Illinois State House District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Edgar González Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Edgar GonzálezDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Edgar González (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Edgar González (Democratic) won by 64.0 points, 2022Michael J. Zalewski (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,674
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdgar GonzálezWonName as filed: Edgar Gonzalez Jr. Democratic 13,674100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,551
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdgar GonzálezWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edgar Gonzalez Jr. Democratic 7,83282.0% RepublicanLupe Castillo Republican 1,71918.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,817
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. ZalewskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,817100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,161
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. ZalewskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,161100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,674
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdgar GonzálezWonName as filed: Edgar Gonzalez Jr. Democratic 13,674100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,551
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdgar GonzálezWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edgar Gonzalez Jr. Democratic 7,83282.0% RepublicanLupe Castillo Republican 1,71918.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,817
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. ZalewskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,817100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,161
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. ZalewskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,161100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,097
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. ZalewskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,097100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,244
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. ZalewskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,244100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,513
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. ZalewskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,513100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,845
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,845100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,855
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,855100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,767
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,767100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,169
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,169100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,997
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,997100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,036
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,036100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,632
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,632100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,452
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,452100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,690
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,02890.6% RepublicanScott A. Masen Republican 1,6629.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,435
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel J. BurkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,79392.1% RepublicanNick Ferrara Republican 2,6427.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,323
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLovana S. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,17092.5% RepublicanRose Eggleston Republican 1,1537.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,769
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLovana S. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,769100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,734
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLovana S. JonesWon Democratic 16,94790.5% RepublicanA. A. Rayner Jr. Republican 1,7879.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,141
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry S. BullockWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,28054.3% OtherLovana S. Jones Other 12,86145.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,765
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry S. BullockWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,765100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,090
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert T. KrskaWon Democratic 64,62139.9% DemocraticJohn M. VitekWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,48434.9% RepublicanWilliam A. MargalusWon(incumbent) Republican 22,14213.7% IndependentJohn L. Paukstis Independent 18,84211.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,989
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter S. KozubowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 70,32746.9% DemocraticJohn M. VitekWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,96240.6% RepublicanWilliam A. MargalusWon Republican 10,4357.0% RepublicanSeth Joy Republican 8,2655.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 186,675
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter S. KozubowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 76,63441.0% DemocraticJohn M. VitekWon Democratic 65,73635.2% RepublicanJohn F. WallWon(incumbent) Republican 24,40913.1% RepublicanThomas C. Smikoski Republican 19,89610.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 145,215
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter S. KozubowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,75844.6% DemocraticJohn G. FaryWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,66343.1% RepublicanJohn F. WallWon(incumbent) Republican 11,7958.1% RepublicanSeth Joy Republican 5,9994.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,629
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn G. FaryWon Democratic 75,82038.2% DemocraticWalter S. KozubowskiWon Democratic 70,14735.3% RepublicanJohn F. WallWon(incumbent) Republican 31,44815.8% RepublicanWilliam A. Margalus Republican 21,21410.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,682
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn G. GaryWon Democratic 58,68742.6% DemocraticFrank J. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,79739.8% RepublicanJohn F. WallWon(incumbent) Republican 24,19817.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 161,970
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn G. FaryWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,94237.6% DemocraticFrank J. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,60537.4% RepublicanJohn F. WallWon(incumbent) Republican 40,42325.0%
- 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
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Illinois State House District 23, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/23. 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.
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