Illinois State House District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Robyn Gabel Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Pete DonaghueRepublicanRobyn GabelDemocratic · Incumbent16 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Robyn Gabel (D) 79.0, Charles Hutchinson (R) 21.0
- Earlier results
- Robyn Gabel (Democratic) won by 62.6 points, 2022Robyn Gabel (Democratic) won by 44.6 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 51,645
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon Democratic 40,78679.0% RepublicanCharles Hutchinson Republican 10,85921.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,350
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,80881.3% RepublicanCharles Hutchinson Republican 7,54218.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,306
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,60772.3% OtherSean Matlis Other 16,69927.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,663
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,96672.1% RepublicanJulie Cho Republican 14,69727.9%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 51,645
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon Democratic 40,78679.0% RepublicanCharles Hutchinson Republican 10,85921.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,350
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,80881.3% RepublicanCharles Hutchinson Republican 7,54218.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,306
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,60772.3% OtherSean Matlis Other 16,69927.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,663
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,96672.1% RepublicanJulie Cho Republican 14,69727.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,374
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,79464.1% RepublicanJessica Tucker Republican 20,58035.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,256
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,256100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,837
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,54562.8% RepublicanEric Joseph Lieberman Republican 19,29237.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,268
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobyn GabelWon Democratic 28,15499.6% Steve Funk Write-in 1140.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,727
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie HamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,727100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,734
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie HamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,734100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,103
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie HamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,45875.3% RepublicanJulianne E. Curtis Republican 11,64524.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,906
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie HamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,54270.7% RepublicanJames Ohara Republican 9,36429.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,671
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie HamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,671100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,991
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie HamosWon Democratic 19,87982.9% RepublicanM. Jonathan Walker Republican 4,11217.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,263
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanice D. SchakowskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,91083.4% RepublicanEdward M. Potash Republican 5,35316.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,921
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanice D. SchakowskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,15978.3% RepublicanVernon J. Grubisich Republican 4,76221.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,734
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanice D. SchakowskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,41378.5% RepublicanBruce W. Haffner Republican 7,54219.5% LibertarianTheodore C. Beckman Libertarian 7792.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,074
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur L. TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,074100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,678
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur L. TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,84884.5% RepublicanMildred Hale Republican 3,83015.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,403
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur L. TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,73382.0% RepublicanGeorge Johnson Republican 3,67018.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,075
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur L. TurnerWon Democratic 23,22182.7% RepublicanDaniel A. Wolff Republican 4,85417.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,984
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. HenryWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,983100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 189,130
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElmer W. ContiWon(incumbent) Republican 70,02237.0% DemocraticLawrence DiprimaWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,88833.3% DemocraticEdward A. DoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,21129.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 152,444
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence DiprimaWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,46533.8% RepublicanElmer W. ContiWon(incumbent) Republican 39,53225.9% DemocraticEdward A. DoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,49323.9% RepublicanJohn F. Galvin Republican 24,95416.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,611
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence DiprimaWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,66731.2% RepublicanElmer W. ContiWon Republican 55,42826.3% DemocraticEdward A. DoyleWon Democratic 52,76325.1% RepublicanJohn F. Galvin Republican 36,74417.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,125
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. McParrtlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,93727.9% DemocraticRobert K. DownsWon Democratic 33,89424.9% IndependentLawrence DiprimaWon(incumbent) Independent 33,72424.8% RepublicanElmer W. Conti Republican 30,57022.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 227,452
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry J. HydeWon(incumbent) Republican 64,94528.6% DemocraticLawrence DiprimaWon(incumbent) Democratic 58,89425.9% DemocraticRobert F. McParrtlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,08223.3% RepublicanWard P. Fisher Republican 50,52922.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,123
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence DiprimaWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,69941.3% DemocraticRobert F. McParrtlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,34340.1% RepublicanBernard McDevittWon(incumbent) Republican 21,08118.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 159,413
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. McParrtlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,06037.7% DemocraticLawrence DiprimaWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,50836.1% RepublicanBernard McDevittWon(incumbent) Republican 41,84526.3%
- 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
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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.
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