Illinois State House District 49
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Maura Hirschauer Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
John Paul AugustynowiczRepublicanMaura HirschauerDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Maura Hirschauer (D) 54.2, Hannah Billingsley (R) 45.8
- Last election
- Maura Hirschauer (Democratic) won by 8.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: AugustynowiczRight column: Hirschauer
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHirschauerNo published score for Augustynowicz
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 6
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Candidates on the ballot
- Maura HirschauerIncumbentDemocratic
- John Paul AugustynowiczRepublican
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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
- 44,777
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaura HirschauerWon Democratic 24,28254.2% RepublicanHannah Billingsley Republican 20,49545.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,168
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaura HirschauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,85954.1% RepublicanKevin Wallace Republican 14,30945.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,013
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaura HirschauerWon Democratic 29,28854.2% RepublicanLaura Curtis Republican 24,72545.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,130
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKarina VillaWon Democratic 22,13353.8% RepublicanTonia Jane Khouri Republican 18,99746.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,353
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike FortnerWon(incumbent) Republican 35,353100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,482
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike FortnerWon(incumbent) Republican 24,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,146
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike FortnerWon(incumbent) Republican 32,146100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,552
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy L. SchmitzWon(incumbent) Republican 29,75365.3% DemocraticJennifer Barconi Democratic 15,79934.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,279
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy L. SchmitzWon(incumbent) Republican 37,28757.1% DemocraticRachel Shattuck Democratic 27,99242.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,101
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy L. SchmitzWon(incumbent) Republican 23,27459.5% DemocraticChristine M. Adelman Democratic 15,82740.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,279
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy L. SchmitzWon(incumbent) Republican 44,279100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,647
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy L. SchmitzWon(incumbent) Republican 29,647100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,582
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole PankauWon(incumbent) Republican 20,582100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,796
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole PankauWon(incumbent) Republican 13,27267.0% DemocraticRobert Banks Democratic 6,52433.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,359
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole PankauWon(incumbent) Republican 17,59062.0% DemocraticRobert Banks Democratic 10,76938.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,502
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole PankauWon(incumbent) Republican 15,502100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,135
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole PankauWon Republican 23,135100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,625
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 13,98564.7% DemocraticRonald G. Bobkowski Democratic 7,64035.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,300
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 24,64669.8% DemocraticRonald G. Bobkowski Democratic 10,65430.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,293
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 12,67569.3% DemocraticRonald G. Bobkowski Democratic 5,61830.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,377
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon Republican 21,32168.0% DemocraticRonald G. Bobkowski Democratic 10,05632.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,223
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoris C. KarpielWon(incumbent) Republican 12,02562.6% DemocraticJohn M. Carey(incumbent) Democratic 7,19737.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 254,863
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ReillyWon(incumbent) Republican 78,78730.9% DemocraticGary HannigWon(incumbent) Democratic 66,90226.3% RepublicanA. C. BartulisWon Republican 56,87122.3% DemocraticJohn F. Sharp(incumbent) Democratic 52,30320.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 186,233
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ReillyWon(incumbent) Republican 53,43028.7% DemocraticJohn F. SharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,17525.9% DemocraticGary HannigWon Democratic 42,48222.8% RepublicanA. C. Bartulis(incumbent) Republican 42,14322.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 249,189
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. SharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 70,22828.2% RepublicanA. C. BartulisWon Republican 67,63027.1% RepublicanJim ReillyWon Republican 57,94123.3% DemocraticRussell G. Masinelli Democratic 53,38921.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 186,023
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,71629.4% DemocraticJohn F. SharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,11928.0% RepublicanThomas C. RoseWon(incumbent) Republican 45,62724.5% RepublicanClyde Baulos Republican 33,56118.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 259,942
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas C. RoseWon(incumbent) Republican 76,09829.3% DemocraticKen BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 72,85828.0% DemocraticJohn F. SharpWon Democratic 57,91922.3% RepublicanClyde Baulos Republican 53,06720.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 180,432
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert CraigWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,20026.7% RepublicanWilliam D. CoxWon(incumbent) Republican 47,24426.2% RepublicanCharles M. CampbellWon(incumbent) Republican 45,71125.3% DemocraticHarry C. George Democratic 39,27721.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,297
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert CraigWon(incumbent) Democratic 85,18641.9% RepublicanCharles M. CampbellWon(incumbent) Republican 59,28729.2% RepublicanWilliam D. CoxWon(incumbent) Republican 58,82428.9%
- 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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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:49
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