Illinois State House District 29
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Thaddeus Jones Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Thaddeus JonesDemocratic · Incumbent16 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Thaddeus Jones (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Thaddeus Jones (Democratic) won by 39.0 points, 2022Thaddeus Jones (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,500
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon Democratic 38,49897.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,0022.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,376
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,19869.5% RepublicanJeffery Coleman Republican 10,17830.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,578
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,578100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,109
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,109100.0%
- 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
- 39,500
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon Democratic 38,49897.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,0022.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,376
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,19869.5% RepublicanJeffery Coleman Republican 10,17830.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,578
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,578100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,109
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,109100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,740
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,740100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,637
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,637100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,000
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,000100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,829
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThaddeus JonesWon Democratic 24,76283.0% GreenKenneth Williams Green 5,06717.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,662
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,03187.1% RepublicanJames Buiter Republican 5,63112.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,339
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,54485.6% RepublicanRaymond Tibbs Republican 3,79514.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,422
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,422100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,578
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,70476.0% RepublicanLinda A. Rockett Republican 6,87424.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,267
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. MillerWon Democratic 28,267100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,966
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWillis HarrisWon Democratic 21,23188.6% RepublicanLinda A. Rockett Republican 2,73511.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,550
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArline M. FantinWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,81591.0% RepublicanRich Banske Republican 2,7358.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,839
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArline M. FantinWon Democratic 16,47787.5% RepublicanDukhan Arafat Republican 2,36212.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,174
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank GiglioWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,50389.8% RepublicanDukhan Arafat Republican 3,67110.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,563
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew J. McGannWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,563100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,646
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew J. McGannWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,23566.2% RepublicanPeter S. Cleary Republican 14,41133.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,156
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew J. McGannWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,89964.1% RepublicanTom McAvoy Republican 12,25735.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,294
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew J. McGannWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,62959.6% RepublicanMary Therese Lanuti Republican 16,66540.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,139
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew J. McGannWon Democratic 23,96364.5% RepublicanEugenia M. McAvoy Republican 13,17635.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 200,835
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMonica Faith StewartWon Democratic 78,16738.9% DemocraticRaymond W. EwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,30933.5% RepublicanJesse JacksonWon Republican 19,8629.9% OtherClarence B. Williamson Other 17,8798.9% OtherCharles E. Gaines(incumbent) Other 12,5366.2% RepublicanRobert H. Holloway Republican 5,0822.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,061
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond W. EwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,70241.7% DemocraticEugene M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,60339.6% RepublicanCharles E. GainesWon(incumbent) Republican 11,94911.9% RepublicanRobert H. Holloway Republican 6,8076.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 168,054
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond W. EwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,53546.1% DemocraticEugene M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,45943.7% RepublicanCharles E. GainesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,8745.9% RepublicanRobert H. Holloway Republican 7,1864.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,724
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond W. EwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,54646.5% DemocraticEugene M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,74743.5% RepublicanCharles E. GainesWon Republican 4,7755.1% RepublicanRobert H. Holloway(incumbent) Republican 4,6565.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 163,872
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond W. EwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 72,45844.2% DemocraticEugene M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Democratic 68,25141.6% RepublicanRobert H. HollowayWon Republican 13,1378.0% RepublicanElwood Graham(incumbent) Republican 8,7485.3% IndependentLeroy B. Vinson Independent 1,2780.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,438
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLewis A. CaldwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 68,45648.1% DemocraticRaymond W. EwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,30043.7% RepublicanElwood GrahamWon(incumbent) Republican 11,6828.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,407
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLewis A. CaldwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 89,94046.0% DemocraticRaymond W. EwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 85,61543.8% RepublicanElwood GrahamWon(incumbent) Republican 19,85210.2%
- 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
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
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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