Illinois State House District 50
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Barbara Hernandez Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Barbara HernandezDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Barbara Hernandez (Democratic) won by 27.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Barbara HernandezIncumbentDemocratic
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
- 33,316
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara HernandezWon Democratic 21,23363.7% RepublicanTeresa L. Alexander Republican 12,08336.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,708
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara HernandezWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,25162.8% RepublicanDonald Walter Republican 8,45737.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,478
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith R. WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 35,81756.4% DemocraticKate Monteleone Democratic 27,66143.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,032
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith R. WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,86255.0% DemocraticJames G. Leslie Democratic 21,17045.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,489
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith R. WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 31,65960.3% DemocraticValerie L. Burd Democratic 20,83039.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,267
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith R. WheelerWon Republican 23,26067.9% DemocraticValerie L. Burd Democratic 11,00732.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,819
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKay HatcherWon(incumbent) Republican 29,93463.9% DemocraticAndrew Bernard Democratic 16,88536.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,405
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKay HatcherWon(incumbent) Republican 38,55468.3% DemocraticLinda Healy Democratic 17,85131.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,151
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKay HatcherWon Republican 44,85057.4% DemocraticMary Schneider Democratic 30,61739.2% GreenSandra Lezon Green 2,6843.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,280
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia Reid LindnerWon(incumbent) Republican 31,67767.0% DemocraticJoseph Serra Democratic 15,60333.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,392
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia Reid LindnerWon(incumbent) Republican 41,98969.5% DemocraticMichael L. Logan Democratic 18,40330.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,116
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia Reid LindnerWon(incumbent) Republican 34,116100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,361
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas L. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 28,74367.8% DemocraticStephen Bruesewitz Democratic 13,61832.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,452
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas L. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,10368.3% DemocraticJames P. Brewer Democratic 9,34931.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,187
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas L. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 23,46261.4% DemocraticMary Frances Potts Democratic 14,72538.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,560
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas L. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,25175.3% DemocraticMark Elkins Democratic 6,30924.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,875
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas L. JohnsonWon Republican 32,875100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,101
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald N. HenselWon(incumbent) Republican 22,70070.7% DemocraticTeddi Caralliskrochman Democratic 9,40129.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,208
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald N. HenselWon(incumbent) Republican 31,34472.5% DemocraticHoward R. Katz Democratic 11,86427.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,578
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald N. HenselWon(incumbent) Republican 18,77773.4% DemocraticMichael Leo Sanders Democratic 6,80126.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,549
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald N. HenselWon(incumbent) Republican 33,544100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,052
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald N. HenselWon Republican 16,65261.6% DemocraticDavid George Neri Democratic 10,39938.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 296,850
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosephine K. OblingerWon(incumbent) Republican 90,39030.4% RepublicanIrv SmithWon Republican 86,48529.1% DemocraticDouglas N. KaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,23822.0% DemocraticGene H. Graves Democratic 54,73718.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 225,421
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas N. KaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,81727.4% RepublicanJ. David JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 59,26426.3% RepublicanJosephine K. OblingerWon Republican 52,87823.5% DemocraticDavid L. Robinson(incumbent) Democratic 51,46222.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 289,988
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas N. KaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 80,36227.7% RepublicanJ. David JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 75,71626.1% DemocraticDavid L. RobinsonWon Democratic 71,96424.8% RepublicanJustin Taft Republican 61,94421.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 208,384
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas N. KaneWon Democratic 57,70527.7% DemocraticJames T. LondriganWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,17227.0% RepublicanJ. David JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 48,40723.2% RepublicanJustin Taft Republican 46,09422.1% OtherC. F. Marley Other 30.0% OtherJim Mece Other 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 285,750
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. David JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 78,95027.6% DemocraticJames T. LondriganWon(incumbent) Democratic 78,88627.6% RepublicanW. Joseph GibbsWon(incumbent) Republican 73,47725.7% DemocraticClem F. Marley Democratic 54,43719.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 187,434
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElmo McClainWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,56928.1% RepublicanThomas C. RoseWon(incumbent) Republican 52,52228.0% DemocraticJerry CorbettWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,99526.7% RepublicanH. B. Ihnen Republican 32,34817.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 237,073
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas C. RoseWon(incumbent) Republican 67,84428.6% DemocraticElmo McClainWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,16625.8% DemocraticJerry CorbettWon Democratic 57,04824.1% RepublicanRobert O. Yates Republican 51,01521.5%
- 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 50, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/50. 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:50
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