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Illinois House District 2
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lisa Hernandez Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lisa HernandezDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win on fileLaura HruskaRepublican
Lisa Hernandez 72.3Laura Hruska 27.7
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Lisa Hernandez (Democratic) won by 44.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HernandezRight column: Hruska
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHernandezNo published score for Hruska
- Races won and lost
- 10-2
- 0-1
- Years since first win on file
- 4
- Not available
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- Lisa HernandezIncumbentDemocratic
- Laura HruskaRepublican
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Source: elections.il.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,706
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa HernandezWonName as filed: Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democratic 22,92472.3% RepublicanLaura Hruska Republican 8,78227.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,412
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa HernandezWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Elizabeth Hernandez Democratic 16,412100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,771
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheresa MahWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,771100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,455
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheresa MahWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,455100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,813
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheresa MahWon Democratic 23,813100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,081
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,081100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,569
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,559100.0% Richard A. Miller Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,711
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,711100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,699
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,32782.9% GreenAnte Marijan Green 3,37217.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,001
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,001100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,462
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,462100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,286
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,05283.2% RepublicanGeorge J. Preski Republican 2,23416.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,489
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,489100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,019
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward AcevedoWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,019100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,291
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward AcevedoWon Democratic 10,27483.6% RepublicanNancy Mercado Republican 2,01716.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,936
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen MartinezWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,95075.0% RepublicanGeorge J. Preski Republican 1,98625.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,384
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen MartinezWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,26276.7% RepublicanGeorge J. Preski Republican 3,12223.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,620
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. LaurinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,620100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,744
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. LaurinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,66167.2% RepublicanAnthony J. Barango Jr. Republican 11,08332.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,614
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. LaurinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,24972.3% RepublicanFawn V. Hurst Republican 7,36527.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,442
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. LaurinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,82462.6% RepublicanKenneth R. Hurst Republican 13,61837.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,097
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. LaurinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,095100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 319,451
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger C. StanleyWon(incumbent) Republican 111,45234.9% RepublicanDoris C. KarpielWon Republican 95,84330.0% DemocraticJohn M. CareyWon Democratic 57,13417.9% DemocraticRichard A. Mugalian(incumbent) Democratic 55,01517.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 171,686
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. FriedlandWon(incumbent) Republican 57,98933.8% RepublicanRoger C. StanleyWon(incumbent) Republican 56,26532.8% DemocraticRichard A. MugalianWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,29222.9% DemocraticMarshall R. Rothman Democratic 18,13810.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 263,957
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. FriedlandWon(incumbent) Republican 82,77831.4% RepublicanRoger C. StanleyWon Republican 77,76429.5% DemocraticRichard A. MugalianWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,82022.7% DemocraticWilliam R. Sarto Democratic 43,59516.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,663
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. FriedlandWon(incumbent) Republican 31,74126.1% DemocraticRichard A. MugalianWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,84623.7% RepublicanLeo D. LaFleurWon(incumbent) Republican 28,39423.3% DemocraticDavid E. Carey Democratic 27,40022.5% IndependentRoger G. Kotecki Independent 5,2824.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 230,159
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. FriedlandWon(incumbent) Republican 81,73035.5% RepublicanLeo D. LaFleurWon Republican 67,62229.4% DemocraticRichard A. MugalianWon Democratic 46,11620.0% DemocraticNeil C. Hebeisen Democratic 34,69015.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 196,160
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward E. BluthardtWon(incumbent) Republican 57,71529.4% DemocraticRaymond J. Welsh Jr.Won Democratic 55,28928.2% RepublicanRichard A. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 48,21224.6% DemocraticRay Willas Democratic 34,93717.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 247,518
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard A. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 79,50832.1% RepublicanEdward E. BluthardtWon(incumbent) Republican 63,74725.8% DemocraticJames C. KirieWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,62024.1% DemocraticRobert F. Martwick Democratic 44,64318.0%
- 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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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:2
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026