Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Elections for the office of Illinois House of Representatives were held in Illinois on November 6, 2012. All 118 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 5, 2011. Petitions could be circulated starting on September 6, 2011. The primary Election Day was March 20, 2012.
Incumbents retiring
A total of 19 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
Name | Party | Current Office |
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Bill Cunningham | ![]() |
House District 35 |
Chapin Rose | ![]() |
House District 110 |
Charles Krezwick | ![]() |
House District 37 |
Chris Nybo | ![]() |
House District 41 |
Constance A. Howard | ![]() |
House District 34 |
Daniel K. Biss | ![]() |
House District 17 |
Dave Winters | ![]() |
House District 68 |
Dena Carli | ![]() |
House District 1 |
Franco Coladipietro | ![]() |
House District 45 |
Harry R. Ramey, Jr. | ![]() |
House District 55 |
Jason Barickman | ![]() |
House District 105 |
Jerry L. Mitchell | ![]() |
House District 90 |
Joseph M. Lyons | ![]() |
House District 19 |
Karen May | ![]() |
House District 58 |
Karen Yarbrough | ![]() |
House District 7 |
Kimberly du Buclet | ![]() |
House District 26 |
Lisa M. Dugan | ![]() |
House District 79 |
Michael Connelly | ![]() |
House District 48 |
Scott Penny | ![]() |
House District 113 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Illinois House of Representatives:
Illinois House of Representatives | |||
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Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
Democratic Party | 64 | 71 | |
Republican Party | 54 | 47 | |
Total | 118 | 118 |
Campaign spending
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Illinois in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign spending in state house races, including spending in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
---|---|---|
2010 | 261 | $50,734,623 |
2008 | 224 | $42,866,912 |
2006 | 214 | $38,897,487 |
2004 | 236 | $36,703,698 |
2002 | 289 | $35,803,555 |
In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in state house elections was $50,734,623. The top 10 contributors were:[2]
Donor | Amount |
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Illinois Democratic Party | $5,100,516 |
House Republican Organization of Illinois | $1,304,567 |
Illinois Republican Party | $1,302,517 |
Illinois Education Association | $807,027 |
Citizens to Elect Tom Cross | $769,486 |
Illinois House Republican Organization | $700,651 |
Illinois Healthcare Association | $675,393 |
Hoffman, Jay C | $543,711 |
Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $520,270 |
Illinois State Medical Society | $517,693 |
Qualifications
Article IV of the Illinois Constitution states: To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to represent.

Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Illinois
The Democratic-controlled state legislature passed a redistricting plan on May 27, 2011, which was signed by the governor on June 3, 2011. Republican representatives and the League of Women Voters challenged the redistricting plan in state and federal court. The maps were upheld.[3]
These tables show the old state House districts with the most and least population following the 2010 census. The target population for new districts was 108,734.[4]
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List of candidates
District 1
Note: Incumbent Dena Carli (D) did not run for re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Daniel Burke
- Incumbent Burke first assumed office in 1991.
- Daniel Burke
November 6 General election candidates:
Daniel Burke: 18,561
District 2
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Joe Trutin: 1,872
- Edward J. Acevedo: 3,458
- Incumbent Acevedo first assumed office in 1997.
- Temoc Morfin: 989
- Note: Lani Wong was running but was removed from the ballot on January 4, 2012.[5]
November 6 General election candidates:
Edward J. Acevedo: 18,559
District 3
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Luis Arroyo: 4,254
- Incumbent Arroyo first assumed office in 2006.
- Luis Arroyo: 4,254
Note: Denise Gordils Garcia was running but was removed from the ballot on January 4, 2012.[6]
November 6 General election candidates:
Luis Arroyo: 19,636
District 4
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Cynthia Soto: 4,336
Incumbent Soto first assumed office in 2001.
- Cynthia Soto: 4,336
November 6 General election candidates:
Cynthia Soto: 27,029
District 5
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Kenneth Dunkin: 8,200
Incumbent Dunkin first assumed office in 2003.
- Dori Collins: 2,267
- Kenneth Dunkin: 8,200
- Note: John Hu withdrew from the race on January 18, 2012.[7]
November 6 General election candidates:
Kenneth Dunkin: 36,210
District 6
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Esther Golar: 6,766
- Incumbent Golar first assumed office in 2006.
- Esther Golar: 6,766
November 6 General election candidates:
Esther Golar: 31,283
District 7
Note: Incumbent Karen Yarbrough (D) did not run for re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Princess Dempsey: 1,007
- Beyonca Johnson: 1,634
- Chris Welch: 4,670
- Rory Hoskins: 4,634
- Note: Unofficial results show Welch defeated Hoskins by 36 votes. Since the race was so close it was not called until April 3.[8][9]
- Note: Sherby Miller was running but withdrew on January 24, 2012.[10]
November 6 General election candidates:
Chris Welch: 35,505
District 8
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- La Shawn K. Ford: 8,889
- Incumbent Ford first assumed office in 2007.
- La Shawn K. Ford: 8,889
November 6 General election candidates:
La Shawn K. Ford: 37,824
District 9
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Arthur Turner II: 7,784
- Incumbent Turner first assumed office in 2011.
- Arthur Turner II: 7,784
November 6 General election candidates:
Arthur Turner II: 33,967
District 10
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Derrick Smith: 7,247
- Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 2011.
- Tom Swiss: 2,193
- Derrick Smith: 7,247
- Note: Vetress Boyce was running but withdrew on January 13, 2012.[11]
November 6 General election candidates:
Derrick Smith: 25,417
Lance Tyson (10th District Unity): 15,007
- Note: Kimberly Small (R) was running but was removed on August 6, 2012.[12] Derrick Smith was removed from office due to a federal bribery charge, but remained on the ballot.[13]
District 11
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Ann M. Williams: 5,361
- Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2011.
- Ann M. Williams: 5,361
November 6 General election candidates:
Ann M. Williams: 35,783
District 12
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Sara Feigenholtz: 7,559
Incumbent Feigenholtz first assumed office in 1995.
- Sara Feigenholtz: 7,559
November 6 General election candidates:
Sara Feigenholtz: 40,397
District 13
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Gregory Harris: 5.887
- Incumbent Harris first assumed office in 2007.
- Gregory Harris: 5.887
November 6 General election candidates:
Gregory Harris: 33,488
District 14
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Kelly M. Cassidy: 6,163
Incumbent Cassidy first assumed office in 2011.
- Paula A. Basta: 3,732
- Kelly M. Cassidy: 6,163
November 6 General election candidates:
Kelly M. Cassidy: 32,777
District 15
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- John D'Amico: 5,638
- Incumbent D'Amico first assumed office in 2005.
- John D'Amico: 5,638
- Note: Gregory A. Bedell filed to run but was removed from the ballot on January 10, 2012.[14] He was later put on the general election ballot as a petition candidate, but was again removed on August 6, 2012.
November 6 General election candidates:
John D'Amico: 27,928
District 16
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Lou Lang: 5,285
- Incumbent Lang first assumed office in 1987.
- Lou Lang: 5,285
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- William Vincent Romano: 2,492
- William Vincent Romano: 2,492
November 6 General election candidates:
Lou Lang: 22,281
William Vincent Romano: 10,431
District 17
Note: Incumbent Daniel K. Biss (D) won election to the state Senate in District 9.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Laura Fine: 7,928
- Laura Fine: 7,928
- Note: Jeffrey P. Smith was running but withdrew from the race on January 12, 2012.[15]
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Kyle Frank: 5,772
- Kyle Frank: 5,772
November 6 General election candidates:
Laura Fine: 32,876
Kyle Frank: 17,088
District 18
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Robyn Gabel: 9,909
- Incumbent Gabel first assumed office in 2010.
- Robyn Gabel: 9,909
November 6 General election candidates:
Robyn Gabel: 32,545
Eric J. Lieberman: 19,292
District 19
Note: Incumbent Joseph M. Lyons (D) did not run for re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Sandra Stoppa: 3,512
- Robert F. Martwick, Jr.: 4,810
November 6 General election candidates:
Robert F. Martwick, Jr.: 25,598
District 20
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Bruce Randazzo: 4,553
- Bruce Randazzo: 4,553
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Michael McAuliffe: 6,229
- Incumbent McAuliffe first assumed office in 1997.
- Michael McAuliffe: 6,229
November 6 General election candidates:
Bruce Randazzo: 15,286
Michael McAuliffe: 23,462
District 21
Note: Incumbent Michael Zalewski (D) won re-election in District 23.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Rudy Lozano: 3,490
- Silvana Tabares: 3,820
- Note: Al Cacciottolo was running but withdrew on January 12, 2012.[16]
November 6 General election candidates:
Silvana Tabares: 15,606
District 22
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Michael Madigan: 9,860
Incumbent Madigan first assumed office in 1971.
- Olivia Trejo: 582
- Michele J. Piszczor: 2,232
- Mike Rodriguez: 347
- Michael Madigan: 9,860
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Robert Handzik: 1,290
- Robert Handzik: 1,290
November 6 General election candidates:
Michael Madigan: 21,755
Robert Handzik: 6,599
District 23
Note: Incumbent Daniel Burke (D) won re-election in District 1.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Michael Zalewski: 4,265
- Incumbent Zalewski first assumed office in 2009.
- Michael Zalewski: 4,265
- Note: Anna Goral withdrew before the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
Michael Zalewski: 19,513
District 24
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Elizabeth Hernandez: 3,754
- Incumbent Hernandez first assumed office in 2003.
- Neftalie Gonzalez: 296
- Robert Reyes: 1,907
- Elizabeth Hernandez: 3,754
November 6 General election candidates:
Elizabeth Hernandez: 19,249
District 25
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Barbara Flynn Currie: 11,244
- Incumbent Currie first assumed office in 1979.
- Barbara Flynn Currie: 11,244
November 6 General election candidates:
Barbara Flynn Currie: 36,349
District 26
Note: Incumbent Kimberly du Buclet (D) did not run for re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Christian Mitchell: 6,739
- Kenny Johnson: 6,238
- Christian Mitchell: 6,739
- Note: LaConyer Davis withdrew from the race on December 28, 2011.[17]
November 6 General election candidates:
Christian Mitchell: 37,002
District 27
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Monique D. Davis: 10,431
- Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 1987.
- Preston Brown, Jr.: 3,712
- Monique D. Davis: 10,431
November 6 General election candidates:
Monique D. Davis: 43,532
District 28
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Robert Rita: 9,054
- Incumbent Rita first assumed office in 2003.
- Robert Rita: 9,054
- Note: Michael E. Mayden was removed from the ballot on January 17, 2012.[18] James J. Taylor and Patricia Hanson both withdrew from the race on January 24, 2012.[19]
November 6 General election candidates:
Robert Rita: 37,179
District 29
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Thaddeus Jones: 11,892
- Incumbent Jones first assumed office in 2011.
- Thaddeus Jones: 11,892
November 6 General election candidates:
Thaddeus Jones: 40,000
District 30
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- William Davis: 8,529
- Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2003.
- William Davis: 8,529
November 6 General election candidates:
William Davis: 32,246
District 31
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Mary E. Flowers: 9,464
- Incumbent Flowers first assumed office in 1985.
- Mary E. Flowers: 9,464
November 6 General election candidates:
Mary E. Flowers: 35,765
District 32
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Andre Thapedi: 6,046
- Incumbent Thapedi first assumed office in 2009.
- Bobby Joe Johnson: 2,043
- Andre Thapedi: 6,046
November 6 General election candidates:
Andre Thapedi: 29,515
District 33
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Marlow H. Colvin: 11,539
- Incumbent Colvin first assumed office in 2001.
- Marlow H. Colvin: 11,539
- Note: After winning the primary, Colvin announced in late March that he would be resigning his seat in the House. Democratic committeemen appointed Marcus Evans to run in his place.[20]
November 6 General election candidates:
Marcus Evans: 40,150
District 34
Note: Incumbent Constance A. Howard (D) did not run for re-election. She resigned from the House on July 9, 2012.[21]
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Elgie R. Sims, Jr.: 5,938
- Incumbent Sims first assumed office in 2012.[22]
- Richard A. Wooten: 3,557
- Paul Steven Gregoire: 479
- Kyle Kasperek: 2,134
- Sandra J. Wortham: 2,860
- Elgie R. Sims, Jr.: 5,938
November 6 General election candidates:
Elgie R. Sims, Jr.: 41,423
District 35
Note: Incumbent Bill Cunningham (D) won election to the 18th District seat in the Illinois State Senate.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Frances Ann Hurley: 6,782
- Anthony R. Martin: 4,024
- Andrew Byrne Hodorowicz: 1,872
- Frances Ann Hurley: 6,782
- Note: Joseph Bird was running but withdrew from the race on January 12, 2012.[23]
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Steven Williams: 5,648
- Steven Williams: 5,648
November 6 General election candidates:
Frances Ann Hurley: 34,590
Ricardo Fernandez: 16,022
- Note: Steven Williams withdrew from the race on July 16, 2012.[24] Fernandez also ran for Illinois State Senate in 2012.[25]
District 36
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Kelly M. Burke: 7,102
- Incumbent Burke first assumed office in 2011.
- Kelly M. Burke: 7,102
November 6 General election candidates:
Kelly M. Burke: 29,910
Bob Shelstrom: 14,158
District 37
Note: Incumbent Charles Krezwick (D) did not run for election to a full term.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Renee Kosel: 10,506
- Incumbent Kosel first assumed office in 1997.
- Renee Kosel: 10,506
November 6 General election candidates:
Renee Kosel: 42,291
District 38
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Al Riley: 8,374
- Incumbent Riley first assumed office in 2007.
- Clifton Graham, Jr.: 3,282
- Al Riley: 8,374
November 6 General election candidates:
Al Riley: 43,055
District 39
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Maria Antonia Berrios: 4,021
- Incumbent Berrios first assumed office in 2003.
- Will Guzzardi: 3,896
- Maria Antonia Berrios: 4,021
Note: Unofficial results showed Guzzardi trailing Berrios by 125 votes.[26] He filed for a recount on April 16.[27] On May 1, 2012, he conceded defeated.[28]
November 6 General election candidates:
Maria Antonia Berrios: 22,870
District 40
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Deb Mell: 4,011
- Incumbent Mell first assumed office in 2009.
- Deb Mell: 4,011
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Antoinette Puccio-Johnson: 1,142
- Antoinette Puccio-Johnson: 1,142
November 6 General election candidates:
Deb Mell: 21,744
Antoinette Puccio-Johnson: 4,909
District 41
Note: Incumbent Chris Nybo (R) ran for the District 24 seat in the Illinois State Senate.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Darlene Senger: 11,176
- Incumbent Senger first assumed office in 2009.
- Darlene Senger: 11,176
November 6 General election candidates:
Darlene Senger: 38,291
District 42
Note: Incumbent Sandra M. Pihos (R) won re-election in District 48.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- William R. Adams: 2,939
- William R. Adams: 2,939
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Chris Hage: 4,738
- Dave Carlin: 2,002
- Jeanne M. Ives: 5,436
- Laura M. Pollastrini: 3,015
November 6 General election candidates:
William R. Adams: 19,481
Jeanne M. Ives: 31,299
District 43
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Keith Farnham: 2,203
- Incumbent Farnham first assumed office in 2009.
- Keith Farnham: 2,203
November 6 General election candidates:
Keith Farnham: 18,544
District 44
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Fred Crespo: 3,633
- Incumbent Crespo first assumed office in 2007.
- Fred Crespo: 3,633
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Ramiro Juarez: 3,479
- Ramiro Juarez: 3,479
November 6 General election candidates:
Fred Crespo: 19,808
Ramiro Juarez: 11,217
District 45
Note: Incumbent Franco Coladipietro (R) did not run for re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Joann Franzen: 3,527
- Joann Franzen: 3,527
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Dennis Reboletti: 9,787
- Incumbent Reboletti first assumed office in 2007.
- Dennis Reboletti: 9,787
November 6 General election candidates:
Joann Franzen: 19,375
Dennis Reboletti: 24,084
District 46
Note: Incumbent Dennis Reboletti (R) won re-election in District 45.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Deborah O'Keefe Conroy: 3,609
- Deborah O'Keefe Conroy: 3,609
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Daniel J. Kordik: 3,682
- John Humes: 3,026
- Daniel J. Kordik: 3,682
November 6 General election candidates:
Deborah O'Keefe Conroy: 20,200
Daniel J. Kordik: 14,825
District 47
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Patricia R. Bellock: 14,958
- Incumbent Bellock first assumed office in 1999.
- Patricia R. Bellock: 14,958
November 6 General election candidates:
Patricia R. Bellock: 41,610
District 48
Note: Incumbent Michael Connelly (R) did not run for re-election.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Sandra M. Pihos: 12,487
Incumbent Pihos first assumed office in 2003.
- Sandra M. Pihos: 12,487
November 6 General election candidates:
Sandra M. Pihos: 39,178
District 49
Note: Incumbent Tim Schmitz (R) won re-election in District 65.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Mike Fortner: 9,112
Incumbent Fortner first assumed office in 2007.
- Mike Fortner: 9,112
November 6 General election candidates:
Mike Fortner: 32,146
District 50
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Andrew Bernard: 1,828
- Andrew Bernard: 1,828
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Kay Hatcher: 11,137
- Incumbent Hatcher first assumed office in 2009.
- Kay Hatcher: 11,137
November 6 General election candidates:
Andrew Bernard: 16,885
Kay Hatcher: 29,934
District 51
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Ed Sullivan, Jr.: 11,784
- Incumbent first assumed office in 2003.
- Ed Sullivan, Jr.: 11,784
November 6 General election candidates:
Ed Sullivan, Jr.: 43,932
District 52
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Kent Gaffney: 3,985 - Incumbent Gaffney first assumed office in 2011.
- David McSweeney: 4,762
- Danielle Rowe: 2,775
November 6 General election candidates:
David McSweeney: 26,761
Dee Beaubien: 18,392
District 53
Note: Incumbent Sidney Mathias (R) ran for re-election in District 59.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- David Harris: 9,002
Incumbent Harris first assumed office in 2011.
- David Harris: 9,002
November 6 General election candidates:
Curt Renz: 19,346
David Harris: 28,092
District 54
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Thomas R. Morrison: 9,449
- Incumbent Morrison first assumed office in 2011.
- Thomas R. Morrison: 9,449
November 6 General election candidates:
Richard S. Rudd: 18,786
Thomas R. Morrison: 27,123
District 55
Note: Incumbent Harry R. Ramey, Jr. (R) ran for the District 23 seat in the state Senate.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Martin J. Moylan: 3,617
- Martin J. Moylan: 3,617
Note: The following two candidates ran as write-ins.
- Rosemary Mulligan: 46 - Incumbent Mulligan first assumed office in 1993.
- Susan Sweeney: 2,229
- Note: Mulligan was found to have 171 signatures less than the 500 required for ballot status. She withdrew her name from the ballot on January 9, 2012, saying she would run as a write-in.[31]
November 6 General election candidates:
Martin J. Moylan: 21,321
Susan Sweeney: 18,711
District 56
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Michelle Mussman: 4,278
- Incumbent Mussman first assumed office in 2011.
- Michelle Mussman: 4,278
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- John R. Lawson: 6,020
- John R. Lawson: 6,020
November 6 General election candidates:
Michelle Mussman: 24,138
John R. Lawson: 16,164
District 57
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Elaine Nekritz: 4,629
Incumbent Nekritz first assumed office in 2011.
- Elaine Nekritz: 4,629
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Jonathan L. Greenberg: 5,111
- Jonathan L. Greenberg: 5,111
November 6 General election candidates:
Elaine Nekritz: 20,130
Jonathan L. Greenberg: 16,133
District 58
Note: Incumbent Karen May (D) did not run for re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Scott Drury: 6,584
- Scott Drury: 6,584
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Mark G. Neerhof: 4,225
- Lauren G. Turelli: 4,801
November 6 General election candidates:
Scott Drury: 27,295
Mark L. Shaw: 21,552
Note: Lauren G. Turelli withdrew from the race on June 25, 2012. Shaw was selected as her replacement on July 3, 2012.[32]
District 59
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Carol Sente: 3,947
Incumbent Sente first assumed office in 2009.
- Carol Sente: 3,947
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Sidney Mathias: 5,112
Incumbent Mathias first assumed office in 1999.
- Sidney Mathias: 5,112
November 6 General election candidates:
Carol Sente: 22,060
Sidney Mathias: 17,171
District 60
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Rita Mayfield: 3,933
- Incumbent Mayfield first assumed office in 2010.
- Rita Mayfield: 3,933
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Jackie Burleson: 2,383
- Jackie Burleson: 2,383
November 6 General election candidates:
Rita Mayfield: 20,613
Jackie Burleson: 6,906
District 61
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Ed Erwin: 2,758
- Ed Erwin: 2,758
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- JoAnn D. Osmond: 8,295
- Incumbent Osmond first assumed office in 2003.
- JoAnn D. Osmond: 8,295
- Note: Rodney E. Cook filed to run but withdrew on December 16.[33]
November 6 General election candidates:
Ed Erwin: 19,115
JoAnn D. Osmond: 24,734
District 62
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Sam Yingling: 2,759
- Sam Yingling: 2,759
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Sandy Cole: 6,333
- Incumbent Cole first assumed office in 2007.
- Sandy Cole: 6,333
November 6 General election candidates:
Sam Yingling: 20,994
Sandy Cole: 16,978
District 63
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jack D. Franks: 1,952
- Incumbent Franks first assumed office in 1999.
- Jack D. Franks: 1,952
November 6 General election candidates:
Jack D. Franks: 35,349
District 64
Note: Incumbent Michael W. Tryon (R) won re-election in District 66.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Barbara Wheeler: 9,905
- Barbara Wheeler: 9,905
November 6 General election candidates:
Barbara Wheeler: 37,465
District 65
Note: Incumbent Rosemary Mulligan (R) ran for re-election in District 55.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Timothy L. Schmitz: 10,894
Incumbent Schmitz first assumed office in 1999.
- Timothy L. Schmitz: 10,894
November 6 General election candidates:
Timothy L. Schmitz: 37,242
District 66
Note: Incumbent David Harris (R) won re-election in District 53.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Michael W. Tryon: 7,914
Incumbent Tryon first assumed office in 2005.
- Michael W. Tryon: 7,914
November 6 General election candidates:
Michael W. Tryon: 32,815
District 67
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Charles E. Jefferson: 4,331
Incumbent Jefferson first assumed office in 2001.
- Gloria M. Lind: 1,018
- Charles E. Jefferson: 4,331
November 6 General election candidates:
Charles E. Jefferson: 25,201
District 68
Note: Incumbent Dave Winters (R) did not run for re-election. He resigned in July 2012.[34][35]
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Carl R. Wasco: 3,407
- Clint Little: 1,635
- Carl R. Wasco: 3,407
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- John M. Cabello: 10,693
- Incumbent Cabello first assumed office in 2012.[36]
- John M. Cabello: 10,693
November 6 General election candidates:
Carl R. Wasco: 22,091
John M. Cabello: 25,169
District 69
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Joe Sosnowski: 12,503
- Incumbent Sosnowski first assumed office in 2011.
- Joe Sosnowski: 12,503
November 6 General election candidates:
Joe Sosnowski: 38,529
District 70
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Robert W. Pritchard: 9,692
- Incumbent Pritchard first assumed office in 2003.
- Robert W. Pritchard: 9,692
November 6 General election candidates:
Robert W. Pritchard: 33,823
District 71
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Mike Smiddy: 3,859
- James F. Arduini: 1,827
- Mike Smiddy: 3,859
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Richard Morthland: 7,298
- Incumbent Morthland first assumed office in 2011.
- Richard Morthland: 7,298
November 6 General election candidates:
Mike Smiddy: 25,011
Richard Morthland: 23,037
District 72
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Patrick J. Verschoore: 6,305
- Incumbent Verschoore first assumed office in 2003.
- Glen Evans: 2,132
- Patrick J. Verschoore: 6,305
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Neil Anderson: 3,999
- Jonathan Wallace: 1,496
- Neil Anderson: 3,999
November 6 General election candidates:
Patrick J. Verschoore: 28,675
Neil Anderson: 15,934
District 73
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- David R. Leitch: 13,221
- Incumbent Leitch first assumed office in 1989.
- David R. Leitch: 13,221
November 6 General election candidates:
David R. Leitch: 44,342
District 74
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- August Junior: 3,207
- August Junior: 3,207
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Donald L. Moffitt: 10,920
- Incumbent Moffitt first assumed office in 1993.
- Donald L. Moffitt: 10,920
November 6 General election candidates:
August Junior: 18,618
Donald L. Moffitt: 34,361
District 75
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jeremy J. Ly: 2,411
- Jeremy J. Ly: 2,411
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Pam Roth: 9,295
Incumbent Roth first assumed office in 2011.
- Pam Roth: 9,295
November 6 General election candidates:
Jeremy J. Ly: 16,564
Pam Roth: 27,713
District 76
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Frank J. Mautino: 4,220
- Incumbent Mautino first assumed office in 1991.
- Frank J. Mautino: 4,220
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Donald Jensen: 6,785
- Donald Jensen: 6,785
November 6 General election candidates:
Frank J. Mautino: 28,113
Donald Jensen: 16,407
District 77
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Kathleen Willis: 2,351
- Kathleen Willis: 2,351
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Angelo Saviano: 3,435
- Incumbent Saviano first assumed office in 1993.
- Angelo Saviano: 3,435
November 6 General election candidates:
Kathleen Willis: 13,708
Angelo Saviano: 12,357
District 78
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Camille Y. Lilly: 9,869
Incumbent Lilly first assumed office in 2010.
- Michael Nardello: 2,458
- Camille Y. Lilly: 9,869
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Note: Ralph Vara was removed from the ballot on January 13, 2012.
November 6 General election candidates:
Camille Y. Lilly: 37,977
District 79
Note: Incumbent Lisa M. Dugan (D) did not run for re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Katherine Cloonen: 3,574
- Katherine Cloonen: 3,574
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Glenn Nixon: 6,456
- Glenn Nixon: 6,456
November 6 General election candidates:
Katherine Cloonen: 21,287
Glenn Nixon: 21,196
District 80
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Anthony DeLuca: 7,344
- Incumbent DeLuca first assumed office in 2009.
- Anthony DeLuca: 7,344
November 6 General election candidates:
Anthony DeLuca: 36,617
District 81
Note: Incumbent Renee Kosel (R) won re-election in District 37.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Debbie Boyle: 6,161
- Ron Sandack: 7,324
November 6 General election candidates:
Ron Sandack: 38,796
District 82
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Jim Durkin: 10,434
- Incumbent Durkin first assumed office in 2006.
- Laura Reigle: 3,395
- Jim Durkin: 10,434
November 6 General election candidates:
Jim Durkin: 41,036
District 83
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Linda Chapa LaVia: 2,481
- Incumbent LaVia first assumed office in 2003.
- Linda Chapa LaVia: 2,481
November 6 General election candidates:
Linda Chapa LaVia: 19,624
District 84
Note: Incumbent Tom Cross (R) won re-election in District 97.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Alex Arroyo: 895
- Stephanie Kifowit: 1,657
- Carole Cheney: 857
- Note: Ken Maurice was removed from the ballot on January 24.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Patricia Fee: 4,235
- Patricia Fee: 4,235
November 6 General election candidates:
Stephanie Kifowit: 20,854
Patricia Fee: 12,851
District 85
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Emily McAsey: 2,902
- Incumbent McAsey first assumed office in 2009.
- Emily McAsey: 2,902
November 6 General election candidates:
Emily McAsey: 30,834
District 86
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jack McGuire: 3,996
- Incumbent McGuire first assumed office in 1991.
- Jack McGuire: 3,996
Note: McGuire retired in April and has been replaced on the ticket by Lawrence Walsh.[37]
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Ryan Martin Alm: 4,212
- Ryan Martin Alm: 4,212
November 6 General election candidates:
Lawrence Walsh: 26,444
Ryan Martin Alm: 10,555
District 87
Note: Incumbent Bill Mitchell (R) won re-election in District 101.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Rich Brauer: 11,019
Incumbent Brauer first assumed office in 2003.
- Rich Brauer: 11,019
November 6 General election candidates:
Rich Brauer: 39,826
District 88
Note: Incumbent Dan Brady (R) won re-election in District 105.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Steve Perry: 4,060
- Keith Sommer: 10,371
Incumbent Sommer first assumed office in 1999.
November 6 General election candidates:
Keith Sommer: 41,457
District 89
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Jim Sacia: 14,417
- Incumbent Sacia first assumed office in 2003.
- Jim Sacia: 14,417
November 6 General election candidates:
Jim Sacia: 41,340
District 90
Note: Incumbent Jerry L. Mitchell (R) did not run for re-election.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Li Arellano, Jr.: 4,718
- Tom Demmer: 5,069
- Chet Olsen: 3,860
- Daniel Sidmore: 1,142
November 6 General election candidates:
Thomas Boken, Jr.: 16,724
Tom Demmer: 27,442
District 91
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jennifer Groves Allison: 3,550
- Jennifer Groves Allison: 3,550
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Michael D. Unes: 7,829
- Incumbent Unes first assumed office in 2011.
- Michael D. Unes: 7,829
November 6 General election candidates:
Jennifer Groves Allison: 19,205
Michael D. Unes: 24,334
District 92
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jehan Gordon: 3,313
- Incumbent Gordon first assumed office in 2009.
- Jehan Gordon: 3,313
November 6 General election candidates:
Jehan Gordon: 33,729
District 93
Note: Incumbent Jil Tracy (R) won re-election in District 94.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Norine K. Hammond: 8,086
Incumbent Hammond first assumed office in 2010.
- Norine K. Hammond: 8,086
November 6 General election candidates:
Norine K. Hammond: 33,037
District 94
Note: Incumbent Norine Hammond (R) won re-election in District 93.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Jil Tracy: 12,489
Incumbent Tracy first assumed office in 2006.
- Jil Tracy: 12,489
November 6 General election candidates:
Jil Tracy: 42,378
District 95
Note: Incumbent Mike Fortner (R) won re-election in District 49.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Brad Gillespie: 5,416
- Brad Gillespie: 5,416
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal: 6,408
Incumbent Rosenthal first assumed office in 2011.
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal: 6,408
November 6 General election candidates:
Brad Gillespie: 18,482
Wayne Arthur Rosenthal: 26,395
District 96
Note: Incumbent Darlene Senger (R) won re-election in District 41.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Sam Cahnman: 794
- Sue Scherer: 2,557
- Winston Taylor: 2,488
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Jared Perry: 1,867
- Dennis Ross Shackelford: 3,164
November 6 General election candidates:
Sue Scherer: 25,096
Dennis Ross Shackelford: 15,334
District 97
Note: Incumbent Jim Watson (R) won re-election in District 100.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Tom Cross: 8,745
Incumbent Cross first assumed office in 1993.
- Tom Cross: 8,745
November 6 General election candidates:
Tom Cross: 37,494
District 98
Note: Incumbent Wayne Arthur Rosenthal (R) won re-election in District 95.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Natalie Manley: 3,094
- Natalie Manley: 3,094
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Robert Kalnicky: 3,630
- Janet Silosky: 2,889
- Robert Kalnicky: 3,630
November 6 General election candidates:
Natalie Manley: 25,242
Robert Kalnicky: 15,799
District 99
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Raymond Poe: 11,602
- Incumbent Poe first assumed office in 1995.
- Raymond Poe: 11,602
November 6 General election candidates:
Raymond Poe: 46,239
District 100
Note: Incumbent Rich Brauer (R) won re-election in District 87.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Jim Watson: 11,346
Incumbent Watson first assumed office in 2001.
- Jim Watson: 11,346
November 6 General election candidates:
Jim Watson: 39,112
District 101
Note: Incumbent Adam M. Brown (R) won re-election in District 102.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Bill Mitchell: 15,778
Incumbent Mitchell first assumed office in 1999.
- Bill Mitchell: 15,778
November 6 General election candidates:
Bill Mitchell: 45,516
District 102
Note: Incumbent Paul Evans (R) ran for re-election in District 108.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Adam M. Brown: 11,101
Incumbent Brown first assumed office in 2011.
- Robert Roman: 3,051
- Adam M. Brown: 11,101
November 6 General election candidates:
Adam M. Brown: 39,557
District 103
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Naomi D. Jakobsson: 4,071
Incumbent Jakobsson first assumed office in 2003.
- Naomi D. Jakobsson: 4,071
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Robert Meister: 3,504
- Robert Meister: 3,504
November 6 General election candidates:
Naomi D. Jakobsson: 22,276
Robert Meister: 9,918
District 104
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Chad D. Hays: 8,948
- Incumbent Hays first assumed office in 2011.
- Chad D. Hays: 8,948
November 6 General election candidates:
Michael Langendorf: 15,240
Chad D. Hays: 26,479
District 105
Note: Incumbent Jason Barickman (R) won election to the Illinois State Senate in District 53.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Dan Brady: 13,291
Incumbent Brady first assumed office in 2001.
- Dan Brady: 13,291
November 6 General election candidates:
Dan Brady: 39,833
District 106
Note: Incumbent Keith P. Sommer (R) won re-election in District 88.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Tom Bennett: 4,923
- Brian Gabor: 1,877
- Josh Harms: 5,846
- Scott McCoy: 4,014
- Richard Thomas: 893
November 6 General election candidates:
Josh Harms: 38,516
District 107
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- John Cavaletto: 8,542
- Incumbent Cavaletto first assumed office in 2009.
- John Cavaletto: 8,542
November 6 General election candidates:
John Cavaletto: 38,159
District 108
Note: Incumbent David Reis (R) won re-election in District 109.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Paul J. Evans: 3,735 - Incumbent Evans first assumed office in 2011.
- Don W. Weber: 3,332
- Charles E. Meier: 4,391
- Note: Steve Klingbeil was running but withdrew on January 6, 2012.[38]
November 6 General election candidates:
Daniel P. Polites: 16,786
Charles E. Meier: 33,552
District 109
Note: Incumbent Roger L. Eddy (R) was running for election in District 110 but resigned in March.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- David B. Reis: 10,655
Incumbent Reis first assumed office in 2005.
- David B. Reis: 10,655
November 6 General election candidates:
David B. Reis: 41,503
District 110
Note: Incumbent Chapin Rose (R) did not run for re-election.
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Kevin L. Garner: 5,150
- Brad Halbrook: 6,174
- Note: District 109 incumbent Roger L. Eddy was running but withdrew in early March.[39]
November 6 General election candidates:
Brad Halbrook: 37,356
District 111
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Daniel V. Beiser: 3,831
- Incumbent Beiser first assumed office in 2004.
- Daniel V. Beiser: 3,831
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Kathy Smith: 5,489
- Kathy Smith: 5,489
November 6 General election candidates:
Daniel V. Beiser: 26,722
Kathy Smith: 18,992
District 112
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Marleen Suarez: 3,514
- Marleen Suarez: 3,514
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Dwight D. Kay: 6,128
- Incumbent Kay first assumed office in 2011.
- Dwight D. Kay: 6,128
November 6 General election candidates:
Marleen Suarez: 24,202
Dwight D. Kay: 24,531
District 113
Note: Incumbent Scott Penny (D) did not seek re-election.
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jay Hoffman: 4,493
- Jay Hoffman: 4,493
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Melinda Hult: 4,470
- Melinda Hult: 4,470
November 6 General election candidates:
Jay Hoffman: 29,304
Melinda Hult: 15,357
District 114
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Eddie Lee Jackson: 7,513
- Incumbent Jackson first assumed office in 2009.
- Eddie Lee Jackson: 7,513
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Ryan Stookey: 4,153
- Ryan Stookey: 4,153
November 6 General election candidates:
Eddie Lee Jackson: 27,584
Ryan Stookey: 18,474
District 115
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Mike Bost: 8,459
- Incumbent Bost first assumed office in 1995.
- Mike Bost: 8,459
November 6 General election candidates:
Mike Bost: 37,192
District 116
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jerry Costello Jr.: 6,615
Incumbent Costello first assumed office in 2011.
- Jerry Costello Jr.: 6,615
March 20 GOP primary candidates:
- Julie Bigham Eggers: 6,428
- Julie Bigham Eggers: 6,428
November 6 General election candidates:
Jerry Costello Jr.: 29,914
Julie Bigham Eggers: 18,075
District 117
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- John E. Bradley: 8,396
- Incumbent Bradley first assumed office in 2003.
- John E. Bradley: 8,396
- Note: Christopher McCann filed to run but withdrew from the race on January 9, 2012.[40] He was put on the general election ballot as a petition candidate.[41]
November 6 General election candidates:
John E. Bradley: 30,785
Christopher McCann: 15,034
Dale E. Dorch: 1,483
District 118
March 20 Democratic primary candidates:
- Brandon W. Phelps: 6,342
- Incumbent Phelps first assumed office in 2003.
- Brandon W. Phelps: 6,342
November 6 General election candidates:
Brandon W. Phelps: 36,897
See also
External links
- Illinois State Board of Elections - List of Primary candidates
- Illinois State Board of Elections - Official Primary Election Results
- Illinois State Board of Elections - List of General Election Candidates
- Illinois State Board of Elections - Official General Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑ Follow the Money, Illinois
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Illinois House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Illinois State Summary," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ The News Gazette, "Most legislative districts in area are larger than redistricting targets," February 18, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Lani Wong," January 4, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Denise Gordils Garcia," January 4, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - John Hu," January 18, 2012
- ↑ The Doings La Grange, "Welch, Hoskins wait for final vote count in 7th District House primary," March 26, 2012
- ↑ Oak Leaves, "Welch declared victor in state rep race," April 3, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Sherby Miller," January 24, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, candidate detail
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Kimberly Small - candidate detail"
- ↑ The Chicago Trubine, "Police officer picked to fill Derrick Smith seat in Illinois House," August 24, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Gregory A. Bedell," January 10, 2012
- ↑ Northbrook Star, "Smith drops out of 17th state House Dem race," January 12, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Al Cacciottolo," January 12, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - LaConyer Davis," December 20, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Michael E. Mayden," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Latest withdrawn," accessed January 25, 2012
- ↑ SouthTown Star, "Kadner: Colvin leaving House for VP job with ComEd," March 27, 2012
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times, "Feds issue new subpoena focusing on former state Rep. Connie Howard," July 26, 2012
- ↑ Examiner, "New Illinois lawmaker sworn into office," August 5, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Joseph Bird," January 12, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Steven Williams," accessed August 4, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Ricardo A. Fernandez," accessed October 8, 2012
- ↑ NBC Chicago, "Will Guzzardi: I'm Not Conceding," March 22, 2012
- ↑ STLToday, "House challenger seeks recount, lost by 125 votes," April 16, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Challenger in Ill. House race who got recount concedes in 125-vote loss to veteran legislator," May 2, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "Candidate Detail - Cary Colins," December 12, 2011
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "Candidate Detail - Tom Lezon," December 12, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "State Rep. Mulligan might be off March ballot," January 6, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, 2012 General Election Candidate List, accessed August 4, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Rodney E. Cook," December 16, 2011
- ↑ Rockford Register Star, "Rep. Dave Winters to retire Tuesday," July 30, 2012
- ↑ Rockford Register Star, "Winters says his resignation not part of GOP plot," July 31, 2012
- ↑ My Stateline, "John Cabello Fills Vacated State Rep. Seat of Dave Winters," August 10, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ The Times Weekly, "Larry Walsh Jr. appointed to open State Rep seat," May 2, 2012
- ↑ BND, "Highland Republican ends bid to replace state Rep. Stephens," January 7, 2012
- ↑ [www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/illinois/candidates-campaign-for-eddys-seat wthitv.com, "Candidates campaign for Eddy's seat," March 14, 2012]
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate detail - Christopher McCann," January 9, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, 2012 General Election Candidate List, accessed August 4, 2012