Illinois State House District 34
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nick Smith Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Cleopatra "Cleo" CowleyDemocratic
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Nick Smith (Democratic) won by 53.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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UncontestedOpen seat
One candidate on the printed ballot. The current holder, Nick Smith, is not on the candidate list.
- Cleopatra "Cleo" CowleyDemocratic
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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
- 43,140
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick SmithWonName as filed: Nicholas "Nick" Smith Democratic 33,04376.6% RepublicanFrederick L. Walls Republican 10,09723.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,776
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick SmithWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Nicholas Smith Democratic 24,85478.2% RepublicanFrederick L. Walls Republican 6,92221.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,279
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick SmithWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Nicholas Smith Democratic 40,279100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,939
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick SmithWonName as filed: Nicholas Smith Democratic 31,939100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,961
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElgie R. Sims Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 39,961100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,893
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElgie R. Sims Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 26,09874.8% RepublicanMark Ekhoff Republican 8,79525.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,552
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElgie R. Sims Jr.Won Democratic 41,42399.7% Darnell B. Macklin Write-in 1290.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,719
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConstance A. HowardWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,719100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,453
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConstance A. HowardWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,453100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,763
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConstance A. HowardWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,81093.2% RepublicanPhilman Williams II Republican 1,9536.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,966
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConstance A. HowardWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,966100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,400
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConstance A. HowardWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,75788.0% RepublicanCatherine A. Doherty Republican 3,64312.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,463
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry McKeonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,08079.0% RepublicanVincent C. Lengerich Republican 5,15316.9% LibertarianR. Brian Poynton Libertarian 1,2304.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,067
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry McKeonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,00383.0% RepublicanVincent C. Lengerich Republican 3,06417.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,134
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry McKeonWon Democratic 21,04880.5% RepublicanRobert F. Lytle Republican 5,08619.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,104
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNancy KaszakWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,104100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,769
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNancy KaszakWon Democratic 22,18774.5% RepublicanDavid M. Eldridge Republican 7,58225.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,174
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ShawWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,174100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,904
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ShawWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,27485.5% RepublicanRonald L. Wohrle Republican 4,63014.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,070
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ShawWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,51284.6% RepublicanRobert H. Anderson Republican 3,55815.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,443
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ShawWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,84383.3% RepublicanDaniel M. Stacey Republican 5,60016.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,041
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ShawWon Democratic 22,61375.3% RepublicanJames F. Stieman Republican 4,24914.1% OtherJames Ownes Other 3,17910.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 216,679
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. HallockWon(incumbent) Republican 70,65532.6% RepublicanW. Timothy SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 59,76827.6% DemocraticE. J. GiorgiWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,67524.3% DemocraticGeorge L. Didier Jr. Democratic 33,57515.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,478
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. Timothy SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 42,93330.8% RepublicanJohn M. HallockWon Republican 38,67427.7% DemocraticE. J. GiorgiWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,06825.9% DemocraticFranklin D. Walker Democratic 21,75315.6% OtherDon Lyon Other 360.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 212,274
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. Timothy SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 60,07528.3% RepublicanLynn MartinWon Republican 59,20427.9% DemocraticE. J. GiorgiWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,78823.9% DemocraticGuy Stubblefield(incumbent) Democratic 42,20719.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,940
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. J. GiorgiWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,98532.5% RepublicanW. Timothy SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 39,34226.1% DemocraticGuy StubblefieldWon Democratic 32,71421.7% RepublicanFrank North(incumbent) Republican 29,89919.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,099
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. J. GiorgiWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,93230.8% RepublicanW. Timothy SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 57,11826.7% RepublicanFrank NorthWon(incumbent) Republican 47,75222.3% DemocraticMelvin H. Anderson Democratic 43,29720.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 165,729
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. J. GiorgiWon(incumbent) Democratic 81,23349.0% RepublicanFrank NorthWon(incumbent) Republican 43,45426.2% RepublicanW. Timothy SimmsWon Republican 41,04224.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 226,087
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 34, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank NorthWon(incumbent) Republican 65,76229.1% DemocraticE. J. GiorgiWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,84426.5% RepublicanDavid W. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 56,32024.9% DemocraticLyle Steward Democratic 44,16119.5%
- 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 34, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/34. 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:il/sldl:34
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026