Illinois State House District 52
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Marty McLaughlin Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Marty McLaughlinRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first winMaria PetersonDemocratic
Marty McLaughlin 50.0Maria Peterson 50.0
Last result · 2024 generalWon by 47 votesNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Marty McLaughlin (Republican) won by 0.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: McLaughlinRight column: Peterson
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMcLaughlinNo published score for Peterson
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- Won 0 of 1
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Maria PetersonDemocratic
- Marty McLaughlinIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 58,993
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty McLaughlinWonName as filed: Martin McLaughlin Republican 29,52050.0% DemocraticMaria Peterson Democratic 29,47350.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,147
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty McLaughlinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Martin McLaughlin Republican 23,08852.3% DemocraticMary Morgan Democratic 21,05947.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,909
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty McLaughlinWonName as filed: Martin McLaughlin Republican 31,42654.3% DemocraticMarci Suelzer Democratic 24,96243.1% OtherAlia Sarfraz Other 1,5212.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,399
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid McSweeneyWon(incumbent) Republican 30,399100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,403
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid McSweeneyWon(incumbent) Republican 40,392100.0% OtherChris Bauman Other 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,587
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid McSweeneyWon(incumbent) Republican 22,67669.6% DemocraticBill Downs Democratic 9,91130.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,153
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid McSweeneyWon Republican 26,76159.3% IndependentDee Beaubien Independent 18,39240.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,479
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 33,479100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,378
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 34,33562.0% DemocraticRich Garling Democratic 21,04338.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,068
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 29,068100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,184
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 34,24969.6% DemocraticLarry Feigen Democratic 14,93530.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,357
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 20,83768.6% DemocraticSteven M. Skinner Democratic 8,33027.4% LibertarianMatthew Paul Burns Libertarian 1,1903.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,540
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 25,540100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,561
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 20,34866.6% DemocraticBill Husko Democratic 10,21333.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,664
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. Beaubien Jr.Won Republican 25,87565.2% DemocraticRobert Boness Democratic 13,78934.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,357
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAl SalviWon(incumbent) Republican 20,94779.5% DemocraticJayna Ashbacher Democratic 5,41020.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,817
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAl SalviWon Republican 31,817100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,025
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeoffrey S. ObrzutWon Democratic 13,14454.7% RepublicanLinda Williamson(incumbent) Republican 10,88145.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,938
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinda WilliamsonWon(incumbent) Republican 17,33251.1% DemocraticGeoffrey S. Obrzut Democratic 16,60648.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,703
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinda WilliamsonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,74353.8% DemocraticGeoffrey S. Obrzut Democratic 10,96046.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,757
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindajean WilliamsonWon Republican 18,60556.8% DemocraticEugene C. Doyle(incumbent) Democratic 14,15243.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,272
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene C. DoyleWon Democratic 14,80052.4% RepublicanHarry J. Smith Jr. Republican 13,47247.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 222,485
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy V. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 73,13732.9% DemocraticHelen F. SatterthwaiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 69,91031.4% RepublicanVirgil C. WikoffWon(incumbent) Republican 55,86325.1% DemocraticRobert L. Smith Democratic 23,57510.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,645
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy V. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 43,37231.3% RepublicanVirgil C. WikoffWon(incumbent) Republican 40,59929.3% DemocraticHelen F. SatterthwaiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,72927.9% DemocraticAnna Wall Scott Democratic 15,94511.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 218,009
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen F. SatterthwaiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,71226.0% RepublicanTimothy V. JohnsonWon Republican 55,55525.5% RepublicanVirgil C. WikoffWon Republican 54,85425.2% DemocraticScott Shearer Democratic 45,27020.8% OtherWilliam I. Peltz Other 3,9301.8% OtherKatherine M. Balch Other 9120.4% OtherMark E. Kaufmann Other 7760.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 145,188
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen F. SatterthwaiteWon Democratic 39,26127.0% RepublicanJohn C. HirschfeldWon(incumbent) Republican 37,96426.1% DemocraticPaul StoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,69224.6% RepublicanVirgil C. Wikoff Republican 32,27122.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,070
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn C. HirschfeldWon(incumbent) Republican 64,65030.9% DemocraticPaul StoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,25924.0% RepublicanCharles W. ClabaughWon(incumbent) Republican 48,46423.2% DemocraticHelen F. Satterthwaite Democratic 45,69721.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 177,052
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWebber BorchersWon(incumbent) Republican 49,92028.2% DemocraticRolland F. TipswordWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,97827.1% DemocraticJohn W. AlsupWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,38723.9% RepublicanJim Doster Republican 36,76720.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 230,081
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRolland F. TipswordWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,39327.1% RepublicanWebber BorchersWon Republican 61,08726.6% DemocraticJohn W. AlsupWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,89423.9% RepublicanGeorge P. Johns(incumbent) Republican 51,70722.5%
- 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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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:52
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