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Illinois House District 28
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bob Rita Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Bob RitaDemocratic · Incumbent24 years since first win on file
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Bob Rita (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,942
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RitaWonName as filed: Robert "Bob" Rita Democratic 31,942100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,232
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RitaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert Rita Democratic 22,19599.8% Paris Walker Thomas Write-in 370.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,883
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RitaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert Rita Democratic 37,64099.4% Paris Walker Thomas Write-in 2430.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,841
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RitaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert Rita Democratic 28,841100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,190
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RitaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert Rita Democratic 37,190100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,395
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert RitaWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,395100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,179
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert RitaWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,179100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,428
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert RitaWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,428100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,054
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert RitaWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,054100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,124
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert RitaWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,80984.7% RepublicanChristopher G. Newhall Republican 4,31515.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,060
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert RitaWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,59284.6% RepublicanMichael Fredette Republican 6,46815.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,488
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert RitaWon Democratic 23,54479.8% RepublicanWayland Johnson Jr. Republican 4,70315.9% LibertarianJerome F. Kohn Libertarian 1,2414.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,693
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. DartWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,11793.2% RepublicanDavid D. Lee Republican 2,5766.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,873
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. DartWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,873100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,201
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. DartWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,17383.8% OtherDerek Banks Other 6,02816.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,923
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. DartWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,923100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,702
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. DartWon Democratic 39,55788.5% RepublicanTimothy D. Oreilly Republican 5,14511.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,691
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. KeaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,65271.1% RepublicanBrian J. McKenna Republican 10,03928.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,427
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. KeaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,33968.3% RepublicanGary D. Boldman Republican 14,08831.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,016
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. KeaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,34373.1% RepublicanJohn Peter Otoole Republican 9,67326.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,024
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. KeaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,50662.5% RepublicanThomas V. Faragoi Republican 16,51837.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,848
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. KeaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,22568.3% RepublicanMaureen Murphy Republican 12,62331.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,479
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. KeaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,70439.6% DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 73,26036.4% RepublicanJ. Theodore MeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 30,30515.0% RepublicanRichard W. Martial Sr. Republican 18,2109.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,974
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. KeaneWon Democratic 59,10041.3% DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 45,04831.5% RepublicanJ. Theodore MeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 23,31216.3% RepublicanJames M. Burns Jr. Republican 15,51410.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 204,399
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel L. HoulihanWon(incumbent) Democratic 84,36541.3% DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 65,20431.9% RepublicanJ. Theodore MeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 32,41315.9% RepublicanRichard A. Wright Republican 22,41711.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,145
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel L. HoulihanWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,32839.4% DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 37,23531.0% RepublicanJ. Theodore MeyerWon Republican 18,42515.3% RepublicanRobert L. Dunne(incumbent) Republican 17,15714.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 217,276
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel L. HoulihanWon Democratic 72,77633.5% DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won Democratic 52,21824.0% RepublicanRobert L. DunneWon Republican 47,61221.9% RepublicanJ. Theodore Meyer(incumbent) Republican 44,66420.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 175,407
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. DownesWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,66532.3% DemocraticEugene M. BarnesWon Democratic 48,16927.5% RepublicanJ. Theodore MeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 38,45621.9% RepublicanGeorge T. Offord Republican 32,11718.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 231,603
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Theodore MeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 61,84926.7% DemocraticJohn P. DownesWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,39125.6% RepublicanJames E. PetersonWon Republican 56,56824.4% DemocraticMelvin McNairy Democratic 53,79523.2%
- 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 House District 28, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/28. 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:28
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026