Illinois State House District 19
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lindsey LaPointe Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lindsey LaPointeDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first winJohn "JZ" ZimmersRepublican
Lindsey LaPointe 68.1John "JZ" Zimmers 31.9
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic) won by 36.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LaPointeRight column: Zimmers
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLaPointeNo published score for Zimmers
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- Won 0 of 1
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lindsey LaPointeIncumbentDemocratic
- John "JZ" ZimmersRepublican
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
- 43,662
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLindsey LaPointeWon Democratic 29,73868.1% RepublicanJohn "Jz" Zimmers Republican 13,92431.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,153
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLindsey LaPointeWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,45869.8% RepublicanMichael Harn Republican 9,69530.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,644
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLindsey LaPointeWon Democratic 27,82358.4% RepublicanJeff Muehlfelder Republican 18,27738.4% OtherJoseph Schreiner Other 1,5443.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,241
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MartwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,38960.7% RepublicanAmmie Kessem Republican 13,85239.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,537
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MartwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,537100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,567
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MartwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,567100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,598
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. Martwick Jr.Won Democratic 25,598100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,337
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. LyonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,85269.2% RepublicanDavid J. Anderson Republican 7,48530.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,144
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. LyonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,144100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,401
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. LyonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,401100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,289
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. LyonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,89777.8% RepublicanRoman Wiewiora Republican 7,39222.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,117
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. LyonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,117100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,027
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert BugielskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,027100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,584
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert BugielskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,584100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,857
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert BugielskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,88473.3% RepublicanJames J. Fiduccia Republican 7,97326.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,638
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert BugielskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,95870.5% RepublicanLeticia Gross Republican 6,68029.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,738
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert BugielskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,738100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,642
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley M. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,642100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,722
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley M. JonesWon Democratic 23,722100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,685
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas Huff Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,83085.5% RepublicanCharles Mobley Republican 2,85514.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,035
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas Huff Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,035100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,751
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas Huff Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 28,751100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,458
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMyron J. KulasWon Democratic 47,48345.0% DemocraticBenedict GarmisaWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,64141.4% RepublicanLouis F. CapuziWon(incumbent) Republican 14,33413.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,505
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenedict GarmisaWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,57443.1% DemocraticMichael L. NardulliWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,20039.6% RepublicanLouis F. CapuziWon Republican 8,5988.9% RepublicanBoris R. Antonovych(incumbent) Republican 8,1338.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 127,780
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenedict GarmisaWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,37239.4% DemocraticMichael L. NardulliWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,78539.0% RepublicanBoris R. AntonovychWon Republican 12,1609.5% RepublicanLouis F. Capuzi(incumbent) Republican 11,3218.9% IndependentLuis R. Davila Independent 4,1423.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,993
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenedict GarmisaWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,96545.8% DemocraticMichael L. NardulliWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,32744.1% RepublicanLouis F. CapuziWon(incumbent) Republican 6,1876.5% RepublicanMario Giangreco Republican 3,5143.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,694
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenedict GarmisaWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,49639.7% DemocraticMichael L. NardulliWon Democratic 53,98038.6% RepublicanLouis F. CapuziWon(incumbent) Republican 16,47311.8% RepublicanWalter D. Florek Republican 13,7439.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,601
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard A. CarterWon Democratic 37,40645.3% DemocraticIsaac SimsWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,47844.2% RepublicanLouis F. CapuziWon(incumbent) Republican 8,71710.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,997
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. TouhyWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,31344.1% DemocraticIsaac SimsWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,09542.2% RepublicanLouis F. CapuziWon(incumbent) Republican 15,58913.7%
- 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 19, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/19. Retrieved October 30, 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:19
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