2018 Illinois House of Representatives election
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The 2018 elections for the Illinois House of Representatives will take place on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Elections will be held to elect representatives from all 118 districts. The winners of this election will serve in the 101st General Assembly, with seats apportioned among the states based on the 2010 United States Census. The Democratic Party has held a House majority since 1997, although they experienced a net loss of four seats in the 2016 elections.
The elections for Illinois's 18 congressional districts, Governor, statewide constitutional officers, and some seats in the State Senate will also be held on this date.
Overview
The Illinois House of Representatives has seen an unusually large number of legislators choose to retire.
Democratic retirements
- 4th district: Cynthia Soto: Soto is running for a seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.[1]
- 5th district: Juliana Stratton: Stratton became J. B. Pritzker's running mate in the 2018 gubernatorial election.[2]
- 17th district: Laura Fine: On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Biss.[3]
- 25th district: Barbara Flynn Currie: Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, the longest tenured female legislator in Illinois history, announced she will retire.[4]
- 38th district: Al Riley: On September 26, 2017, Riley announced he would not seek reelection to a seventh term.[5]
- 57th district: Elaine Nekritz announced she was planning to resign. Her official resignation became effective October 2, 2017.[6]
- 58th district: Scott Drury: Drury attempted to run for Governor of Illinois, but opted to run for Illinois Attorney General after the retirement of Lisa Madigan.[7]
- 59th district: Carol Sente: Sente announced she will not stand for reelection in 2018.[8]
- 67th district: Litesa Wallace: Wallace became Daniel Biss's running mate in the 2018 gubernatorial election.[9]
- 85th district: Emily McAsey: McAsey resigned in June 2017. Will County Assistant State's Attorney John Connor was appointed to succeed her.[10]
- 111th district: Dan Beiser: On August 30, 2017, Beiser announced his retirement from the Illinois House of Representatives.[11] Beiser chose to resign in December 2017, and was succeeded by Monica Bristow.[12]
- 118th district: Brandon Phelps: Phelps resigned in September 2017. Natalie Phelps Finnie was appointed to succeed him.[13]
Republican retirements
- 47th district: Patti Bellock: On August 1, 2017, Deputy Republican Leader Bellock announced her intention to retire at the end of her term.[14]
- 49th district: Mike Fortner: Fortner announced August 7, 2017 he would not seek reelection.[15]
- 53rd district: David Harris: On October 4, 2017, Harris announced his retirement from the Illinois House citing frustration from the Illinois Budget Impasse. Harris was one of the Republicans who crossed party lines to vote to end the Illinois Budget Impasse which included an income tax increase.[16]
- 64th district: Barbara Wheeler: Wheeler will not run for reelection in 2018.[17]
- 65th district: Steven Andersson: On August 16, 2017, Andersson announced he would not seek reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018 during an appearance on Chicago Tonight. Andersson was one of the Republicans who voted to end the Illinois budget impasse which included an income tax increase.[18]
- 70th district: Bob Pritchard: The 72 year old legislator announced he would retire at the end of the 100th General Assembly. Pritchard was one of the Republicans who voted to end the Illinois budget impasse which included an income tax increase.[19]
- 89th district: Brian W. Stewart: Stewart is vacating his seat to run for the senate seat being vacated by Tim Bivins.[20]
- 99th district: Sara Wojcicki Jimenez: Wojcicki Jimenez announced she would not seek reelection in 2018.[21]
- 101st district: Bill Mitchell: The Assistant Republican Leader, announced his retirement from the Illinois House on Thursday August 3, 2017.[22]
- 104th district: Chad Hays: On July 7, 2017, Hays announced his retirement from the Illinois House citing the budget impasse.[23]
- 107th district: John Cavaletto: On September 18, 2017, Cavaletto announced he would not be seeking reelection in 2018.[24]
- 110th district: Reggie Phillips: On September 22, 2017, Phillips announced he would not run for a third term.[25]
Elections by district
District 20
The 20th district includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Edison Park, Norwood Park, and O'Hare, along with all or parts the neighboring suburbs of Des Plaines, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, Niles, Norridge, Park Ridge, Rosemont, and Schiller Park.[26] According to a 2017 analysis by Ballotpedia, the 20th is the most Democratic district represented by a Republican in the Illinois House.[27] The district is represented by Assistant Republican Leader Michael McAuliffe; the sole House Republican from Chicago. He has represented the district since his July 1996 appointment.
In 2016, incumbent Republican Michael McAuliffe, defeated Democratic businesswoman and anti-O'Hare noise activist Merry Marwig by 5,597 votes in one of the state's most expensive House races that cycle.[28][29] On September 12, 2017, Marwig announced she is seeking a rematch. McAuliffe is also expected to run for reelection.[30]
District 79
Republican Lindsay Parkhurst was first elected to represent the 79th district in 2016, defeating Democrat Kate Cloonen. The 79th district includes all or parts of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Essex, Hopkins Park, Peotone, Herscher and Braceville.[31] Cloonen's predecessor, Democrat Lisa Dugan, who represented the 79th district from 2003-2013 has announced she will run for the seat. The race, dubbed a "battle royale" by political observers, is expected to cost in the millions of dollars.[32]
District 82
The 82nd district includes all or parts of Lemont, Indian Head Park, LaGrange, Western Springs, Homer Glen, Burr Ridge, Darien, Willowbrook, Woodridge, and Bolingbrook.[33] The district has been represented by Republican Leader Jim Durkin since his January 2006 appointment. He previous served in the Illinois House from January 1995 to January 2003. In 2016, Minority Leader Jim Durkin ran unopposed.[28]
Durkin is being challenged by Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub. Straub is being backed by radio host and political operative Dan Proft. While Michael Madigan was challenged by Jason Gonzalez in 2016, it is rare that one of the "four tops" is challenged, let alone in a primary election.[34] On October 26, 2017, Durkin was endorsed by a number of Republican mayors from DuPage County.[35]
Darien Alderman Tom Chlystek has filed to run for the Democratic nomination.[36][37]
Republican Primary Endorsements
- Mayors
- Rich Veenstra, Mayor of Addison, Illinois
- Richard Irvin, Mayor of Aurora, Illinois
- Frank DeSimone, Village President of Bensenville, Illinois
- Franco Coladipietro, Village President of Bloomingdale, Illinois
- Roger Claar, Mayor of Bolingbrook, Illinois
- Frank Saverino, Mayor of Carol Stream, Illinois
- Kevin Burns, Mayor of Geneva, Illinois
- Rodney Craig, Mayor of Hanover Park, Illinois
- George Yukich, Mayor of Homer Glen, Illinois
- Steve Chirico, Mayor of Naperville, Illinois
- Tony Ragucci, Mayor of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
- Andy Maglio, Mayor of Roselle, Illinois
- Ruben Pineda, Mayor of West Chicago, Illinois
- Alice Gallagher, Village President of Western Springs, Illinois
- Frank Trilla, Mayor of Willowbrook, Illinois
- Nunzio Pulice, Mayor of Wood Dale, Illinois
References
- ^ Schoenburg, Bernard (August 27, 2017). "Many lawmakers leaving capital amid toxic political climate". Peoria Journal-Star. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (August 9, 2017). "Pritzker to pick Rep. Stratton". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (July 28, 2017). "Rep. Fine to run for Biss seat". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (September 14, 2017). "Leader Currie to retire at end of term". Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (September 26, 2017). "This just in… Rep. Al Riley won't seek reelection". Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (September 29, 2017). "Rep. Elaine Nekritz to resign on Monday". Capitol Fax. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Geiger, Kim (19 September 2017). "Drury drops governor bid to run for attorney general". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ^ Lester, Kerry (September 12, 2017). "State Rep. Sente says she won't seek re-election". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (September 8, 2017). "Biss formally announces Litesa Wallace as new running mate". Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ Antinori, Shannon (June 25, 2017). "Will County Prosecutor Appointed To McAsey's Seat". The Patch. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (August 30, 2017). "Beiser won't run again". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Monica Bristow sworn in as State Representative in 111th District". RiverBender.com. Jerseyville, Illinois. December 19, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ DeNeal, Travis (September 6, 2017). "Natalie Phelps Finnie named 118th District state representative". The Benton Evening News. Benton, Illinois: GateHouse Media. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (August 1, 2017). "*** UPDATED x1 *** Rep. Bellock to retire". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (August 7, 2017). "Rep. Fortner to retire at end of term". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Lester, Kerry (October 4, 2017). "David Harris won't seek re-election, says Illinois GOP is at war with itself". Daily Herald. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ^ Wilson, Jordan J. (July 29, 2017). "State Rep. Barbara Wheeler will not seek re-election to Illinois House in 2018". Northwest Herald. Crystal Lake, Illinois. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ Vinicky, Amanada (August 16, 2017). "State Rep. Steven Andersson to Step Down". Chicago Tonight. Chicago, Illinois: WTTW. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
- ^ Finke, Doug (August 5, 2017). "Statehouse Insider: Sending the bill let the arguments begin in earnest". The State Journal-Register. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ Sweeny, Chuck (September 6, 2017). "Brian Stewart to run for Illinois Senate". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Mackey, Brian (August 21, 2017). "Rep. Wojcicki Jimenez Not Seeking Reelection". NPR Illinois. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (August 3, 2017). "*** UPDATED x1 - Rep. Bill Mitchell to retire *** Two more?". Capitol Fax. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (July 3, 2017). "Rep. Chad Hays to retire: "Blame, press conferences and talking points have replaced governing"". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ Sapp, Greg (September 18, 2017). "Cavaletto Will Not Seek Re-Election as State Representative". Effingham, Illinois: 97.5 XFM. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Rich (September 22, 2017). "Rep. Reggie Phillips is the latest to retire". Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 10" (PDF). Illinois House Democratic Caucus. May 18, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Williams, Joel (ed.). "Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Middleton, Wisconsin: Lucy Burns Institute.
- ^ a b "General Election Results, 2016". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ Nitkin, Alex (November 8, 2016). "Michael McAuliffe Holds On To Chicago's Only GOP-Held State House Seat". DNAinfo. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
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- ^ http://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/parkhurst-vs-dugan-let-s-get-ready-for-a-political/article_ee4a7f2f-0286-568a-ae6a-fa22992a7c12.html
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- ^ Miller, Rich (October 1, 2017). "This just in… Primary opponent surfaces against House GOP Leader Jim Durkin". Capitol Fax. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Earnest, Andrea (October 26, 2017). "Homer Glen Mayor Announces Endorsement Of Jim Durkin For State Representative". Patch Media.
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