Illinois House of Representatives District 75
| Illinois House of Representatives District 75 | ||
 | ||
| Current incumbent | John D. Anthony  | |
| Population | 125,585 | |
| Ethnicity | 1.1% Black, 7.5% Hispanic[1] | |
| Voting age | 76.9% age 18 and over | |
Illinois' seventy-fifth state house district is represented by Republican Representative John D. Anthony.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 125,585 civilians reside within Illinois' seventy-fifth state house district.[2] Illinois state representatives represent an average of 108,734 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 105,248 residents.
About the chamber
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Illinois legislators assume office the second Wednesday in January.
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."[3]
65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5(a) states, "A person is not eligible for an elective municipal office unless that person is a qualified elector."[4]
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[5] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $89,250/year | $166/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Illinois General Assembly, the state constitution mandates that the seat must be filled by appointment when allowed by law. The appointment must be made within 30 days after the vacancy. If a vacancy occurs in the Senate with more than twenty-eight months remaining in the term, the appointment is interim until the next general election, when a special election must be held. All other House and Senate vacancies are to be filled by an appointment from the same political party that last held the seat.[6] If the vacated seat was held by an independent (no party affiliation), the governor is to appoint an independent successor within 30 days.[7]
The vacancy must be filled by the respective party organizations covering the legislative district.[8] The respective committeemen and committeewomen representing the legislative district must vote on a replacement.[9] The person selected for the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[10]
See sources: Illinois Const. Art. 4, Sec. 2(d) and Illinois Rev. Stat. ch. 10, § 5/25-6
Elections
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Martha J. Shugart ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent John D. Anthony defeated Ron Severson in the Republican primary. Anthony then defeated Shugart in the general election.[11][12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John D. Anthony Incumbent |
58% | 19,618 | |
| Democratic | Martha J. Shugart | 42% | 14,231 | |
| Total Votes | 33,849 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John D. Anthony Incumbent |
60.5% | 6,083 |
| Ron Severson | 39.5% | 3,968 |
| Total Votes | 10,051 | |
2012
Elections for the office of Illinois House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on March 20, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 5, 2011. Incumbent Pam Roth (R) defeated Jeremy J. Ly (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.[15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pam Roth Incumbent |
62.6% | 27,713 | |
| Democratic | Jeremy Ly | 37.4% | 16,564 | |
| Total Votes | 44,277 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2002 to 2012, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 75 raised a total of $3,851,780. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $256,785 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
| Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 75 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
| 2012 | $202,744 | 2 | $101,372 | |
| 2010 | $675,401 | 2 | $337,701 | |
| 2008 | $268,360 | 2 | $134,180 | |
| 2006 | $861,569 | 3 | $287,190 | |
| 2004 | $1,540,336 | 3 | $513,445 | |
| 2002 | $178,498 | 2 | $89,249 | |
| 2000 | $124,872 | 1 | $124,872 | |
| Total | $3,851,780 | 15 | $256,785 | |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ For more information on the parameters the U.S. Census Bureau use, please see our Race and Ethnicity on the United States Census page.
- ↑ publicmapping.org, "Illinois 2010 Census Statistics," accessed October 9, 2013
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Constitution of the State of Illinois," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Compiled Statutes," accessed May 27, 2025(Sec. 65 5/3.1-10-5)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Constitution," accessed February 4, 2021 (Section Article IV, Section 2(d))
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Compiled Statutes," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25-6)
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Election Code," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25 6 (a), (c))
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Election Code," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25 6 (d))
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Election Code," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25 6 (f))
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ "Illinois State Board of Elections - Official Primary Election Results," accessed October 9, 2013
- ↑ "Illinois State Board of Elections - Official General Election Results," accessed October 9, 2013
