Illinois State House District 46
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Diane Blair-Sherlock Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Diane Blair-SherlockDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winPedro Jovany MendozaRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Diane Blair-Sherlock (D) 56.4, Robert "Rusty" Stevens (R) 43.6
- Last election
- Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democratic) won by 12.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: Blair-SherlockRight column: Mendoza
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBlair-SherlockNo published score for Mendoza
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Diane Blair-SherlockIncumbentDemocratic
- Pedro Jovany MendozaRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: elections.il.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 41,641
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane Blair-SherlockWon Democratic 23,48856.4% RepublicanRobert "Rusty" Stevens Republican 18,15343.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,402
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane Blair-SherlockWon Democratic 16,05456.5% RepublicanRobert R. Stevens Republican 12,34843.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,949
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ConroyWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,949100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,834
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ConroyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,67958.7% RepublicanGordon Kinzler Republican 13,15541.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,626
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ConroyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,36959.0% RepublicanHeidi Holan Republican 16,25741.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,316
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ConroyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,77452.5% RepublicanHeidi Holan Republican 11,54247.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,025
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeborah OkeefeconroyWon Democratic 20,20057.7% RepublicanDaniel J. Kordik Republican 14,82542.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,426
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis M. RebolettiWon(incumbent) Republican 15,95758.2% DemocraticDeborah Okeefeconroy Democratic 11,46941.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,220
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis M. RebolettiWon(incumbent) Republican 20,09251.2% DemocraticGary Nowak Democratic 19,12848.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,665
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis M. RebolettiWon Republican 13,48250.6% DemocraticJoe Vosicky Democratic 13,18349.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,850
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 24,38162.8% DemocraticJoe Vosicky Democratic 14,46937.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,922
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,922100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,788
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 20,35270.7% DemocraticJoseph Martyniuk Jr. Democratic 8,43629.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,415
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 20,415100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,613
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 21,65568.5% DemocraticDennis Hamm Democratic 9,95831.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,528
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 17,52677.8% DemocraticDavid C. Stachura Democratic 5,00222.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,336
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 24,22966.7% DemocraticDavid C. Stachura Democratic 12,10733.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,803
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 18,803100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,116
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 24,77474.8% DemocraticDiana S. Mendez Democratic 8,34225.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,171
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 20,171100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,731
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 25,730100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,871
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee A. DanielsWon(incumbent) Republican 14,43158.0% DemocraticHerbert J. Loftus Democratic 10,44042.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 236,248
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred J. TuerkWon(incumbent) Republican 71,25430.2% DemocraticFred J. SchraederWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,85126.2% DemocraticDonald L. SaltsmanWon Democratic 53,60422.7% RepublicanMary Lou Sumner(incumbent) Republican 49,44920.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 900.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,939
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred J. TuerkWon(incumbent) Republican 38,72225.6% RepublicanMary Lou SumnerWon(incumbent) Republican 37,67125.0% DemocraticFred J. SchraederWon Democratic 37,65024.9% DemocraticJoseph C. Mudd(incumbent) Democratic 36,88524.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 234,328
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred J. TuerkWon(incumbent) Republican 61,51726.3% DemocraticJoseph C. MuddWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,43225.8% RepublicanMary Lou SumnerWon Republican 60,30225.7% DemocraticFred J. Schraeder(incumbent) Democratic 52,07722.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 148,735
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred J. SchraederWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,54426.6% RepublicanFred J. TuerkWon(incumbent) Republican 36,91724.8% DemocraticJoseph C. MuddWon Democratic 36,79824.7% RepublicanWarren G. Reynolds Republican 35,47623.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 226,532
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. DayWon(incumbent) Republican 62,45327.6% RepublicanFred J. TuerkWon(incumbent) Republican 57,89325.6% DemocraticFred J. SchraederWon Democratic 57,26525.3% DemocraticJoseph C. Mudd Democratic 48,92121.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 170,777
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGale SchislerWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,47027.8% DemocraticJames VonboeckmanWon Democratic 42,49524.9% RepublicanWilbur H. LauterbachWon(incumbent) Republican 41,44624.3% RepublicanWilliam L. Waldmeier Republican 39,36623.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 227,463
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Norman ShadeWon(incumbent) Republican 59,37726.1% DemocraticGale SchislerWon Democratic 57,76025.4% RepublicanWilbur H. LauterbachWon(incumbent) Republican 55,38124.4% DemocraticGeorge L. Saal(incumbent) Democratic 54,94524.2%
- 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 46, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/46. 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:46
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