The 2022 elections for the Illinois Senate occurred on November 8, 2022, to elect senators from all of the state's 59 legislative districts in the

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. The primary election took place on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The winners of this election would serve in the 103rd General Assembly, with seats apportioned among the state based on the 2020 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. The Democratic Party had held a majority in the Senate since 2003. The inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly occurred on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The elections for Illinois United States Senator (Class III), Illinois's 17 congressional districts, Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Illinois Executive positions, and the Illinois House were also held on this date. 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.

Retirements

Democrats

#District 1: Antonio Munoz retired. #District 12:

Steven Landek Steven M. Landek (born December 23, 1955) was a member of the Illinois Senate representing the 12th district since his appointment in 2011. The 12th district includes all or parts of Bridgeview, Burbank, Bedford Park, McCook, Brookfield, River ...

retired. #District 16:

Jacqueline Y. Collins Jacqueline Y. Collins She is an American politician who served as a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 16th district from 2003 until 2023. Early life and education Collins was born in Mc ...

retired to run for

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from

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. #District 23:

Diane Pappas Diane Pappas is an American politician. She served as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate from 2022 to 2023 and the Illinois House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. Background and personal life Pappas was born in Poland and immigr ...

retired. #District 31:

Melinda Bush Melinda Bush (born March 18, 1956) is a member of the Illinois Senate for the 31st district. The 31st district spans northern Lake County, Illinois, Lake County and includes all or parts of Zion, Illinois, Zion, Round Lake, Illinois, Round Lake, R ...

retired. #District 43:

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resigned.

Republicans

#District 45: Brian W. Stewart retired. #District 55:

Darren Bailey Darren Bailey (born March 17, 1966) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate for the 55th District and previously a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 109th District in Southern Illinois. ...

retired to run for

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Predictions

Overview

Close races

Election info

Illinois Senate Minority Leader

Bill Brady was the Republican Minority Leader of the

from July 1, 2017, to December 31, 2020. On November 4, 2020, Brady announced he would step down as Senate party leader and would " intat another run for statewide office." Dan McConchie was elected on November 5, 2020, as then-leader-elect of the Republican caucus. Brady would go on to resign from the Senate on December 31, 2020. Alongside the inauguration of the 102nd General Assembly, McConchie was formally confirmed as Republican Minority Leader on January 13, 2021.

Redistricting

District index

Districts 1–29

District 1

The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority Leader Antonio Munoz since January 9, 1999. 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 for

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, was the Democratic nominee. Cervantes faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 2

The district had been represented by Democrat Omar Aquino since his appointment on July 1, 2016. He was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Aquino faced Wilmer Maldonado and Wilson Vazquez, a

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, for the Democratic nomination. Aquino won renomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 3

The district had been represented by Democrat

Mattie Hunter Mattie Hunter (born June 1, 1954) is a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 3rd district since 2003. She is the Senate secretary for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and the Senate major ...

since January 8, 2003. Hunter was re-elected unopposed in 2018. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 4

The district had been represented by Democratic Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford since November 20, 1998. Lightford was re-elected unopposed in 2020. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 5

The district had been represented by Democrat

Patricia Van Pelt Patricia Van Pelt Watkins (born November 20, 1957) is an American politician who served in the Illinois Senate, representing the 5th district, from 2013 to 2023. The 5th district is located on the West Side, Chicago, West Side of Chicago. Prior to ...

since January 9, 2013. Van Pelt was re-elected unopposed in 2018. She faced no other ballot-listed candidate in the general election.

District 6

The district had been represented by Democrat

Sara Feigenholtz Sara Feigenholtz (born December 11, 1956) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate who has represented the 6th District since 2020. Feigenholtz was elected unopposed in 2020. Nicole Drewery, a financial examiner, was the Republican nominee.

District 7

The district had been represented by Democrat Heather Steans since her appointment on February 10, 2008. 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 Representative

Kelly Cassidy Kelly Cassidy (born 1967/1968) is an American politician from Chicago. She is a Democrat and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She was appointed to represent the 14th district, on Chicago's North Side, in April 2011 following i ...

and CEO of Blue Sky Strategies Mike Simmons were considered the front runners for appointment. While at first the votes were divided, Simmons was chosen by the district's Democratic committeepersons. Simmons was sworn in on February 6, 2021. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 8

The district had been represented by Democrat

Ram Villivalam Ram Villivalam is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 8th district. The 8th Senate District consists of the Forest Glen, North Park and West Ridge neighborhoods in the City of Chicago and the nearby suburbs of Park Ridge, Mort ...

since January 5, 2019. Villivalam was first elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 9

The district had been represented by Democrat

Laura Fine Laura Fine (born December 13, 1966) is an American politician who is serving as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 9th district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, she previously represented the 17 ...

since January 6, 2019. Fine was first elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2018. Paul T. Kelly was nominated as the Republican nominee.

District 10

The district had been represented by Democrat

Robert Martwick Robert F. Martwick Jr. is a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 10th District since June 28, 2019. The district, includes Chicago’s northwest side and some of its surrounding suburbs. Pri ...

since his appointment on June 28, 2019. Martwick was re-elected with 53.8% of the vote in 2020. Martwick faced Erin Jones, a former CPD police officer, for the Democratic nomination. Martwick won renomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 11

The district had been represented by Democrat Celina Villanueva since her appointment on January 7, 2020. 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, a

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in the

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, was the Democratic nominee. Thomas "Mac" McGill was nominated as the Republican nominee.

District 12

The district had been represented by Democrat

since his appointment on February 5, 2011. Landek was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Landek was redistricted to the 11th Legislative district and declined to run for re-election. Celina Villanueva, state Senator of the 11th Legislative district, was redistricted to the 12th district. Villanueva faced Javier Yanez, former chief of staff for Alderman

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, for the Democratic nomination. Villanueva won the nomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 13

The district had been represented by Democrat Robert Peters since his appointment on January 6, 2019. Peters was elected unopposed in 2020. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 14

The district had been represented by Democratic Deputy Majority Leader

Emil Jones III Emil Jones III (born May 16, 1978) is the Illinois State Senator for the 14th Senate District since 2010. The 14th district covers all or parts of Palos Heights, Oak Forest, Crestwood, Blue Island, Alsip, Midlothian, and Riverdale. Jones is ...

since January 14, 2009. Jones was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 15

The district had been represented by Democrat

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since January 9, 2013. Harris was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 16

The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority Leader

since January 8, 2003. Collins was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Collins ran for the Democratic nomination in

. Willie Preston, a small business owner, and La'Mont Raymond Williams, an attorney, ran for the Democratic nomination. Preston won the nomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 17

The district had been represented by

Elgie Sims Elgie R. Sims Jr. is the Illinois state Senator for the 17th district. The 17th district includes the Chatham neighborhoods of Chicago along with the all or parts of Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, Ford Heights, Lynwood, Sauk Village, Beec ...

since his appointment on January 26, 2018. Sims was elected with 100.0% of the vote in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 18

The district had been represented by Democrat President pro tempore Bill Cunningham since January 9, 2013. Cunningham was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Christine Shanahan McGovern, a business owner, was the Republican nominee.

District 19

The district had been represented by Democrat

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since January 9, 2013. Hastings was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Patrick Sheehan, a police officer, was the Republican nominee.

District 20

The district had been represented by Democrat

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January 8, 2003. Martinez was re-elected unopposed in 2018. After being elected

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, Martinez resigned her seat in November 2020. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, former associate vice-president of the

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, was appointed on December 22, 2020. Patrycja "PR" Karlin, an attorney, was the Republican nominee.

District 21

The district had been represented by Democrat Laura Ellman since January 9, 2019. She was first elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2018. Kathleen Murray, a small business owner, was the Republican nominee.

District 22

The district had been represented by Democrat Cristina Castro since January 11, 2017. Castro was re-elected unopposed in 2020. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 23

The district had been represented by Democrat

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since January 9, 2013. 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.

, former

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from the 45th district, was appointed to the seat on March 9, 2022.

Suzy Glowiak Suzanne Glowiak Hilton is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate from the 24th district. The 24th district includes all or parts of Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Villa Park, ...

, an engineer and state senator from the 24th district, was the Democratic nominee.

Dennis Reboletti Dennis Reboletti is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 46th district since 2007. He was elected State Representative on November 7, 2006, defeating Democratic candidate Joe Vosicky. Reboletti ...

, a former

, was the Republican nominee.

District 24

The district had been represented by Democrat

since January 9, 2019. 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 Seth Lewis is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from the 24th district. He previously served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 45th district from 2021 to 2023. Electoral career Lewis began his career in publ ...

from the 45th district, was the Republican nominee. Laurie Nowak, a former member of the

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Board, was the Democratic nominee.

District 25

The district had been represented by Democrat Karina Villa since January 13, 2021. She was first elected with 51.0% of the vote in 2020. Heather Brown, a

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city alderwoman, was the Republican nominee.

District 26

The district had been represented by Republican Minority Leader Dan McConchie since his appointment on April 20, 2016. McConchie was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018. Maria Peterson, a small business owner, was the Democratic nominee.

District 27

The district had been represented by Democrat Ann Gillespie since January 9, 2019. She was first elected with 52.0% of the vote in 2018. Joshua Alvarado, a video production artist, and Bill Robertson, a former school superintendent, ran for the Republican nomination. Robertson won the nomination.

District 28

The district had been represented by Democratic Deputy Majority Leader

Laura Murphy Laura M. Murphy is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 28th district since October 2015. The 28th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Hanover P ...

since her appointment on October 5, 2015. She was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Sal Raspanti, the city clerk for Park Ridge, was the Republican nominee.

District 29

The district had been represented by Democrat

Julie Morrison Julie A. Morrison (born September 20, 1956) is a member of the Illinois Senate from the 29th district. The 29th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Bannockburn, Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, La ...

since January 9, 2013. Morrison was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2018. Morrison faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

Districts 30–59

District 30

The district had been represented by Democrat

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since January 8, 1997. 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." On September 16, 2020, Link "pleaded guilty to a federal count of filing a false tax return." Adriane Johnson, a chamber of commerce president, was appointed on October 12, 2020. Johnson faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 31

The district had been represented by Democrat

since January 9, 2013. Bush was re-elected with 58.5% of the vote in 2020. She was not seeking re-election. Mary Edly-Allen, a former

from the 51st district, and

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, 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.

District 32

The district had been represented by Republican Craig Wilcox since his appointment on October 1, 2018. Wilcox was elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018. Allena Barbato, an attorney, was the Democratic nominee.

District 33

The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority Leader Don DeWitte since his appointment in September 2018. DeWitte was elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 34

The district had been represented by Democrat Steve Stadelman since January 9, 2013. Stadelman was re-elected with 61.7% of the vote in 2020. Juan Reyes, a former police officer, was the Republican nominee.

District 35

The district had been represented by Republican

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since January 9, 2013. He previously represented the 34th district from 1993 to January 9, 2013. 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.

District 36

The district had been represented by Republican Neil Anderson since January 8, 2015. 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. Glen Evans, a minister, and Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms ran for the Republican nomination. Thoms won the nomination.

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, member of the

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for the 72nd Representative district, was the Democratic nominee.

District 37

The district had been represented by Republican Win Stoller since January 13, 2021. Stoller was first elected with 99.71% of the vote in 2020. Stoller defeated Brett Nicklaus, a certified financial planner, for the Republican nomination. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 38

The district had been represented by Republican Deputy Minority Leader

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since December 11, 2010. Rezin was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2018. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 39

The district had been represented by Democratic

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since January 3, 2003. Harmon was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 40

The district had been represented by Democrat Patrick Joyce since his appointment on November 8, 2019. Joyce was elected with 58.5% of the vote in 2020. Philip Nagel, a former

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crew chief, and Krystyna Vela, a real estate agent, ran for the Republican nomination. Nagel won the nomination.

District 41

The district had been represented by Republican John Curran since his appointment on July 23, 2017. Curran was elected with 50.8% of the vote in 2018. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 42

The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority Leader

Linda Holmes Linda Holmes (born March 16, 1959) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 42nd District since January 2007. The 42nd district includes all or parts of Aurora, Boulder Hill, Montgomery, Naperville, North Aurora and ...

since January 10, 2007. Holmes was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Paul J. Santucci, an adjunct professor at

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, was the Republican nominee.

District 43

The district had been represented by Democrat

since January 13, 2021. Connor previously represented the 85th Representative district in the Illinois House from 2017 to 2021. 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. Eric Mattson, a firefighter, was appointed on May 6, 2022.

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, a member of the

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board, defeated Mattson for the Democratic nomination. Dianne Harris, a small business owner, and Michelle Lee, a

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board of trustees member, ran for the Republican nomination. Harris won the nomination.

District 44

The district had been represented by Republican Bill Brady since his appointment in May 2002. He was re-elected unopposed in 2018. On December 31, 2020, Brady resigned from the Illinois Senate. Former

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Clerk

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was appointed on January 25, 2021. Turner faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 45

The district had been represented by Republican Brian W. Stewart since December 5, 2018. He previously represented the 89th Representative district in the Illinois House from 2013 to 2018. Stewart was first elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2018. Stewart announced he would not seek re-election on January 14, 2022. State Representative Andrew Chesney from the 89th Representative district was the Republican nominee. Gerald Podraza, a small business owner, was the Democratic nominee.

District 46

The district had been represented by Democratic Assistant Majority Leader

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since December 3, 2006. Koehler was re-elected with 53.9% of the vote in 2020. Desi Anderson, a business owner, was the Republican nominee.

District 47

The district had been represented by Republican Jil Tracy since January 11, 2017. Tracy was re-elected with 99.7% of the vote in 2018. State Senator Neil 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. Anderson faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 48

The district had been represented by Democrat

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since January 9, 2013. 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 for

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's administration. Springfield City Council and

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Board member Doris Turner was appointed on February 6, 2021. Sandy Hamilton, state representative from the 99th Representative district, was the Republican nominee.

District 49

The district had been represented by Democrat Meg Loughran Cappel since January 13, 2021. Cappel was first elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2020. Stacey Keagle, a nurse, James Lawson, an electrician, and Felicity Joy Solomon, a life coach, 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.

District 50

The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority Leader

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since January 9, 2019. 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 Senator Jil Tracy from the 47th legislative district was redistricted to the 50th and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 51

The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority Leader Chapin Rose since January 9, 2013. Rose was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Rose faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 52

Democrat Scott M. Bennett represented the district since his appointment on January 12, 2015, and was re-elected with 63.4% of the vote in 2020. Bennett faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the primary or general election, but died following the election on December 9. Champaign Township Assessor

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was appointed to serve out Bennett's term and was sworn into office on January 11, 2023.

District 53

The district had been represented by Republican

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since January 9, 2013. Barickman was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Barickman faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 54

The district had been represented by Republican Assistant Minority Leader

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since January 9, 2019. 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 Senator

from the 50th legislative district was redistricted to the 54th. McClure defeated Donald Debolt, a certified public accountant, for the Republican nomination. He faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 55

The district had been represented by Republican

since January 13, 2021. Bailey was first elected with 76.7% of the vote in 2020. On February 22, 2021, Bailey announced his intention to run in the

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and would be nominated as the Republican nominee. State Senator

from the 54th legislative district was redistricted and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 56

The district had been represented by Democrat

Rachelle Crowe Rachelle Aud Crowe (born 1972/1973) is the United States attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. She was previously a member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 56th district. Education Crowe received a Bachelor of Arts from the ...

since January 9, 2019. Crowe was first elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2018. After being nominated to serve as

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for the Southern District of Illinois, Crowe resigned from the Senate on June 15, 2022.

Kris Tharp Kristopher "Kris" Tharp was an American law enforcement officer and politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 56th district. He assumed office on July 8, 2022, succeeding Rachelle Crowe. Early life and education Tharp was b ...

, a police officer, was appointed to the district on July 8, 2022.

Erica Harriss Erica Harriss is an American Republican politician, currently a member of the Illinois Senate for the 56th District, which includes parts of Madison Madison may refer to: People * Madison (name), a given name and a surname * James Madison (1 ...

, a member of the Madison County board, was the Republican nominee.

District 57

The district had been represented by Democrat Christopher Belt since January 9, 2019. Belt was first elected with 59.2% of the vote in 2018. Wavey Lester, a military veteran, was the Republican nominee.

District 58

The district had been represented by Republican

Terri Bryant Terri Bryant (born September 20, 1963) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from the 58th district. Previously, she was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 115th district from 2015 until 2021. Early and ...

since January 13, 2021. She was first elected unopposed in 2020. She faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

District 59

The district had been represented by Republican Dale Fowler since January 11, 2017. 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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