Illinois State House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nabeela Syed Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jenny LevinDemocraticLori SmithRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Nabeela Syed (D) 56.2, Tosi Ufodike (R) 43.8
- Last election
- Nabeela Syed (Democratic) won by 12.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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No incumbent on the ballot here
Rep. Nabeela Syed is running for Illinois State Senate District 26.
- Jenny LevinDemocratic
- Lori SmithRepublican
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
- 57,514
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNabeela SyedWon Democratic 32,31156.2% RepublicanTosi Ufodike Republican 25,20343.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,622
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNabeela SyedWon Democratic 23,77553.3% RepublicanChris Bos(incumbent) Republican 20,84746.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,245
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris BosWon Republican 33,69750.9% DemocraticMary Edly-Allen(incumbent) Democratic 32,54849.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,526
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Edly-AllenWon Democratic 25,95050.4% RepublicanHelene Miller Walsh Republican 25,57649.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,098
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNick SauerWon Republican 46,098100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,896
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 33,896100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,932
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 43,932100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,779
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 26,77769.0% DemocraticSteve Riess Democratic 12,00230.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,134
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 31,26158.8% DemocraticAmanda D. Howland Democratic 21,87341.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,079
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 20,33558.0% DemocraticAmanda Howland Democratic 14,74442.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,533
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 28,48658.7% DemocraticNancy Shepherdson Democratic 20,04741.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,571
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd Sullivan Jr.Won Republican 20,74965.7% DemocraticNancy Shepherdson Democratic 10,82234.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,977
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney MathiasWon(incumbent) Republican 23,53663.6% DemocraticBarbara J. Nash Democratic 13,44136.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,721
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney MathiasWon Republican 21,721100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,029
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVerna L. ClaytonWon(incumbent) Republican 26,10770.5% DemocraticHyman Riebman Democratic 10,92229.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,734
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVerna L. ClaytonWon(incumbent) Republican 18,734100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,556
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVerna L. ClaytonWon Republican 28,73070.8% DemocraticTheodore J. Forsberg Democratic 11,82629.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,359
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDaniel J. RiceWon Republican 16,65574.5% DemocraticTed E. Leverenz(incumbent) Democratic 5,70425.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,375
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed E. LeverenzWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,39065.1% RepublicanRalph W. Conner Republican 11,98534.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,101
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed E. LeverenzWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,32171.9% RepublicanJohn R. Spaulding Republican 6,78028.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,358
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed E. LeverenzWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,25964.8% RepublicanVictor M. Pilolla Republican 12,09935.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,166
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed E. LeverenzWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,32464.1% RepublicanJames Parrilli Republican 10,84235.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 248,194
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. TateWon Republican 69,89728.2% DemocraticB. T. Donovan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 61,07224.6% DemocraticJohn F. DunnWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,93624.1% RepublicanWebber Borchers(incumbent) Republican 56,99123.0% OtherSteve Denton Other 2980.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,085
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWebber BorchersWon Republican 43,81827.0% DemocraticJohn F. DunnWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,38025.5% DemocraticB. T. Donovan Jr.Won Democratic 38,47923.7% RepublicanAllen F. Bennett(incumbent) Republican 38,40823.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 249,166
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRolland F. TipswordWon(incumbent) Democratic 86,11134.6% DemocraticJohn F. DunnWon(incumbent) Democratic 66,87626.8% RepublicanAllen F. BennettWon Republican 50,89020.4% RepublicanBennett Bradley Republican 45,28918.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,832
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRolland F. TipswordWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,16335.9% DemocraticJohn F. DunnWon Democratic 39,00325.4% RepublicanWebber BorchersWon(incumbent) Republican 38,14724.8% RepublicanAllen F. Bennett Republican 16,98911.0% IndependentRuth A. Wilber Independent 4,5302.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 243,252
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRolland F. TipswordWon(incumbent) Democratic 74,03730.4% RepublicanWebber BorchersWon(incumbent) Republican 65,88427.1% DemocraticJohn W. AlsupWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,94523.0% RepublicanJeffrey K. Davison Republican 47,38619.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 218,018
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. David JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 60,58427.8% DemocraticJames T. LondriganWon(incumbent) Democratic 58,15626.7% RepublicanW. Joseph GibbsWon Republican 51,55923.6% DemocraticDouglas N. Kane Democratic 47,71921.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 256,814
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. David JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 64,37925.1% RepublicanChristian H. HomeierWon Republican 61,55224.0% DemocraticJames T. LondriganWon Democratic 59,32523.1% DemocraticBillie M. Cox Democratic 41,64516.2% IndependentWilliam K. Cavanagh(incumbent) Independent 29,91211.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 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 51, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/51. 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:51
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026