The 2020 elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, to elect representatives from all 118 districts. The primary election occurred on March 17, 2020.[1] The winners of this election are currently serving in the 102nd General Assembly, with seats apportioned among the states based on the 2010 United States census. The Democratic Party had held a House majority since 1997. The inauguration of the 102nd General Assembly occurred on Wednesday January 13, 2021.[2]
The Republican Party needed to flip control of 16 seats to earn a majority in the Illinois House. The Republican Party flipped four seats and the Democratic Party flipped three seats, resulting in a net gain of one additional seat for the Republicans. The Democratic Party retained their supermajority after this election.
The 1st district had been represented by Democrat Aaron Ortiz since January 9, 2019.[5] Ortiz was unopposed in his first election in 2018. Ortiz faced Alicia Martinez, a worker with Brackenbox, Inc.[6] and a former staffer for Alderman Edward M. Burke. After winning the nomination, Ortiz faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.[7]
The 3rd district includes parts of Elmwood Park, as well as all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Austin, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Hermosa, Logan Square, Montclare, and Portage Park.[16][17] The district had been represented by Democrat Luis Arroyo since his appointment in December 2006.[5] Arroyo was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Arroyo would resign from his seat on November 1, 2019, after he was arrested a week prior for a federal bribery charge and "just hours before a legislative committee was set to consider his ouster from the General Assembly."[20]Eva-Dina Delgado was appointed to his seat on November 15, 2019. Her appointment came under contentious fire from Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after proxy votes from former representative Arroyo were used to select Delgado as his replacement.[21] Delgado faced primary challenger Nidia Carranza, a bilingual Pre-K teacher, on March 17, 2020.[22] After winning the nomination, Delgado faced no ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
Sandra Schneller, a state clinical practice manager[29]
Aaron Turner, formerly holding multiple positions with numerous Illinois agencies[30]
After winning the nomination, Collins faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election. On July 3, 2020, Art Turner resigned from his seat to retire.[31] Collins, the winner of the primary, was appointed to Turner's seat on July 24, 2020.[32]
Ryan Podges, an attorney in labor and employment laws[40]
Kimberly J. Walz, regional director for Walgreens[41]
38 days before the primary was scheduled to occur, Yoni Pizer was appointed to the seat on February 9, 2020. Chicago Magazine reported candidate Croke (who would later defeat Pizer in the primary) saying, "This Sunday, 38 days before voters have the opportunity to vote for the next State Representative for Illinois’ 12th House District, Chicago Democratic Party insiders rubber stamped the appointment of Jonathan Pizer in an attempt to boost his chances in the March primary election."[42]
After winning the nomination, Croke faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The 14th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Evanston and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Edgewater, Rogers Park, Uptown, and West Ridge.[16][17] The district had been represented by Democrat Kelly Cassidy since her appointment in May 2011.[5] Cassidy was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Cassidy faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The 16th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Skokie and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of North Park and West Ridge.[16][17] The district had been represented by Democrat Yehiel Mark Kalish since his appointment in January 2019.[5] Kalish faced two primary challengers for the Democratic nomination: Kevin Olickal, executive director at the Indo-American Democratic Organization[43] and Denyse Wang Stoneback, an independent contractor for project management.[44] Stoneback defeated incumbent Kalish in the primary for the Democratic nomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The 17th district, located in the Chicago area, includes all or parts of Evanston, Glenview, Golf, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie, and Wilmette.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz since January 9, 2019.[5] Gong-Gershowitz was first elected with 69.20% of the vote in 2018. Gong-Gershowitz faced Green Party Christopher Kruger and Republican Yesoe Yoon, anchor and host for the Global Leaders Network TV Program,[45] in the general election.
The 19th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge, and River Grove and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Dunning, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, O'Hare, and Portage Park.[16][17] The district had been represented by Democrat Robert Martwick since January 9, 2013.[5] Martwick was re-elected with 60.69% of the vote in 2018. Martwick would be appointed to replace former state senator John Mulroe, leaving Martwick's own seat vacant. Democrat Lindsey LaPointe would be appointed to the 19th district seat on July 24, 2019.[46] LaPointe faced two primary challengers for the Democratic nomination: Patti Vasquez, former host of "The Patti Vasquez Show" on 720 WGN radio[47] and Joe Duplechin, Chicago police officer.[48] LaPointe faced Republican Jeff Muehlfelder, a violent crimes detective,[49] and Libertarian Joseph Schreiner, a patent agent and translator,[50] in the general election.
The 37th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, and Tinley Park.[16] The district had been represented by Republican Margo McDermed since January 14, 2015.[5] McDermed was re-elected with 57.98% of the vote in 2018. McDermed announced on July 10, 2019, that she would not seek re-election to the Illinois House.[72]Tim Ozinga, executive vice president at Ozinga, a concrete and building materials business, was the Republican nominee.[73] Michelle Fadeley, a global marketing manager, was the Democratic nominee.[74]
The 40th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Avondale, Irving Park, Logan Square, and Portage Park.[16][17] The district had been represented by Democrat Jaime Andrade Jr. since his appointment in August 2013.[5] Andrade was re-elected with 99.98% of the vote in 2018. Andrade faced Syamala Krishnamsetty, an organizer,[78] in the Democratic primary. After winning the nomination, Andrade Jr. faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The 41st district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Bolingbrook, Naperville, and Warrenville.[16] The district had been represented by Republican Grant Wehrli since January 14, 2015.[5] Wehrli was re-elected with 52% of the vote in 2018. Two candidates ran for the Democratic nomination: Denika McMillen, a social worker[79] and Janet Yang Rohr, director of global data at Morningstar, Inc.[80] After each candidate won their respective nomination, Republican Grant Wehrli faced Democrat Janet Yang Rohr in the general election.
The 44th district, located in the Chicago area, includes all or parts of Bartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, and Streamwood.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat Fred Crespo since January 10, 2007.[5] Crespo was re-elected with 65.59% of the vote in 2018. Crespo faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The 45th district, located in the Chicago area, includes all or parts of Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Itasca, Roselle, Streamwood, Wayne, West Chicago, and Wood Dale.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat Diane Pappas since January 9, 2019.[5] Pappas was elected with 50.84% of the vote in 2018. Three candidates ran for the Republican nomination: Michael Camerer, a private practice chiropractor;[89] Alfredo "Al" Manzo, a business owner;[90] and Wayne Township Supervisor Randy Ramey, a former member of the Illinois House from the 55th district. Michael Camerer would go on to win the Republican nomination but would die "unexpectedly from natural causes" on June 18, 2020, at the age of 61.[91]Seth Lewis, a small business owner and Republican nominee for the 23rd Senate district in 2016 and 2018,[92] was tapped to be the new Republican nominee.
The 54th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Deer Park, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, and South Barrington.[16] The district had been represented by Republican Tom Morrison since January 12, 2011.[5] Morrison was re-elected with 50.05% of the vote, or by only 43 votes, in 2018. Two candidates ran for the Democratic nomination: Ryan Huffman, a data analyst[117] and Maggie Trevor, a principal of a market research company and Democratic candidate for the district in 2018.[118] After each candidate won their respective nomination, Republican Tom Morrison faced Democrat Maggie Trevor in the general election.
The 60th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Beach Park, Gurnee, North Chicago, Park City, and Waukegan.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat Rita Mayfield since her appointment in July 2010.[5] Mayfield was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Mayfield faced Diana Burdette, a homeschooling educator, for the Democratic nomination.[122] After winning the Democratic nomination, Mayfield faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The 65th district, located in the Chicago area, includes all or parts of Batavia, Burlington, Campton Hills, Elgin, Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, Huntley, Pingree Grove, South Elgin, St. Charles, and Wayne.[16] The district had been represented by Republican Dan Ugaste since January 9, 2019.[5] Two candidates ran for the Democratic nomination: Mohammad "Mo" Iqbal, a lawyer and civil engineer[132] and Martha Paschke, a patient intake coordinator.[133] After each candidate won their respective nomination, Republican Dan Ugaste faced Democrat Martha Paschke in the general election.
The 67th district covers a large part of Rockford.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat Maurice West since January 9, 2019.[5] Kathleen "Kathie" Jo Hansen ran as the Republican nominee.
The 83rd district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Aurora, Montgomery, and North Aurora.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat Linda Chapa LaVia since January 8, 2003.[5] She would vacate her seat in February 2019 after being nominated by Governor J. B. Pritzker to serve as director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. Democrat Barbara Hernandez was appointed on March 7, 2019, to fill the vacancy.[161] Hernandez faced Juan Thomas, a lawyer and ordained minister,[162] for the Democratic nomination. Democrat Barbara Hernandez faced Republican Don Walter, an election judge, in the general election.[163]
The 85th district, located in the Chicago area, covers parts of Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Fairmont, Lemont, Lockport, Naperville, Romeoville, and Woodridge.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat John Connor since his appointment on June 24, 2017.[5] Connor announced on September 24, 2019, that he would seek retiring state senator Pat McGuire's seat in the 43rd district, leaving his own state representative seat open.[164]Dagmara "Dee" Avelar, a community activist, was the Democratic nominee.[165] Ron Doweidt, the Republican precinct committeeperson for DuPage 020 Precinct, was the Republican nominee.[166] Anna Schiefelbein was the Green Party nominee.[167]
The 103rd district covers the heart of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, including most of Champaign and Urbana.[16] The district had been represented by Democrat Carol Ammons since January 14, 2015.[5] Ammons faced off against Libertarian Brad Bielert in the November 3, 2020 general election.
The 105th district, located in the Bloomington-Normal area, includes all or parts of Anchor, Bloomington, Carlock, Chenoa, Colfax, Cooksville, Downs, El Paso, Fairbury, Forrest, Gridley, Hudson, Lexington, Normal, Strawn, and Towanda.[16] The district had been represented by Republican Dan Brady since January 9, 2013, who formerly represented the 88th district from January 10, 2001, to January 9, 2013.[5] Brady faced David Paul Blumenshine, a real estate broker and candidate in the Republican primary in 2018, for the Republican nomination.[189] Brady won the Republican nomination. Normal Town Council member Chemberly Cummings was the Democratic nominee.[190]
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