Illinois State House District 44
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Fred Crespo Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ralph BlackRepublicanFred CrespoDemocratic · Incumbent20 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Fred Crespo (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Fred Crespo (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BlackRight column: Crespo
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCrespoNo published score for Black
- Races
- None listed
- Won 10 of 10
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 20
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Candidates on the ballot
- Fred CrespoIncumbentDemocratic
- Ralph BlackRepublican
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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
- 25,918
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon Democratic 25,918100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,322
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,19263.6% RepublicanPatrick Thomas Brouillette Republican 8,13036.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,240
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,229100.0% OtherTodd W. Zimmerman Other 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,487
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,02865.6% RepublicanKaty Dolan Baumer Republican 9,45934.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,200
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,10262.8% RepublicanKaty Dolan Baumer Republican 13,09837.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,581
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,71554.7% RepublicanRamiro Juarez Republican 8,86645.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,025
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,80863.9% RepublicanRamiro Juarez Republican 11,21736.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,207
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,32153.4% RepublicanBillie D. Roth Republican 9,88646.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,667
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,32368.3% RepublicanMargaret M. Brothman Republican 10,34431.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,669
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred CrespoWon Democratic 10,29252.3% RepublicanTerry R. Parke(incumbent) Republican 9,37747.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,928
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 22,928100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,334
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 11,19461.1% DemocraticJesse Macro Democratic 7,14038.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,096
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames B. DurkinWon(incumbent) Republican 25,096100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,361
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames B. DurkinWon(incumbent) Republican 22,361100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,212
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames B. DurkinWon Republican 25,212100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,359
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 20,64772.8% DemocraticFrank L. Cole Democratic 7,71227.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,816
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. WalshWon Republican 28,44864.9% DemocraticSal G. Gambina Democratic 15,36835.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,490
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames R. StangeWon(incumbent) Republican 21,17463.2% DemocraticKathryn Vlahos Democratic 12,31636.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,154
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames R. StangeWon(incumbent) Republican 33,44870.9% DemocraticKathryn Harvey Democratic 13,70629.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,385
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames R. StangeWon Republican 22,27171.0% DemocraticMary Jo Noonan Democratic 9,11429.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,599
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames R. StrangeWon Republican 33,46271.8% DemocraticDonna Grabos Monaghan Democratic 13,13628.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,808
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDiana NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 23,13166.5% DemocraticMary Lou Olsen Democratic 11,67733.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 254,285
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam VinsonWon(incumbent) Republican 76,94930.3% RepublicanGordon L. RoppWon(incumbent) Republican 75,83629.8% DemocraticGerald A. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,16622.5% DemocraticPaul R. Segobiano Democratic 44,31617.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 173,278
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGordon L. RoppWon Republican 55,98032.3% DemocraticGerald A. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,11826.6% RepublicanSam VinsonWon Republican 43,58325.1% DemocraticPaul R. Segobiano Democratic 27,59015.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 235,523
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald A. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 99,02342.0% RepublicanJohn R. LauerWon(incumbent) Republican 69,22829.4% RepublicanGilbert L. DeaversWon(incumbent) Republican 67,04528.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 160,450
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGilbert L. DeaversWon(incumbent) Republican 44,47727.7% DemocraticGerald A. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,19527.5% RepublicanJohn R. LauerWon(incumbent) Republican 43,63827.2% DemocraticJon Christian Svensson Democratic 26,85216.7% OtherArt Mettler Other 1,2850.8% OtherKelly Bailey Other 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 245,573
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. LauerWon Republican 75,71630.8% RepublicanGilbert L. DeaversWon Republican 68,53227.9% DemocraticGerald A. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,69121.5% DemocraticToni L. Adams Democratic 48,63419.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 161,615
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOral JacobsWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,90227.2% RepublicanDonald A. HenssWon(incumbent) Republican 42,25226.1% RepublicanPete PappasWon(incumbent) Republican 40,92025.3% DemocraticRonald C. Taber Democratic 34,54121.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 221,930
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald A. HenssWon(incumbent) Republican 62,04528.0% RepublicanPete PappasWon(incumbent) Republican 56,75625.6% DemocraticOral JacobsWon Democratic 52,97223.9% DemocraticRichard E. Maynard Democratic 50,15722.6%
- 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 44, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/44. 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:44
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