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Helene Walsh
Helene Walsh (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 51. She assumed office in 2018. She left office on January 8, 2019.
Walsh (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 51. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Walsh was appointed to the chamber in August 2018 to replace Nick Sauer, who resigned from office.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 51
Mary Edly-Allen defeated incumbent Helene Walsh in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 51 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Edly-Allen (D) | 50.4 | 25,950 |
| Helene Walsh (R) | 49.6 | 25,576 | ||
| Total votes: 51,526 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nick Sauer (R)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Nick Sauer advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 51 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nick Sauer | 100.0 | 9,003 |
| Total votes: 9,003 | |||
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that "help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois State Legislature
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Nick Sauer (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 51 2018-2019 |
Succeeded by Mary Edly-Allen (D) |
