The2022 elections for the Illinois Senate occurred on November 8, 2022, to elect senators from all of the state's 59 legislative districts in theIllinois Senate. The primary election took place on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.[1] The winners of this election would serve in the 103rd General Assembly, with seats apportioned among the state based on the2020 United States census. Under the Illinois Constitution of 1970, senators are divided into three groups, with each group having a two-year term at a different part of the decade between censuses, with the rest of the decade being taken up by two four-year terms.[2] TheDemocratic Party had held a majority in the Senate since 2003. The inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly occurred on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.[3]
The Republican Party flipped two districts, with the Democratic Party flipping one district, resulting in a net gain of one seat for the Republicans. Despite the seat loss, the Democrats still maintained their supermajority in the Illinois Senate.
Bill Brady was the Republican Minority Leader of theIllinois Senate from July 1, 2017, to December 31, 2020. On November 4, 2020, Brady announced he would step down as Senate party leader and would "[hint] at another run for statewide office."[5]Dan McConchie was elected on November 5, 2020, as then-leader-elect of the Republican caucus.[6] Brady would go on to resign from the Senate on December 31, 2020.[7] Alongside the inauguration of the 102nd General Assembly, McConchie was formally confirmed as Republican Minority Leader on January 13, 2021.[8]
With the2020 United States census, all 59 legislative districts and the corresponding 118 representative districts were required to be redrawn to accommodate the new population data. As a result of theCOVID-19 pandemic, theUnited States Census Bureau stated that the necessary data for redistricting would not be available until September 2021.[9] TheIllinois Constitution states that:
"In the year following each Federal decennial census year, the General Assembly by law shall redistrict the Legislative Districts and the Representative Districts. If no redistricting plan becomes effective by June 30 of that year, a Legislative Redistricting Commission shall be constituted not later than July 10. The Commission shall consist of eight members, no more than four of whom shall be members of the same political party."[10] — Illinois Constitution Article IV Section 3b
With the possibility of this commission and the state constitution not specifying what population data to use in redistricting, Illinois Democrats went ahead and started the redistricting process. In redistricting, the committees used data from theAmerican Community Survey. Democrats faced criticism from Republicans over the use of the ACS data in redistricting and shutting out Republicans in the redistricting process. GovernorJ. B. Pritzker faced criticism for his previous support in 2018 for an independent commission and pledge to veto any maps "in any way drafted or created by legislators, political party leaders and/or their staffs or allies."[11]
The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority LeaderAntonio Munoz since January 9, 1999.[12] Munoz was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Initially filing to run, Munoz announced in May 2022 that he would not run for re-election.Javier Cervantes, a business manager forService Employees International Union, was the Democratic nominee.[13] Cervantes faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratOmar Aquino since his appointment on July 1, 2016.[12] He was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Aquino faced Wilmer Maldonado and Wilson Vazquez, aTeamster,[16] for the Democratic nomination. Aquino won renomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratMattie Hunter since January 8, 2003.[12] Hunter was re-elected unopposed in 2018. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Democratic Majority LeaderKimberly A. Lightford since November 20, 1998.[12] Lightford was re-elected unopposed in 2020. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratPatricia Van Pelt since January 9, 2013.[12] Van Pelt was re-elected unopposed in 2018. She faced no other ballot-listed candidate in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratSara Feigenholtz since her appointment on January 22, 2020.[12] Feigenholtz was elected unopposed in 2020. Nicole Drewery, a financial examiner, was the Republican nominee.[17]
The district had been represented by DemocratHeather Steans since her appointment on February 10, 2008.[12] She was re-elected unopposed in 2020. On January 19, 2021, Steans announced that she would be retiring her seat on January 31. Fellow state RepresentativeKelly Cassidy and CEO of Blue Sky StrategiesMike Simmons were considered the front runners for appointment.[18] While at first the votes were divided, Simmons was chosen by the district's Democratic committeepersons.[19] Simmons was sworn in on February 6, 2021.[20] He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratRam Villivalam since January 5, 2019.[12] Villivalam was first elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratLaura Fine since January 6, 2019.[12] Fine was first elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2018. Paul T. Kelly was nominated as the Republican nominee.
The district had been represented by DemocratRobert Martwick since his appointment on June 28, 2019.[12] Martwick was re-elected with 53.8% of the vote in 2020. Martwick faced Erin Jones, a formerCPD police officer,[21] for the Democratic nomination. Martwick won renomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratCelina Villanueva since her appointment on January 7, 2020.[12] She was elected with 79.7% of the vote in 2020. Villanueva was redistricted to the boundaries of the 12th Legislative district and ran for re-election in her new district. Mike Porfirio, acommander in theUnited States Navy Reserve, was the Democratic nominee.[22] Thomas "Mac" McGill was nominated as the Republican nominee.
The district had been represented by DemocratSteven Landek since his appointment on February 5, 2011.[12] Landek was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Landek was redistricted to the 11th Legislative district and declined to run for re-election.[23]Celina Villanueva, state Senator of the 11th Legislative district, was redistricted to the 12th district. Villanueva faced Javier Yanez, former chief of staff for AldermanByron Sigcho-Lopez,[24] for the Democratic nomination. Villanueva won the nomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratRobert Peters since his appointment on January 6, 2019.[12] Peters was elected unopposed in 2020. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Democratic Deputy Majority LeaderEmil Jones III since January 14, 2009.[12] Jones was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratNapoleon Harris since January 9, 2013.[12] Harris was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority LeaderJacqueline Y. Collins since January 8, 2003.[12] Collins was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Collins ran for the Democratic nomination inIllinois's 1st congressional district.[25] Willie Preston, a small business owner,[26] and La'Mont Raymond Williams, an attorney,[27] ran for the Democratic nomination. Preston won the nomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented byElgie Sims since his appointment on January 26, 2018.[12] Sims was elected with 100.0% of the vote in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Democrat President pro temporeBill Cunningham since January 9, 2013.[12] Cunningham was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Christine Shanahan McGovern, a business owner, was the Republican nominee.[28]
The district had been represented by DemocratMichael Hastings since January 9, 2013.[12] Hastings was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Patrick Sheehan, a police officer, was the Republican nominee.[29]
The district had been represented by DemocratLaura Ellman since January 9, 2019.[12] She was first elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2018. Kathleen Murray, a small business owner, was the Republican nominee.[32]
The district had been represented by DemocratCristina Castro since January 11, 2017.[12] Castro was re-elected unopposed in 2020. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratTom Cullerton since January 9, 2013.[12] Cullerton was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2018. Cullerton resigned his seat on February 23, 2022, after announcing his intent to plead guilty to federal embezzlement charges.[33]Diane Pappas, formerstate representative from the 45th district, was appointed to the seat on March 9, 2022.[34]Suzy Glowiak, an engineer and state senator from the 24th district, was the Democratic nominee.[35]Dennis Reboletti, a formerstate representative, was the Republican nominee.
The district had been represented by DemocratSuzy Glowiak since January 9, 2019.[12] She was first elected with 50.8% of the vote in 2018. Glowiak was redistricted to the 23rd Legislative district and ran for re-election in her new district.Seth Lewis,state representative from the 45th district, was the Republican nominee. Laurie Nowak, a former member of theDuPage County Board, was the Democratic nominee.[36]
The district had been represented by DemocratKarina Villa since January 13, 2021.[12] She was first elected with 51.0% of the vote in 2020. Heather Brown, aWest Chicago city alderwoman, was the Republican nominee.[37]
The district had been represented by Republican Minority LeaderDan McConchie since his appointment on April 20, 2016.[12] McConchie was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018. Maria Peterson, a small business owner, was the Democratic nominee.[38]
The district had been represented by DemocratAnn Gillespie since January 9, 2019.[12] She was first elected with 52.0% of the vote in 2018. Joshua Alvarado, a video production artist,[39] and Bill Robertson, a former school superintendent,[40] ran for the Republican nomination. Robertson won the nomination.
The district had been represented by Democratic Deputy Majority LeaderLaura Murphy since her appointment on October 5, 2015.[12] She was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Sal Raspanti, the city clerk forPark Ridge, was the Republican nominee.[41]
The district had been represented by DemocratJulie Morrison since January 9, 2013.[12] Morrison was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2018. Morrison faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratTerry Link since January 8, 1997.[12] He was re-elected with 68.0% of the vote in 2018. Terry Link resigned his seat on September 12, 2020, because of "roughly a month after he was charged with a federal count of income tax evasion."[42] On September 16, 2020, Link "pleaded guilty to a federal count of filing a false tax return."[43]Adriane Johnson, a chamber of commerce president, was appointed on October 12, 2020.[44] Johnson faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratMelinda Bush since January 9, 2013.[12] Bush was re-elected with 58.5% of the vote in 2020. She was not seeking re-election.[45]Mary Edly-Allen, a formerstate representative from the 51st district, andSam Yingling, state representative from the 62nd district, ran for the Democratic nomination. Edly-Allen won the nomination. Adam Solano, a financial advisor, was the Republican nominee.[46]
The district had been represented by RepublicanCraig Wilcox since his appointment on October 1, 2018.[12] Wilcox was elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018. Allena Barbato, an attorney, was the Democratic nominee.[47]
The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority LeaderDon DeWitte since his appointment in September 2018.[12] DeWitte was elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratSteve Stadelman since January 9, 2013.[12] Stadelman was re-elected with 61.7% of the vote in 2020. Juan Reyes, a former police officer, was the Republican nominee.[48]
The district had been represented by RepublicanDave Syverson since January 9, 2013. He previously represented the 34th district from 1993 to January 9, 2013.[12] Syverson was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Sylverson defeated Eli Nicolosi,Winnebago County Republican Central Committee Chairperson, for the Republican nomination. Syverson faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by RepublicanNeil Anderson since January 8, 2015.[12] Anderson was re-elected with 50.8% of the vote in 2018. After being redistricted, Anderson ran for re-election in the 47th legislative district.[49] Glen Evans, a minister,[50] andRock Island Mayor Mike Thoms ran for the Republican nomination.[51] Thoms won the nomination.Michael Halpin, member of theIllinois House of Representatives for the 72nd Representative district, was the Democratic nominee.[52]
The district had been represented by RepublicanWin Stoller since January 13, 2021.[12] Stoller was first elected with 99.71% of the vote in 2020. Stoller defeated Brett Nicklaus, a certified financial planner, for the Republican nomination.[53] He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Republican Deputy Minority LeaderSue Rezin since December 11, 2010.[12] Rezin was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2018. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocraticSenate PresidentDon Harmon since January 3, 2003.[12] Harmon was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratPatrick Joyce since his appointment on November 8, 2019.[12] Joyce was elected with 58.5% of the vote in 2020. Philip Nagel, a formerUnited States Air Force crew chief,[54] and Krystyna Vela, a real estate agent,[55] ran for the Republican nomination. Nagel won the nomination.
The district had been represented by RepublicanJohn Curran since his appointment on July 23, 2017.[12] Curran was elected with 50.8% of the vote in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority LeaderLinda Holmes since January 10, 2007.[12] Holmes was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Paul J. Santucci, an adjunct professor atNorth Central College, was the Republican nominee.[56]
The district had been represented by DemocratJohn Connor since January 13, 2021. Connor previously represented the 85th Representative district in theIllinois House from 2017 to 2021.[12] Connor was first elected to the district with 64.5% of the vote in 2020. Connor resigned his seat on April 30, 2020, to care for an immediate family member.[57]Eric Mattson, a firefighter, was appointed on May 6, 2022.[58]Rachel Ventura, a member of theWill County board, defeated Mattson for the Democratic nomination.[59] Dianne Harris, a small business owner,[60] and Michelle Lee, aJoliet Junior College board of trustees member,[61] ran for the Republican nomination. Harris won the nomination.
The district had been represented by RepublicanBill Brady since his appointment in May 2002.[12] He was re-elected unopposed in 2018. On December 31, 2020, Brady resigned from the Illinois Senate.[62] FormerLogan County ClerkSally Turner was appointed on January 25, 2021.[63] Turner faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by RepublicanBrian W. Stewart since December 5, 2018. He previously represented the 89th Representative district in theIllinois House from 2013 to 2018.[12] Stewart was first elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2018. Stewart announced he would not seek re-election on January 14, 2022.[64] State RepresentativeAndrew Chesney from the 89th Representative district was the Republican nominee. Gerald Podraza, a small business owner, was the Democratic nominee.[65]
The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority LeaderDave Koehler since December 3, 2006.[12] Koehler was re-elected with 53.9% of the vote in 2020. Desi Anderson, a business owner, was the Republican nominee.[66]
The district had been represented by RepublicanJil Tracy since January 11, 2017.[12] Tracy was re-elected with 99.7% of the vote in 2018. State SenatorNeil Anderson from the 36th legislative district ran against her for the Republican nomination. This was due to him being drawn out of his district from redistricting.[49] Anderson faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratAndy Manar since January 9, 2013.[12] He was re-elected with 56.8% of the vote in 2018. On January 17, 2021, Manar resigned from the Illinois Senate to work as a senior advisor forJ. B. Pritzker's administration.[67]Springfield City Council andSangamon County Board memberDoris Turner was appointed on February 6, 2021.[68]Sandy Hamilton, state representative from the 99th Representative district, was the Republican nominee.
The district had been represented by DemocratMeg Loughran Cappel since January 13, 2021.[12] Cappel was first elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2020. Stacey Keagle, a nurse,[69] James Lawson, an electrician,[70] and Felicity Joy Solomon, a life coach,[71] all ran for the Republican nomination. Keagle would initially win the nomination but later dropped out of the race on August 26, 2022, due to health issues. With the Republican Party unable to nominate a new candidate, Cappel faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.[72]
The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority LeaderSteve McClure since January 9, 2019.[12] McClure was first elected unopposed in 2018. McClure was redistricted to the 54th legislative district and ran for re-election in his new district. State SenatorJil Tracy from the 47th legislative district was redistricted to the 50th and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority LeaderChapin Rose since January 9, 2013.[12] Rose was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Rose faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
DemocratScott M. Bennett represented the district since his appointment on January 12, 2015, and was re-elected with 63.4% of the vote in 2020.[12][73] Bennett faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the primary or general election, but died following the election on December 9.[74][75] Champaign Township AssessorPaul Faraci was appointed to serve out Bennett's term and was sworn into office on January 11, 2023.[75]
The district had been represented by RepublicanJason Barickman since January 9, 2013.[12] Barickman was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Barickman faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority LeaderJason Plummer since January 9, 2019.[12] Plummer was first elected with 70.0% of the vote in 2018. Plummer was redistricted to the 55th legislative district and ran for re-election in his new district. State SenatorSteve McClure from the 50th legislative district was redistricted to the 54th. McClure defeated Donald Debolt, a certified public accountant,[76] for the Republican nomination. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by RepublicanDarren Bailey since January 13, 2021.[12] Bailey was first elected with 76.7% of the vote in 2020. On February 22, 2021, Bailey announced his intention to run in the2022 Illinois gubernatorial election and would be nominated as the Republican nominee.[77] State SenatorJason Plummer from the 54th legislative district was redistricted and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by DemocratRachelle Crowe since January 9, 2019.[12] Crowe was first elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2018. After being nominated to serve asUnited States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Crowe resigned from the Senate on June 15, 2022.[78]Kris Tharp, a police officer, was appointed to the district on July 8, 2022.[79]Erica Harriss, a member of theMadison County board, was the Republican nominee.[80]
The district had been represented by DemocratChristopher Belt since January 9, 2019.[12] Belt was first elected with 59.2% of the vote in 2018. Wavey Lester, a military veteran, was the Republican nominee.[81]
The district had been represented by RepublicanTerri Bryant since January 13, 2021.[12] She was first elected unopposed in 2020. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
The district had been represented by RepublicanDale Fowler since January 11, 2017.[12] Fowler was re-elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.
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