Illinois State House District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jen Gong-Gershowitz Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
James "Jim" GeldermannRepublicanJen Gong-GershowitzDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D) 68.7, Jim Geldermann (R) 31.4
- Last election
- Jen Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic) won by 37.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GeldermannRight column: Gong-Gershowitz
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGong-GershowitzNo published score for Geldermann
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 4 of 4
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 8
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jen Gong-GershowitzIncumbentDemocratic
- James "Jim" GeldermannRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: elections.il.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 54,485
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen Gong-GershowitzWonName as filed: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democratic 37,40568.7% RepublicanJim Geldermann Republican 17,08031.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,705
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen Gong-GershowitzWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democratic 29,05771.4% RepublicanBradley Martin Republican 11,64828.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,805
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen Gong-GershowitzWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democratic 42,47167.6% RepublicanYesoe Yoon Republican 18,72829.8% OtherChristopher Kruger Other 1,6062.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,609
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen Gong-GershowitzWonName as filed: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democratic 34,32869.2% RepublicanPeter Lee Republican 15,28130.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,198
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaura FineWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,198100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,343
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaura FineWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,80958.4% RepublicanKathleen Myalls Republican 15,53441.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,964
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaura FineWon Democratic 32,87665.8% RepublicanKyle Frank Republican 17,08834.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,230
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel K. BissWon Democratic 23,13454.8% RepublicanHamilton Chang Republican 19,09645.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,499
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElizabeth CoulsonWon(incumbent) Republican 27,54051.5% DemocraticDaniel Biss Democratic 25,95948.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,393
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElizabeth CoulsonWon(incumbent) Republican 22,74759.3% DemocraticJudithrae Ross Democratic 15,64640.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,737
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElizabeth CoulsonWon(incumbent) Republican 28,42253.9% DemocraticMichele Bromberg Democratic 24,31546.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,416
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElizabeth CoulsonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,04150.9% DemocraticPat Hughes Democratic 18,37549.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,168
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry OstermanWon Democratic 24,43586.8% RepublicanPaul Bonilla Republican 3,73313.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,563
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol RonenWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,03486.4% RepublicanFannie Kazi Taylor Republican 2,52913.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,772
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol RonenWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,76383.8% RepublicanKurt James Eckhardt Republican 4,00916.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,223
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol RonenWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,223100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,527
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol RonenWon Democratic 23,10881.0% RepublicanFannie Kazi Taylor Republican 5,41919.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,330
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony L. YoungWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,97080.6% RepublicanMarie Goodlow Republican 3,36019.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,214
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony L. YoungWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,94077.8% RepublicanMargaret M. Parker Republican 5,35219.0% OtherMarie Goodlow Other 9223.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,022
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony L. YoungWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,75278.7% RepublicanMarie T. Pikul Republican 4,27021.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,334
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony L. YoungWon Democratic 19,51666.5% RepublicanMarie T. Pikul Republican 5,80819.8% OtherJesse Lee Butler Other 4,01013.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,306
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOzie HutchinsWon Democratic 19,78378.2% OtherArthur L. Turner(incumbent) Other 5,51621.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 165,085
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus LechowiczWon(incumbent) Democratic 69,91442.4% DemocraticJohn F. LeonWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,06223.7% RepublicanJacob John WolfWon(incumbent) Republican 31,93919.4% RepublicanJerome M. Lechowski Republican 24,16914.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 140,168
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus LechowiczWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,21645.8% DemocraticJohn F. LeonWon Democratic 34,60124.7% RepublicanJacob John WolfWon(incumbent) Republican 25,10717.9% RepublicanJerome M. Lechowski Republican 16,24411.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 186,148
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus LechowiczWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,51842.7% DemocraticMichael S. HolewinskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,84925.2% RepublicanJacob John WolfWon Republican 35,74819.2% RepublicanJoseph P. Morgan Republican 24,03312.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,169
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentThaddeus LechowiczWon(incumbent) Independent 39,85328.8% DemocraticMichael S. HolewinskiWon Democratic 35,21625.5% DemocraticJohn F. LeonWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,03021.7% RepublicanJacob John Wolf(incumbent) Republican 20,31014.7% RepublicanEdward T. Ploski Republican 12,7609.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,565
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus LechowiczWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,07630.6% DemocraticJohn F. LeonWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,40724.5% RepublicanJacob John WolfWon(incumbent) Republican 49,51023.6% RepublicanHerbert F. Geisler Republican 44,57121.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,819
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenedict GarmisaWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,27640.4% DemocraticEdward J. ShawWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,09239.5% RepublicanLouis JanczakWon(incumbent) Republican 26,45120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 157,944
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. ShawWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,80235.3% DemocraticBenedict GarmisaWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,62434.0% RepublicanLouis JanczakWon(incumbent) Republican 48,51830.7%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Illinois State House District 17, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/17. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:il/sldl:17
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026