в окрестностях Чикаго в Даннинг , Форест Глен , Джефферсон Парк , Норвуд Парк , О'Хара и Portage Park . ^{[33] [34]} С 9 января 2013 года округ был представлен демократом Робертом Мартвиком . ^[75]Мартвик столкнулся с главным претендентом на роль Джеффри Ла Порта, офицера полиции, бывшего директора Торговой палаты Гладстон-Парк и бывшего представителя родителей Onahan Elementary LSC. ^[76] Республиканской соперницей на этих выборах была Амми Кессем, сержант полиции и активная прихожанка католической церкви Святой Моники. ^[77]

Район 20 [ править ]

Округ 20, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя часть Des Plaines , Franklin Park , Harwood Heights , Niles , Norridge , Park Ridge , Rosemont , и Schiller Park и включает в себя часть из окрестностей Чикаго из Dunning , Edison Park , Норвуд Парка , и О'Хара . ^{[33] [34]} Район был представлен республиканцем Майклом МакОлиффом.с момента своего назначения в июле 1996 года. Он был помощником республиканского лидера Палаты представителей Иллинойса во время 100-й Генеральной Ассамблеи. ^[78] МакОлифф - единственный республиканец, который служит частям Чикаго в доме штата Иллинойс. Согласно данным о выборах в Иллинойсе, 20-й округ был самым демократическим округом, представленным республиканцем во время выборов. ^[79] Претендентом от Демократической партии на этих выборах был Мерри Марвиг, бывший кандидат от Демократической партии по этому округу в 2016 году и владелец компании по защите данных. После победы на предварительных выборах Марвиг объявила, что сойдет с дистанции, сказав, что «изменившиеся обстоятельства в моей семье вынудили меня пересмотреть свое решение». ^[80] После того, как Марвиг ушел из гонки, Маколифф не столкнется с другим демократическим претендентом на всеобщих выборах.

Район 21 [ править ]

21 - й район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя часть Bedford Park , Bridgeview , Цицерон , Forest View , Lyons , Маккук , Риверсайд , Stickney и встречи на высшем уровне и включает в себя части в окрестностях Чикаго в Брайтоне Парка , Garfield Ridge , Lower West Side , Мак-Кинли-Парк и Южный Лондейл . ^{[33] [34]} Район представляла демократ Сильвана Табарес.с 9 января 2013 года. ^[81] После победы на праймериз, Табарес была назначена старейшиной 23-го прихода Чикаго 15 июня 2018 года после того, как Майк Залевски ушел в отставку 31 мая 2018 года. ^[6] Селина Вильянуэва , участие молодежи менеджер Коалиции за права иммигрантов и беженцев Иллинойса (ICIRR) и бывший директор организации Chicago Votes был назначен 24 июля 2018 года на должность представителя штата. ^[82] На всеобщих выборах Вильянуэва не встретил соперника-республиканца.

Район 22 [ править ]

22 - й район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя часть Bedford Park и Бербанк и включает в себя все или часть из окрестностей Чикаго из Арчера Хайтса , Ashburn , Брайтон Парка , Чикаго Lawn , Clearing , Парка Gage , Garfield Ridge , West Элсдона и Западная лужайка . ^{[33] [34]} Округ был представлен Майком Мэдиганом с 13 января 1971 года. Он был 67-м спикером Палаты представителей.с 1983 по 1995 год и был 69-м спикером палаты представителей с 1997 года. ^[83] Он был председателем Демократической партии Иллинойса с 1998 года. ^[84] Мэдиган не сталкивался ни с какими соперниками от демократов на своих праймериз, ни с каким-либо соперником от республиканцев на выборах Всеобщие выборы.

Район 23 [ править ]

23-й район, расположенный в районе Чикаголэнда , включает части Бедфорд-парка , Бервина , Бриджвью , Брукфилда , Бербанка , Цицерона , сельской местности , Хикори-Хиллз , Ходжкинса , Джастиса , Ла-Гранжа , парка Ла-Грейндж , Маккука , Риверсайда и Саммита . ^[33] С декабря 2008 года район был представлен демократом Майклом Залевски . ^[85] Залевский не столкнулся ни с какими соперниками от Демократической партии на своих предварительных выборах или с соперниками от Республиканской партии на всеобщих выборах.

Район 24 [ править ]

24 - й район, расположенный в Chicagoland области, включает в себя часть Berwyn , Брукфилд , Цицерон , Риверсайд и Stickney и включает в себя часть Чикаго города в Южном Лондейле . ^{[33] [34]} В районе был представлен демократом Элизабет «Лиза» Hernandez с 10 января 2007 года ^[86] Hernandez перед основной соперник Роберта Рафаэль Рейес, вице - президент Realty Чикаго, работал над Антонио Виллэрэйгоса «с Кампания мэра Лос-Анджелесаи выпускница Института латиноамериканского сообщества в Конгрессе, округ Колумбия ^[87] После победы на предварительных выборах Эрнандес не столкнется с республиканским соперником на всеобщих выборах.

Район 25 [ править ]

25 - й район включает в себя части из окрестностей Чикаго в Calumet Хайтс , Ист - Сайде , Hegewisch , Гайд - парк , Kenwood , Южной Чикаго , Южной Диринг , Саут - Шор и Woodlawn . ^{[33] [34]} Район был представлен демократом Барбарой Флинн Карри с 13 января 1993 года. Она служила в Доме Иллинойса с января 1979 года. Она была лидером большинства в Доме Иллинойса с 1997 года. ^[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.

District 26[edit]

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]

District 27[edit]

The 27th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 28[edit]

The 28th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 29[edit]

The 29th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 30[edit]

The 30th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 31[edit]

The 31st district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 32[edit]

The 32nd district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 33[edit]

The 33rd district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 34[edit]

The 34th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 35[edit]

The 35th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 36[edit]

The 36th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 37[edit]

The 37th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 38[edit]

The 38th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 39[edit]

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.

District 40[edit]

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.

District 41[edit]

The 41st district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 42[edit]

The 42nd district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

• Ryan Edward Byrne, Director of Marketing for Cunningham Trading Systems, LLC and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.^[133]
• Amy Grant, former school teacher of Pittsburgh Public Schools, DuPage County Board member since her election in 2012, and a Milton Township Republican Committeewoman since 2006.^[134]
• Burt Minor, former member of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, former alderman of Warrenville, Illinois, and a retired USAF Officer Lieutenant Colonel.^[135]

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]

District 43[edit]

The 43rd district, located in the Chicagoland 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, propert management company owner, member of the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association, and President of the Elgin Southwest Area Neighbors.^[139]

District 44[edit]

The 44th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 45[edit]

The 45th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 46[edit]

The 46th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 47[edit]

The 47th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 48[edit]

The 48th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 49[edit]

The 49th district, located in the Chicagoland 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 Republican primary featured two candidates. Tonia Jane Khouri, business owner, DuPage County board member, and chair of the DuPage County Economic Development Committee.^[157] Nic Zito, CEO of Rev3 Innovation Center, member of the DuPage PADS Homelessness Awareness board of directors, and member of the International Business Innovation Association board of directors.^[158] Khouri would go on to become the Republican nominee. The Democratic nominee for this election was Karina Villa, 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.^[159]

District 50[edit]

The 50th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 51[edit]

The 51st district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 52[edit]

The 52nd district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 53[edit]

The 53rd district, located in the Chicagoland 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 2009–2011 in the 66th district.^[171]

District 54[edit]

The 54th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 55[edit]

The 55th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 56[edit]

The 56th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 57[edit]

The 57th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 58[edit]

The 58th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 59[edit]

The 59th district, located in the Chicagoland 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 2001–2018.^[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.

District 60[edit]

The 60th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 61[edit]

The 61st district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 62[edit]

The 62nd district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 63[edit]

The 63rd district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 64[edit]

The 64th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 65[edit]

The 65th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 66[edit]

The 66th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 67[edit]

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.

District 68[edit]

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]

District 69[edit]

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]

District 70[edit]

The 70th district, located partly in the Chicagoland 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]

District 71[edit]

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]

District 72[edit]

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]

District 73[edit]

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.

District 74[edit]

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.

District 75[edit]

The 75th district, located in parts of the Chicagoland 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.

District 76[edit]

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 La Salle 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.

District 77[edit]

The 77th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 78[edit]

The 78th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 79[edit]

The 79th district, located mostly in the Chicagoland 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]

District 80[edit]

The 80th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 81[edit]

The 81st district, located in the Chicagoland 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 2002–2004.^[239]

District 82[edit]

The 82nd district, located in the Chicagoland 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

The Democratic nominee for this election was Tom Chlystek, Alderman for the City of Darien in Ward 4.^[242]

District 83[edit]

The 83rd district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 84[edit]

The 84th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]

District 85[edit]

The 85th district, located in the Chicagoland 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.

District 86[edit]

The 86th district, located in the Chicagoland 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]