Illinois State House District 53
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nicolle Grasse Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Elizabeth BauerRepublicanNicolle GrasseDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Nicolle Grasse (D) 58.0, Ronald E. Andermann (R) 42.0
- Last election
- Nicolle Grasse (Democratic) won by 16.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BauerRight column: Grasse
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Nicolle GrasseIncumbentDemocratic
- Elizabeth BauerRepublican
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
- 45,366
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNicolle GrasseWon Democratic 26,32458.0% RepublicanRonald E. Andermann Republican 19,04242.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,369
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark L. WalkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,44957.0% RepublicanJack Vrett Republican 13,92043.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,255
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark L. WalkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,255100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,372
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark L. WalkerWon Democratic 23,79252.4% RepublicanEddie Corrigan Republican 21,58047.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,809
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 38,809100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,097
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 27,097100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,438
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 28,09259.2% DemocraticCurt Renz Democratic 19,34640.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,685
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney H. MathiasWon(incumbent) Republican 21,75964.6% DemocraticLinda Birnbaum Democratic 11,92635.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,983
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney H. MathiasWon(incumbent) Republican 24,13252.5% DemocraticCarol Javens Democratic 20,58744.8% GreenRob Sherman Green 1,2642.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,163
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney MathiasWon(incumbent) Republican 18,75160.2% DemocraticMichael MacDonald Democratic 12,41239.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,657
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney MathiasWon(incumbent) Republican 26,33659.0% DemocraticNicholas Chrisos Democratic 14,64832.8% LibertarianR. Scott Bludorn Libertarian 3,6738.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,707
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney MathiasWon(incumbent) Republican 20,42266.5% DemocraticThomas Duda Democratic 10,28533.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,493
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 16,37959.6% DemocraticRichard B. Sass Democratic 11,11440.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,406
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 14,406100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,382
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 18,382100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,445
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 11,72767.2% DemocraticMary E. Ecker Democratic 5,71832.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,872
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. ParkeWon(incumbent) Republican 19,62457.9% DemocraticJoan E. Brennan Democratic 14,24842.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,781
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 18,781100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,296
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 25,91371.4% DemocraticSteven E. Stern Democratic 10,38328.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,721
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 15,94673.4% DemocraticKenneth A. Cook Jr. Democratic 5,77526.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,938
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 25,937100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,530
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HarrisWon Republican 16,47964.5% DemocraticJoan E. Brennan Democratic 9,05135.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 244,204
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry WoodyardWon Republican 75,83831.1% DemocraticLarry R. StuffleWon(incumbent) Democratic 74,31730.4% RepublicanSteve MillerWon Republican 58,93824.1% DemocraticEugene V. Thompson Democratic 35,11114.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 173,885
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles M. CampbellWon(incumbent) Republican 51,15829.4% RepublicanJim EdgarWon(incumbent) Republican 42,41924.4% DemocraticLarry R. StuffleWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,15624.2% DemocraticNeil R. Young Democratic 38,15221.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 238,833
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles M. CampbellWon(incumbent) Republican 71,95330.1% RepublicanJim EdgarWon Republican 69,19829.0% DemocraticLarry R. StuffleWon Democratic 57,41424.0% DemocraticRobert Craig(incumbent) Democratic 40,26816.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 176,575
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax E. CoffeyWon Republican 47,34326.8% DemocraticRobert CraigWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,82125.9% RepublicanCharles M. CampbellWon(incumbent) Republican 44,41825.2% DemocraticAllan H. Keith Democratic 38,99322.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 248,008
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles M. CampbellWon(incumbent) Republican 70,88428.6% DemocraticRobert CraigWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,43126.4% RepublicanWilliam D. CoxWon(incumbent) Republican 63,51725.6% DemocraticH. Ray Epperson Sr. Democratic 48,17619.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,595
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen BoyleWon Democratic 63,08129.4% RepublicanBen C. HarpstriteWon(incumbent) Republican 56,60726.4% RepublicanA. C. BartulisWon Republican 50,00423.3% DemocraticWilliam H. Jenkins Democratic 44,90320.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 252,056
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen C. HarpstriteWon(incumbent) Republican 69,10627.4% DemocraticSam M. VadalabeneWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,04125.0% DemocraticDon BarryWon Democratic 60,02223.8% RepublicanOrval W. Hittmeier Republican 59,88423.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0%
- 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 53, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/53. 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:53
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026