Illinois State House District 38
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Debbie Meyers-Martin Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Debbie Meyers-MartinIncumbentDemocratic
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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
- 43,437
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie Meyers-MartinWon Democratic 43,437100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,364
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie Meyers-MartinWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,13570.7% RepublicanTom Toolis Republican 11,22929.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,315
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie Meyers-MartinWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,30577.5% RepublicanMax Solomon Republican 12,01022.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,832
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie Meyers-MartinWon Democratic 35,832100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,819
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl RileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,819100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,928
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl RileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,55976.0% RepublicanAnthony Granata Republican 8,36924.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,055
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl RileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,055100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,715
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl RileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,715100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,782
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl RileyWon Democratic 48,782100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,862
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobin KellyWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,862100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,564
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobin KellyWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,83786.2% RepublicanJack McInerney Republican 6,72713.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,031
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobin KellyWon Democratic 26,73981.0% RepublicanCatherine Watson Republican 6,29219.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,109
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee KoselWon(incumbent) Republican 30,12050.1% DemocraticDarrell L. Sanders Democratic 29,98949.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,136
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee KoselWon(incumbent) Republican 23,67462.1% DemocraticScott Pyles Democratic 14,46237.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,103
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee KoselWon Republican 23,50351.0% DemocraticLois R. Mayer Democratic 22,60049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,217
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry WennlundWon(incumbent) Republican 16,11455.1% DemocraticLois R. Mayer Democratic 13,10344.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,656
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry WennlundWon(incumbent) Republican 25,35158.1% DemocraticRay Hanania Democratic 18,30541.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,046
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJane M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Republican 27,046100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,878
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJane M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Republican 33,31869.6% DemocraticEdmund G. Urban Jr. Democratic 14,56030.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,575
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJane M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Republican 22,14477.5% DemocraticDagmar F. Johnson Democratic 6,43122.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,139
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJane M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Republican 35,135100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,449
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJane M. BarnesWon(incumbent) Republican 18,35460.3% DemocraticWilliam Llewellyn Schmidt Democratic 12,09339.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 265,304
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty J. HoxseyWon(incumbent) Republican 80,64230.4% RepublicanThomas W. EwingWon(incumbent) Republican 76,76128.9% DemocraticPeg McDonnell BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,90421.1% DemocraticTim L. Hall Democratic 51,99119.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,540
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. EwingWon(incumbent) Republican 53,48831.0% RepublicanBetty J. HoxseyWon(incumbent) Republican 50,66329.4% DemocraticPeg McDonnell BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,28623.4% DemocraticJames M. Riccolo Democratic 28,10316.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 243,746
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. EwingWon(incumbent) Republican 71,41129.3% RepublicanBetty J. HoxseyWon Republican 66,22827.2% DemocraticPeg McDonnell BreslinWon Democratic 56,45723.2% DemocraticJames M. Riccolo Democratic 49,65020.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 151,296
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph FennesseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,54328.1% RepublicanJohn E. GrotbergWon(incumbent) Republican 42,46828.1% RepublicanThomas W. EwingWon Republican 39,11625.9% DemocraticStephen A. Massey Democratic 27,16618.0% OtherDonald B. Anderson Other 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 247,483
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl T. HunsickerWon(incumbent) Republican 83,50233.7% RepublicanJohn E. GrotbergWon Republican 69,53228.1% DemocraticJoseph FennesseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,55424.9% DemocraticEarl Bradford Democratic 32,89513.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 231,458
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge HudsonWon Republican 81,27335.1% RepublicanRobert C. DyerWon(incumbent) Republican 77,17833.3% DemocraticJ. Glenn SchneiderWon Democratic 73,00731.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 275,771
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLewis V. Morgan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 102,76237.3% RepublicanRobert C. DyerWon Republican 99,98536.3% DemocraticJames L. WrightWon Democratic 60,60222.0% OtherMarget Hamilton Other 11,8184.3% DemocraticJoseph J. Tumpach(incumbent) Democratic 6040.2%
- 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 State House District 38, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/38. 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:38
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