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Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2010
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Elections for the office of Illinois State House were held in Illinois on November 2, 2010. House seats in all 118 districts were up for election in 2010.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was November 2, 2009, and the primary election day was February 2, 2010.
In Illinois, representatives are elected to two-year terms with no term limits.
Incumbents ran for re-election in 107 of the 118 districts. (90.67%)
Democrats lost six seats in the Illinois House as a result of the election, reducing their majority to 10 seats.
- See also: State house elections, 2010 and Illinois State Senate elections
November 2 General Election Results
The following candidates won election on November 2, 2010:
- Camille Y. Lilly
- Mary E. Flowers
- Andre Thapedi
- Marlow H. Colvin
- Constance A. Howard
- Kevin A. McCarthy
- Al Riley
- Maria Antonia Berrios
- Keith Farnham
- Fred Crespo
- Michelle Mussman
- Elaine Nekritz
- Karen May
- Carol Sente
- Rita Mayfield
- Jack D. Franks
- Charles E. Jefferson
- Patrick J. Verschoore
- Frank J. Mautino
- Lisa M. Dugan
- Anthony DeLuca (Illinois)
- Linda Chapa LaVia
- Jack McGuire
- Naomi D. Jakobsson
- Daniel V. Beiser
- Thomas Holbrook (Illinois)
- Eddie Lee Jackson
- Dan Reitz
- John E. Bradley
- Brandon W. Phelps
- William Davis (Illinois state representative)
- Robert Rita
- Monique D. Davis (Illinois)
- Kelly Burke (Illinois)
- Bill Cunningham (Illinois)
- Thaddeus Jones
- Barbara Flynn Currie
- Elizabeth Hernandez (Illinois)
- Michael J. Zalewski (Illinois House of Representatives)
- Joseph M. Lyons (Illinois state representative)
- Robyn Gabel
- Ann M. Williams
- Annazette Collins
- Lou Lang
- Sara Feigenholtz
- Arthur Turner II
- Karen Yarbrough
- Esther Golar
- Kenneth Dunkin
- Luis Arroyo
- Edward Acevedo
- Susana Mendoza
- Cynthia Soto
- Chris Nybo
- Michael P. McAuliffe (Illinois)
- Sandra M. Pihos
- Franco Coladipietro
- Dennis Reboletti
- Patricia R. Bellock
- Michael Connelly (Illinois)
- Tim Schmitz
- Kay Hatcher
- Thomas R. Morrison
- Ed Sullivan, Jr.
- Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.
- Sidney Mathias
- Harry R. Ramey, Jr.
- JoAnn D. Osmond
- Sandy Cole
- Michael W. Tryon
- Rosemary Mulligan
- David Harris (Illinois)
- Joe Sosnowski
- Sue Rezin
- Dave Winters
- Robert W. Pritchard
- Richard Morthland
- David R. Leitch
- Donald L. Moffitt
- Angelo Saviano
- Renee Kosel
- Michael Unes
- Tom Cross
- Bill Mitchell (Illinois)
- Jim Sacia
- Jerry L. Mitchell
- Jil Tracy
- Richard P. Myers
- Mike Fortner
- Adam M. Brown
- Chad D. Hays
- Darlene Senger
- Jim Watson (Illinois)
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal
- Raymond Poe
- Rich Brauer
- Ron Stephens, Illinois Representative
- Shane Cultra
- Keith P. Sommer
- John Cavaletto
- Roger L. Eddy
- Chapin Rose
- Dwight D. Kay
- Mike Bost
- Deb Mell
- La Shawn K. Ford
- Emily McAsey
- Michael J. Madigan
- Daniel Burke (Illinois)
- Dan Brady (Illinois)
- David Reis (Illinois)
- Jim Durkin
- Jehan Gordon-Booth
- John C. D'Amico
- Greg Harris (Illinois)
- Harry Osterman
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 2 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Illinois House of Representatives:
Illinois House of Representatives | |||
---|---|---|---|
Party | As of November 1, 2010 | After the 2010 Election | |
Democratic Party | 70 | 64 | |
Republican Party | 48 | 54 | |
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 |
---|---|
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 |
Incumbency
Unopposed incumbents
30 incumbents (28%) faced no competition in the November 2 general election.
- 21 Democratic incumbents faced no November challenger.
- 9 GOP incumbents faced no November challenger.
Primary challenges
19 incumbents (17.7%) faced competition in the February 2 primary. One incumbent, Republican Suzanne Bassi, lost to challenger Thomas R. Morrison. The following 18 incumbents (13 Democrats, 5 Republicans) won their primaries:
- District 2: Incumbent Democrat Edward Acevedo
- District 4: Incumbent Democrat Cynthia Soto
- District 5: Incumbent Democrat Kenneth Dunkin
- District 10: Incumbent Democrat Annazette Collins
- District 18: Incumbent Democrat Robyn Gabel
- District 21: Incumbent Democrat Michael Zalewski
- District 23: Incumbent Democrat Daniel J. Burke
- District 32: Incumbent Democrat Andre Thapedi
- District 35: Incumbent Democrat Kevin Joyce
- District 40: Incumbent Democrat Deb Mell
- District 50: Incumbent Republican Kay Hatcher
- District 59: Incumbent Democrat Carol Sente
- District 60: Incumbent Democrat Eddie Washington
- District 62: Incumbent Republican Sandy Cole
- District 68: Incumbent Republican Dave Winters
- District 94: Incumbent Republican Richard P. Myers
- District 100: Incumbent Republican Rich Brauer
- District 114: Incumbent Democrat Eddie Lee Jackson
Retiring incumbents
11 incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 107 incumbents (90.6%) ran for re-election. Of the 11 incumbents who did not seek re-election, 7 were Democrats and 4 were Republicans.
Incumbents who retired were:
- District 9: Incumbent Democrat Arthur Turner.
- District 11: Incumbent Democrat John Fritchey.
- District 17: Incumbent Republican Elizabeth Coulson.
- District 29: Incumbent Democrat David E. Miller.
- District 36: Incumbent Democrat Michael Carberry.
- District 41: Incumbent Republican Bob Biggins.
- District 56: Incumbent Democrat Paul D. Froehlich.
- District 69: Incumbent Republican Ronald A. Wait.
- District 71: Incumbent Democrat Mike Boland.
- District 98: Incumbent Democrat Betsy Hannig.
- District 104: Incumbent Republican William B. Black.
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.
List of candidates
Partisan dominance in state houses heading into the 2010 state legislative elections |
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District 1
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Susana Mendoza 4,226
Incumbent Mendoza joined the house in 2001.
- Susana Mendoza 4,226
November 2 General election candidates:
Susana Mendoza 7,210
District 2
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Edward Acevedo: 4,278
Incumbent Acevedo joined the house in 1997.
- Robert Martinez: 1,204
- Joe Trutin: 1,058
- Richard Schultz: 850
- Edward Acevedo: 4,278
November 2 General election candidates:
Edward Acevedo 10,711
District 3
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Luis Arroyo 4,398
Incumbent Arroyo joined the house in 2006.
- Luis Arroyo 4,398
November 2 General election candidates:
Luis Arroyo 9,363
District 4
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Cynthia Soto: 5,878
Incumbent Soto joined the house in 2001.
- Joe Massas: 853
- Cynthia Soto: 5,878
November 2 General election candidates:
Cynthia Soto 14,064
District 5
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Kenneth Dunkin: 4,830
Incumbent Dunkin joined the house in 2002.
- David Schroeder: 3,643
- Gwen Drake: 2,330
- Kenneth Dunkin: 4,830
November 2 General election candidates:
Kenneth Dunkin 19,273
District 6
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Esther Golar 7,100
Incumbent Golar joined the house in 2006.
- Esther Golar 7,100
November 2 General election candidates:
Esther Golar 14,920
District 7
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Karen Yarbrough 11,281
Incumbent Yarbrough joined the house in 2001.
- Karen Yarbrough 11,281
November 2 General election candidates:
Karen Yarbrough 25,260
Princess Cynthia Dempsey 3,332
District 8
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- LaShawn Ford 10,355
Incumbent Ford joined the house in 2007.
- LaShawn Ford 10,355
November 2 General election candidates:
LaShawn Ford 23,179
District 9
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Arthur Turner II: 4,552
Not to be confused with Arthur L. Turner, Arthur Turner's father and the previous representative for the 9th District. Arthur L. Turner vacated the seat to make an unsuccessful primary bid for Illinois Lieutenant Governor.
- John Burros: 2,102
- Dorothy Walton: 1,578
- Keith Jackson: 1,392
- Bruce Jackson: 458
- Jerry Patton: 344
- Arthur Turner II: 4,552
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Ronnie McKenzie - McKenzie was removed from the ballot on June 4, 2010.
Note: Incumbent Democrat Arthur Turner did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Arthur Turner II 21,900
District 10
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Annazette Collins: 3,536
Incumbent Collins joined the house in 1999.
- Jonathan Goldman: 2,362
- Joseph Sneed: 1,257
- Eddie Winters: 1,197
- Keith Muhammad: 1,098
- Mable Taylor: 584
- Annazette Collins: 3,536
November 2 General election candidates:
Annazette Collins 19,427
District 11
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Ann M. Williams: 5,662
- Daniel Farley: 3,927
- Ed Mullen: 2,659
- Ann M. Williams: 5,662
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Scott Tucker 1,853
- Scott Tucker 1,853
Note: Incumbent Democrat John Fritchey did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Ann M. Williams 21,813
Scott Tucker 8,851
District 12
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Sara Feigenholtz 11,207
Incumbent Feigenholtz joined the house in 1995.
- Sara Feigenholtz 11,207
November 2 General election candidates:
Sara Feigenholtz 22,272
Dave Lenkowski 10,031
District 13
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Greg Harris 9,090
Incumbent Harris joined the house in 2007.
- Greg Harris 9,090
November 2 General election candidates:
Greg Harris 21,617
District 14
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Harry Osterman 9,820
Incumbent Osterman joined the house in 2000.
- Harry Osterman 9,820
November 2 General election candidates:
Harry Osterman 21,432
District 15
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- John C. D'Amico 9,803
Incumbent D'Amico joined the house in 2004.
- John C. D'Amico 9,803
November 2 General election candidates:
John C. D'Amico 20,827
District 16
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Lou Lang 8,381
Incumbent Lang joined the house in 1987.
- Lou Lang 8,381
November 2 General election candidates:
Lou Lang 17,987
District 17
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Daniel K. Biss 11,636
- Daniel K. Biss 11,636
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Hamilton Chang 6,970
- Hamilton Chang 6,970
Note: Incumbent Republican Elizabeth Coulson did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Daniel K. Biss 23,134
Hamilton Chang 19,096
District 18
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Robyn Gabel: 4,488
Incumbent Gabel joined the house in April 2010.
- Patrick Keenan-Devlin: 4,104
- Eamon Kelly: 3,958
- Jeffrey Smith: 1,923
- Edmund Moran: 1,707
- Robyn Gabel: 4,488
February 2 Libertarian primary result:
- Steve Funk - Funk was removed from the ballot on Aug. 26, 2010, but was a write-in candidate.
November 2 General election candidates:
Robyn Gabel 28,154
Steve Funk (write-in) 114
District 19
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Joseph M. Lyons 9,860
Incumbent Lyons joined the house in November 1996.
- Joseph M. Lyons 9,860
February 2 GOP primary result:
- David J. Anderson 2,181
- David J. Anderson 2,181
November 2 General election candidates:
Joseph M. Lyons 16,852
David J. Anderson 7,485
District 20
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Michael McAuliffe 4,205
Incumbent McAuliffe joined the house in 1997.
- Michael McAuliffe 4,205
November 2 General election candidates:
Michael McAuliffe 23,210
District 21
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Michael Zalewski: 8,978
Incumbent Zalewski joined the house in 2008.
- Terrence Collins: 3,437
- Michael Zalewski: 8,978
November 2 General election candidates:
Michael Zalewski 21,850
District 22
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Michael Madigan 9,556
Incumbent Madigan joined the house in 1971.
- Michael Madigan 9,556
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Patrick John Ryan 2,122
- Patrick John Ryan 2,122
November 2 General election candidates:
Michael Madigan 15,599
Patrick John Ryan 7,614
District 23
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Daniel J. Burke: 4,619
Incumbent Burke joined the house in 1991.
- Rudy Lozano: 4,040
- Rene Diaz: 235
- Martin Meza-Zavala: 155
- Daniel J. Burke: 4,619
November 2 General election candidates:
Daniel J. Burke 9,845
District 24
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Elizabeth Hernandez 3,903
Incumbent Hernandez joined the house in 2002.
- Elizabeth Hernandez 3,903
November 2 General election candidates:
Elizabeth Hernandez 9,699
District 25
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Barbara Flynn Currie 12,653
Incumbent Currie joined the house in 1979.
- Barbara Flynn Currie 12,653
November 2 General election candidates:
Barbara Flynn Currie 24,358
District 26
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- William Burns 14,574
Incumbent Burns joined the house in 2008.
- William Burns 14,574
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Sylvester Hendricks 1,558
- Sylvester Hendricks 1,558
November 2 General election candidates:
William Burns 29,914
Sylvester Hendricks 5,920
District 27
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Monique D. Davis 15,636
Incumbent Davis joined the house in 1987.
- Monique D. Davis 15,636
November 2 General election candidates:
Monique D. Davis 30,209
District 28
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Robert Rita 11,179
Incumbent Rita joined the house in 2002.
- Robert Rita 11,179
November 2 General election candidates:
Robert Rita 24,428
District 29
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Thaddeus Jones: 7,908
- Sheryl Tillman: 4,843
- Thaddeus Jones: 7,908
Note: Incumbent Democrat David E. Miller did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Thaddeus Jones 24,762
Kenneth Williams 5,067
District 30
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- William Davis 8,938
Incumbent Davis joined the house in 2002.
- William Davis 8,938
November 2 General election candidates:
William Davis 22,546
- Keith Price (Write-in) 151
District 31
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Mary E. Flowers 12,222
Incumbent Flowers joined the house in 1985.
- Mary E. Flowers 12,222
November 2 General election candidates:
Mary E. Flowers 24,772
District 32
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Andre Thapedi: 5,886
Incumbent Thapedi joined the house in 2008.
- Yvette Williams: 3,715
- Andre Thapedi: 5,886
November 2 General election candidates:
Andre Thapedi 18,396
District 33
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Marlow H. Colvin 14,515
Incumbent Colvin joined the house in 2001.
- Marlow H. Colvin 14,515
November 2 General election candidates:
Marlow H. Colvin 25,924
District 34
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Constance A. Howard 13,473
Incumbent Howard joined the house in January 1995.
- Constance A. Howard 13,473
November 2 General election candidates:
Constance A. Howard 25,719
District 35
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Bill Cunningham
- Kevin Joyce 15,786
Incumbent Joyce joined the house in 2003. Joyce retired and withdrew from the race on June 28, 2010.
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Barbara Ruth Bellar 4,370
- Barbara Ruth Bellar 4,370
November 2 General election candidates:
Bill Cunningham 21,649
Barbara Ruth Bellar 15,450
District 36
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Kelly M. Burke: 6,797
- Michael Macellaio: 5,877
- Angela McMahon: 818
- Karen Sullivan Casey: 818
- Kelly M. Burke: 6,797
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Richard L. Grabowski 3,373
- Richard L. Grabowski 3,373
Note: Incumbent Democrat Michael Carberry did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Kelly M. Burke 21,874
Richard L. Grabowski 8,799
- Timothy Haynes (Write-in) 8
District 37
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Kevin A. McCarthy 7,937
Incumbent McCarthy joined the house in 1997.
- Kevin A. McCarthy 7,937
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Jeffrey L. Junkas: 3,698
- Molly McAvoy Flynn: 2,632
- Jeffrey L. Junkas: 3,698
November 2 General election candidates:
Kevin A. McCarthy 17,444
Jeffrey L. Junkas 16,269
District 38
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Al Riley 14,937
Incumbent Riley joined the house in January 2007.
- Al Riley 14,937
November 2 General election candidates:
Al Riley 34,715
District 39
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Maria Antonia Berrios 5,391
Incumbent Berrios joined the house in 2003.
- Maria Antonia Berrios 5,391
February 2 Green Party primary result:
- Jeremy Karpen 107
- Jeremy Karpen 107
November 2 General election candidates:
Maria Antonia Berrios 10,487
Jeremy Karpen 5,526
District 40
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Deb Mell: 4,335
Incumbent Mell joined the house in January 2009.
- Joe Laiacona: 2,242
- Deb Mell: 4,335
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Lisa M. Reed was not on Nov. 2 ballot
November 2 General election candidates:
Deb Mell 11,889
District 41
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Brian J. Stephenson 6,090
- Brian J. Stephenson 6,090
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Chris Nybo: 5,906
- Brien Sheahan: 3,575
- Rafael Rivadeneira: 1,951
- Michael Manzo: 823
- Matt Burden: 601
- Chris Nybo: 5,906
Note: Incumbent Republican Bob Biggins did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Brian J. Stephenson 14,166
Chris Nybo 23,537
District 42
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Kathryn F. Vlahos 4,511
- Kathryn F. Vlahos 4,511
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Sandra M. Pihos 10,241
Incumbent Pihos joined the house in 2003.
- Sandra M. Pihos 10,241
November 2 General election candidates:
Kathryn F. Vlahos 12,868
Sandra M. Pihos 23,007
District 43
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Keith Farnham 2,141
Incumbent Farnham joined the house in 2009.
- Keith Farnham 2,141
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Ruth Munson 2,913
- Ruth Munson 2,913
November 2 General election candidates:
Keith Farnham 8,318
Ruth Munson 7,618
District 44
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Fred Crespo 3,748
Incumbent Crespo joined the house in 2007.
- Fred Crespo 3,748
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Billie D. Roth 3,253
- Billie D. Roth 3,253
November 2 General election candidates:
Fred Crespo 11,321
Billie D. Roth 9,886
District 45
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- JoAnn Franzen
- Jim Hagerty: 3,130
Hagerty withdrew from the race on May 27, 2010.
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Franco Coladipietro 7,995
Incumbent Coladipietro joined the house in 2007.
- Franco Coladipietro 7,995
November 2 General election candidates:
JoAnn Franzen 9,750
Franco Coladipietro 16,872
District 46
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Deborah O'Keefe Conroy 3,566
- Deborah O'Keefe Conroy 3,566
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Dennis Reboletti 8,031
Incumbent Reboletti joined the house in 2007.
- Dennis Reboletti 8,031
November 2 General election candidates:
Deborah O'Keefe Conroy 11,469
Dennis Reboletti 15,957
District 47
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- James F. Speta 4,093
- James F. Speta 4,093
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Patricia R. Bellock 10,358
Incumbent Bellock joined the house in 1998.
- Patricia R. Bellock 10,358
February 2 Green Party primary result:
- Bob Mueller 43
- Bob Mueller 43
November 2 General election candidates:
James F. Speta 10,281
Patricia R. Bellock 22,924
Bob Mueller 1,356
District 48
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Barbara Green 4,159
- Barbara Green 4,159
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Michael Connelly 10,309
Incumbent Connelly joined the house in 2008.
- Michael Connelly 10,309
November 2 General election candidates:
Barbara Green 12,567
Michael Connelly 24,601
District 49
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Jennifer Barconi 4,018
- Jennifer Barconi 4,018
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Timothy L. Schmitz 11,691
Incumbent Schmitz joined the house in 1999.
- Timothy L. Schmitz 11,691
November 2 General election candidates:
Jennifer Barconi 15,799
Timothy L. Schmitz 29,753
District 50
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Linda Healy 4,791
- Linda Healy 4,791
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Kay Hatcher: 8,836
Incumbent Hatcher joined the house in 2008.
- Keith Wheeler: 7,747
- Bob McQuillan: 2,563
- Kay Hatcher: 8,836
November 2 General election candidates:
Linda Healy 17,851
Kay Hatcher 38,554
District 51
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Steve Riess 3,768
- Steve Riess 3,768
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Ed Sullivan, Jr. 9,333
Incumbent Sullivan joined the house in 2003.
- Ed Sullivan, Jr. 9,333
November 2 General election candidates:
Steve Riess 12,002
Ed Sullivan, Jr. 26,777
District 52
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 9,891
Incumbent Beaubien joined the house in 1996.
- Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 9,891
November 2 General election candidates:
Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 33,479
District 53
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Linda Birnbaum 6,144
- Linda Birnbaum 6,144
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Sidney Mathias 7,317
Incumbent Mathias joined the house in 1999.
- Sidney Mathias 7,317
November 2 General election candidates:
Linda Birnbaum 11,926
Sidney Mathias 21,759
District 54
Democratic primary result:
- Matt Flamm 4,290
- Matt Flamm 4,290
GOP primary result:
- Thomas R. Morrison: 5,409
- Suzanne Bassi: 4,554 Incumbent Bassi joined the house in 1999.
- Thomas R. Morrison: 5,409
November 2 General election candidates:
Matt Flamm 12,013
Thomas R. Morrison 19,521
District 55
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Gregory C. Brownfield 3,664
- Gregory C. Brownfield 3,664
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Harry R. Ramey, Jr. 8,512
Incumbent Ramey joined the house in July 2005.
- Harry R. Ramey, Jr. 8,512
November 2 General election candidates:
Gregory C. Brownfield 11,833
Harry R. Ramey, Jr. 19,604
District 56
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Michelle Mussman 4,256
- Michelle Mussman 4,256
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Ryan Higgins: 4,296
- Anita Forte-Scott: 1,816
- Ryan Higgins: 4,296
Note: Incumbent Democrat Paul D. Froehlich did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Michelle Mussman 14,425
Ryan Higgins 13,767
District 57
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Elaine Nekritz 5,839
Incumbent Nekritz joined the house in 2001.
- Elaine Nekritz 5,839
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Richard G. Hamen 3,592
- Richard G. Hamen 3,592
November 2 General election candidates:
Elaine Nekritz 14,537
Richard G. Hamen 9,202
District 58
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Karen May 11,407
Incumbent May joined the house in 2001.
- Karen May 11,407
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Lauren G. Turelli 7,667
- Lauren G. Turelli 7,667
November 2 General election candidates:
Karen May 25,010
Lauren G. Turelli 18,937
District 59
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Carol Sente: 4,137
Incumbent Sente joined the house in September 2009.
- Elliott Hartstein: 1,932
- Carol Sente: 4,137
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Dan Sugrue: 3,514
- Cynthia Hebda: 1,844
- Mohan Manian: 391
- Dan Sugrue: 3,514
November 2 General election candidates:
Carol Sente 16,459
Dan Sugrue 14,614
District 60
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Eddie Washington: 2,290
- Died June 4, 2010
- Angelo Kyle: 1,977
- Rita Mayfield Mayfield was appointed in July to fill the seat following Washington's death.
- Eddie Washington: 2,290
Independent candidate:
- Valerie DeVost DeVost was removed from the ballot on August 4, 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
Rita Mayfield 10,567
- Valerie DeVost (Write-in) 643
District 61
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Scott Pollak 3,584
- Scott Pollak 3,584
February 2 GOP primary result:
- JoAnn D. Osmond 7,195
Incumbent Osmond joined the house in 2002.
- JoAnn D. Osmond 7,195
November 2 General election candidates:
Scott Pollak 11,745
JoAnn D. Osmond 21,578
District 62
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Rich Voltair 3,308
- Rich Voltair 3,308
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Sandy Cole: 4,364
Incumbent Cole joined the house in 2007.
- Paul Mitchell: 2,685
- Sandy Cole: 4,364
November 2 General election candidates:
Rich Voltair 10,020
Sandy Cole 20,010
District 63
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Jack D. Franks 3,684
Incumbent Franks joined the house in 1999.
- Jack D. Franks 3,684
February 2 GOP primary result:
- John O'Neill 9,022
- John O'Neill 9,022
November 2 General election candidates:
Jack D. Franks 23,429
John O'Neill 13,222
District 64
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Robert Kaempfe 3,247
- Robert Kaempfe 3,247
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Michael W. Tryon 8,764
Incumbent Tryon joined the house in 2005.
- Michael W. Tryon 8,764
November 2 General election candidates:
Robert Kaempfe 11,950
Michael W. Tryon 26,263
- David Phoenix (Write-in) 14
District 65
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Rosemary Mulligan 5,348
Incumbent Mulligan joined the house in 1993.
- Rosemary Mulligan 5,348
November 2 General election candidates:
Wendy J. Gruen 8,887
Rosemary Mulligan 18,580
District 66
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Mark Walker 5,504
Incumbent Walker joined the house in 2008.
- Mark Walker 5,504
February 2 GOP primary result:
- David Harris 6,205
- David Harris 6,205
November 2 General election candidates:
Mark Walker 13,763
David Harris 16,147
District 67
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Charles E. Jefferson 2,465
Incumbent Jefferson joined the house in 2001.
- Charles E. Jefferson 2,465
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Robert E. Brokish, Jr. 2,720
- Robert E. Brokish, Jr. 2,720
November 2 General election candidates:
Charles E. Jefferson 11,585
Robert E. Brokish, Jr. 7,642
District 68
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Anthony "Tony" Viren Viren was chosen by the Democratic Party to replace Marla Wilson on the Democratic ticket.
- Marla Wilson: 1,822
Wilson was chosen in April 2010 by the Democratic Party to run in the Senate general election for District 34.[3]
- Paul Williams: 1,350
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Dave Winters: 4,384
Incumbent Winters joined the house in 1995.
- John Cabello: 2,793
- Dave Winters: 4,384
February 2 Green Party primary result:
- Gerry Woods 47
- Gerry Woods 47
November 2 General election candidates:
Anthony "Tony" Viren 9,698
Dave Winters 22,015
Gerry Woods 2,061
District 69
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Ray Pendzinski 2,808
- Ray Pendzinski 2,808
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Joe Sosnowski: 7,065
- Michele Corirossi: 2,329
- Thaddeus Loffelmacher: 2,288
- Joe Sosnowski: 7,065
February 2 Libertarian primary result:
- Kevin Hendrickson - Hendrickson was removed from the ballot on August 17, 2010, but was a write-in candidate.
Note: Incumbent Republican Ronald A. Wait did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Ray Pendzinski 12,048
Joe Sosnowski 26,115
Daniel Lindsey 1,674
Kevin Hendrickson (write-in) 12
District 70
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Robert W. Pritchard 10,002
Incumbent Pritchard joined the house in 2003.
- Robert W. Pritchard 10,002
November 2 General election candidates:
Robert W. Pritchard 28,396
District 71
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Dennis Ahern: 2,678
- Jerry Lack: 2,316
- Porter McNeil: 2,236
- Dennis Ahern: 2,678
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Richard Morthland 5,622
- Richard Morthland 5,622
Note: Incumbent Democrat Mike Boland did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Dennis Ahern 14,750
Richard Morthland 20,376
District 72
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Patrick J. Verschoore 6,539
Incumbent Verschoore joined the house in March 2003.
- Patrick J. Verschoore 6,539
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Mark Lioen 3,793
- Mark Lioen 3,793
November 2 General election candidates:
Patrick J. Verschoore 19,923
Mark Lioen 12,872
District 73
February 2 GOP primary result:
- David R. Leitch 12,076
Incumbent Leitch joined the house in since 1989.
- David R. Leitch 12,076
November 2 General election candidates:
David R. Leitch 35,518
District 74
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Elizabeth Double 3,168
- Elizabeth Double 3,168
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Donald L. Moffitt 8,229
Incumbent Moffitt joined the house in 1993.
- Donald L. Moffitt 8,229
November 2 General election candidates:
Elizabeth Double 7,722
Donald L. Moffitt 24,899
District 75
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Careen M. Gordon 4,912
Incumbent Gordon joined the house in 2003.
- Careen M. Gordon 4,912
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Sue Rezin 9,174
- Sue Rezin 9,174
November 2 General election candidates:
Careen M. Gordon 17,876
Sue Rezin 23,454
District 76
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Frank J. Mautino 6,151
Incumbent Mautino joined the house in 1991.
- Frank J. Mautino 6,151
November 2 General election candidates:
Frank J. Mautino 26,889
District 77
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Angelo Saviano 4,288
Incumbent Saviano joined the house in 1993.
- Angelo Saviano 4,288
November 2 General election candidates:
Angelo Saviano 14,596
District 78
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Deborah L. Graham 11,476
Incumbent Graham joined the house in 1995. Graham withdrew from the race on July 26, 2010. On March 15, 2010, Graham was appointed to the Chicago City Council[4]
- Camille Y. Lilly Lilly was appointed to the Illinois House in April 2010.
- Deborah L. Graham 11,476
Independent candidates:
- Mary Russell Gardner - Gardner was removed from the ballot on August 17, 2010.
- Ted Leverenz - Leverenz was removed from the ballot on August 17, 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
Camille Y. Lilly 23,550
District 79
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Lisa M. Dugan 4,374
Incumbent Dugan joined the house in 1995.
- Lisa M. Dugan 4,374
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Nick Been 6,315
- Nick Been 6,315
November 2 General election candidates:
Lisa M. Dugan 17,072
Nick Been 13,810
George Ochsenfeld 2,321
District 80
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Anthony DeLuca 8,745
Incumbent DeLuca joined the house in March 2009.
- Anthony DeLuca 8,745
November 2 General election candidates:
Anthony DeLuca 24,182
District 81
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- John F. Unhoch: 3,585
- David Ho: 2,851
- John F. Unhoch: 3,585
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Renee Kosel 13,274
Incumbent Kosel joined the house in 1997.
- Renee Kosel 13,274
November 2 General election candidates:
John F. Unhoch 12,500
Renee Kosel 37,390
- Tim Petty (write-in) 7
District 82
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Matthew T. Mostowik 6,928
- Matthew T. Mostowik 6,928
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Jim Durkin 11,042
Incumbent Durkin joined the house in 2006.
- Jim Durkin 11,042
November 2 General election candidates:
Matthew T. Mostowik 10,903
Jim Durkin 30,207
District 83
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Linda Chapa LaVia 3,305
Incumbent LaVia joined the house in 2003.
- Linda Chapa LaVia 3,305
November 2 General election candidates:
Linda Chapa LaVia 14,830
District 84
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Dennis Grosskopf 5,768
- Dennis Grosskopf 5,768
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Tom Cross 11,210
Incumbent Cross joined the house in 1993.
- Tom Cross 11,210
November 2 General election candidates:
Dennis Grosskopf 16,291
Tom Cross 34,966
District 85
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Emily Klunk-McAsey 6,590
Incumbent Klunk-McAsey joined the house in 2009.
- Emily Klunk-McAsey 6,590
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Maripat Oliver 6,271
- Maripat Oliver 6,271
February 2 Libertarian primary result:
- Eric Ferguson - Ferguson was removed from the ballot on July 9, 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
Emily McAsey 21,740
Maripat Oliver 13,969
District 86
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Jack McGuire 4,945
Incumbent McGuire joined the house in 1991.
- Jack McGuire 4,945
Independent candidate:
- Christopher Pederson - filed to run as an Independent Conservative in this race, was later removed from the ballot.
November 2 General election candidates:
Jack McGuire 16,675
Ryan Eggert 10,942
District 87
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- George H. Wissmiller 3,968
- George H. Wissmiller 3,968
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Bill Mitchell 12,928
Incumbent Mitchell joined the house in 1999.
- Bill Mitchell 12,928
November 2 General election candidates:
George H. Wissmiller 9,808
Bill Mitchell 30,863
District 88
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Dan Brady 9,173
Incumbent Brady joined the house in 2001.
- Dan Brady 9,173
November 2 General election candidates:
Dan Brady 29,244
District 89
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Jim Sacia 11,232
Incumbent Sacia joined the house in 2003.
- Jim Sacia 11,232
November 2 General election candidates:
Victoria F. Grizzoffi 9,184
Jim Sacia 26,114
District 90
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Kenneth J. Novak 3,493
- Kenneth J. Novak 3,493
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Jerry L. Mitchell 8,834
Incumbent Mitchell joined the house in 1995.
- Jerry L. Mitchell 8,834
November 2 General election candidates:
Kenneth J. Novak 11,076
Jerry L. Mitchell 22,217
District 91
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Michael K. Smith (Illinois) 5,579
Incumbent Smith joined the house in 1995.
- Michael K. Smith (Illinois) 5,579
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Michael D. Unes 5,619
- Michael D. Unes 5,619
November 2 General election candidates:
Michael K. Smith (Illinois) 14,011
Michael D. Unes 16,789
District 92
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Jehan Gordon 3,749
Incumbent Gordon joined the house in 2009.
- Jehan Gordon 3,749
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Jim Montelongo 4,191
- Jim Montelongo 4,191
November 2 General election candidates:
Jehan Gordon 13,805
Jim Montelongo 8,538
District 93
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Jil Tracy 8,323
Incumbent Tracy joined the house in July 2006.
- Jil Tracy 8,323
November 2 General election candidates:
Jil Tracy 32,603
District 94
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Earl W. Godt, II 3,427
- Earl W. Godt, II 3,427
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Richard P. Myers: 7,779
Incumbent Myers joined the house in 1995.
- Victoria Mohr: 1,764
- Richard P. Myers: 7,779
November 2 General election candidates:
Earl W. Godt, II 9,500
Richard P. Myers 23,301
District 95
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Mike Fortner 10,665
Incumbent Fortner joined the house in 2007.
- Mike Fortner 10,665
November 2 General election candidates:
Maria Owens 13,194
Mike Fortner 22,008
District 96
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Dawn DeSart 3,872
- Dawn DeSart 3,872
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Darlene Senger 8,255
Incumbent Senger joined the house in 2009.
- Darlene Senger 8,255
November 2 General election candidates:
Dawn DeSart 12,342
Darlene Senger 22,488
District 97
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Jim Watson 8,232
Incumbent Watson joined the house in 2001.
- Jim Watson 8,232
November 2 General election candidates:
Jim Watson 30,398
District 98
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Charles Landers: 5,219
- Chris Sherer: 2,555
- Fred Snodgrass: 2,032
- Charles Landers: 5,219
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal 5,335
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal 5,335
Note: Incumbent Democrat Betsy Hannig did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Charles Landers 15,207
Wayne Arthur Rosenthal 18,942
District 99
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Kent E. DeLay 3,621
- Kent E. DeLay 3,621
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Raymond Poe 5,515
Incumbent Poe joined the house in 1994.
- Raymond Poe 5,515
November 2 General election candidates:
Kent E. DeLay 10,243
Raymond Poe 19,921
District 100
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Rich Brauer: 10,448
Incumbent Brauer joined the house in 2003.
- Bill Hinrichs: 2,506
- Rich Brauer: 10,448
November 2 General election candidates:
Rich Brauer 40,474
District 101
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Robert F. Flider 4,644
Incumbent Flider joined the house in 2003.
- Robert F. Flider 4,644
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Adam M. Brown
- Mark Scranton: 5,567
Scranton withdrew from the race on March 5, 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
Robert F. Flider 15,340
Adam M. Brown 15,939
District 102
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- John Warner - Warner withdrew from this race on August 18, 2010.
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Ron Stephens 7,977
Incumbent Stephens joined the house in 1993.
- Ron Stephens 7,977
November 2 General election candidates:
Ron Stephens 26,797
Deena Dailey 10,776
District 103
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Naomi D. Jakobsson 4,063
Incumbent Jakobsson joined the house in 2003.
- Naomi D. Jakobsson 4,063
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Norman E. Davis 3,422
- Norman E. Davis 3,422
November 2 General election candidates:
Naomi D. Jakobsson 14,302
Norman E. Davis 8,534
District 104
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Michael Puhr 2,705
- Michael Puhr 2,705
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Chad D. Hays 7,814
- Chad D. Hays 7,814
Note: Incumbent Republican William B. Black did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Michael Puhr 9,513
Chad D. Hays 20,452
District 105
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Shane Cultra 15,666
Incumbent Cultra joined the house in 2003.
- Shane Cultra 15,666
February 2 Green Party primary result:
- Vince LaMie 41
- Vince LaMie 41
November 2 General election candidates:
Shane Cultra 29,199
Vince LaMie 6,130
District 106
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Keith P. Sommer 14,444
Incumbent Sommer joined the house in 1999.
- Keith P. Sommer 14,444
November 2 General election candidates:
Keith P. Sommer 36,290
District 107
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Joshua Qualls 5,663
- Joshua Qualls 5,663
February 2 GOP primary result:
- John Cavaletto 5,368
Incumbent Cavaletto joined the house in 2008.
- John Cavaletto 5,368
November 2 General election candidates:
Joshua Qualls 9,046
John Cavaletto 22,590
District 108
February 2 GOP primary result:
- David Reis 11,464
Incumbent Reis joined the house in 2005.
- David Reis 11,464
February 2 Constitution Party primary result:
- Robert McKerrow - MeKerrow was removed from the ballot on August 17, 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
David Reis 32,727
District 109
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Tim Cyr 3,695
- Tim Cyr 3,695
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Roger L. Eddy 10,035
Incumbent Eddy joined the house in 2003.
- Roger L. Eddy 10,035
November 2 General election candidates:
Tim Cyr 8,676
Roger L. Eddy 28,182
District 110
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Dennis Malak 3,600
- Dennis Malak 3,600
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Chapin Rose 14,208
Incumbent Rose joined the house in 2003.
- Chapin Rose 14,208
November 2 General election candidates:
Dennis Malak 6,035
Chapin Rose 28,724
District 111
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Daniel V. Beiser 4,341
Incumbent Beiser joined the house in 2004.
- Daniel V. Beiser 4,341
November 2 General election candidates:
Daniel V. Beiser 22,710
District 112
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Jay C. Hoffman 4,779
Incumbent Hoffman joined the house in 1991.
- Jay C. Hoffman 4,779
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Dwight D. Kay 5,326
- Dwight D. Kay 5,326
November 2 General election candidates:
Jay C. Hoffman 18,449
Dwight D. Kay 19,689
District 113
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Thomas Holbrook 4,626
Incumbent Holbrook joined the house in 1995.
- Thomas Holbrook 4,626
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Joseph F. Avallone 3,017
- Joseph F. Avallone 3,017
November 2 General election candidates:
Thomas Holbrook 17,248
Joseph F. Avallone 10,902
District 114
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Eddie Lee Jackson: 7,253
Incumbent Jackson joined the house in January 2009.
- Carl Officer: 4,169
- Will McGaughy: 739
- Eddie Lee Jackson: 7,253
November 2 General election candidates:
Eddie Lee Jackson 23,086
District 115
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Brent Schorfheide - Schorfheide withdrew from this race on July 2, 2010.
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Mike Bost 6,440
Incumbent Bost joined the house in 1995.
- Mike Bost 6,440
February 2 Green Party primary result:
- Charlie Howe 148
- Charlie Howe 148
November 2 General election candidates:
Mike Bost 22,820
Charlie Howe 7,839
District 116
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Dan Reitz 6,048
Incumbent Reitz joined the house in 1997.
- Dan Reitz 6,048
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Glenn C. Farley: 3,587
- John Piazza: 2,273
- Glenn C. Farley: 3,587
November 2 General election candidates:
Dan Reitz 21,118
Glenn C. Farley 16,468
District 117
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- John E. Bradley 10,745
Incumbent Bradley joined the house in June 2003.
- John E. Bradley 10,745
Independent candidate:
- Jason Rice - Rice was removed from the ballot on August 27, 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
John E. Bradley 31,208
District 118
February 2 Democratic primary result:
- Brandon W. Phelps 8,140
Incumbent Phelps joined the house in June 2003.
- Brandon W. Phelps 8,140
February 2 GOP primary result:
- Rick Campbell - Campbell was removed from the ballot on June 11, 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
Brandon W. Phelps 27,476
See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Illinois State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2010
- Primary election dates in 2010
External links
- Official 2010 General Election Results
- Illinois State Board of Elections list of offices up for election
- State of Illinois Official Vote, cast at the Primary Election Februrary 2, 2010
- February 2, 2010 primary election results (dead link)
- Illinois Democratic Party's list of all 2010 candidates
- Project Vote Smart list of candidates for Illinois House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010 election
Footnotes