Illinois State House District 54
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mary Beth Canty Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Mary Beth CantyDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winJoseph M. TracyRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Mary Beth Canty (D) 59.0, Michele Hunter (R) 41.0
- Last election
- Mary Beth Canty (Democratic) won by 18.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CantyRight column: Tracy
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCantyNo published score for Tracy
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Mary Beth CantyIncumbentDemocratic
- Joseph M. TracyRepublican
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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
- 48,803
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Beth CantyWon Democratic 28,77359.0% RepublicanMichele Hunter Republican 20,03041.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,579
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Beth CantyWon Democratic 21,75059.5% RepublicanMichele Hunter Republican 14,82940.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,138
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas R. MorrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 30,12151.8% DemocraticMaggie Trevor Democratic 28,01748.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,937
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom MorrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 22,49050.0% DemocraticMaggie Trevor Democratic 22,44750.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,846
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom MorrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 38,846100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,333
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom MorrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 21,97365.9% DemocraticLaddi K. Singh Democratic 11,36034.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,909
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom MorrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 27,12359.1% DemocraticRichard S. Rudd Democratic 18,78640.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,534
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas R. MorrisonWon Republican 19,52161.9% DemocraticMatt Flamm Democratic 12,01338.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,598
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne BassiWon(incumbent) Republican 34,598100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,870
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne BassiWon(incumbent) Republican 19,31366.9% DemocraticJeffry D. Ketelsen Democratic 9,55733.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,178
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne BassiWon(incumbent) Republican 34,178100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,038
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne BassiWon(incumbent) Republican 23,038100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,836
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne BassiWon(incumbent) Republican 30,836100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,472
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne BassiWon Republican 15,87860.0% DemocraticSue A. Walton Democratic 10,59440.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,776
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PedersenWon(incumbent) Republican 20,01656.0% DemocraticSue A. Walton Democratic 15,76044.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,064
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PedersenWon(incumbent) Republican 20,064100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,501
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PedersenWon(incumbent) Republican 28,74567.6% DemocraticPaul F. Haugh Democratic 13,75632.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,659
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PedersenWon(incumbent) Republican 17,78562.1% DemocraticNancy Riesco Democratic 10,87437.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,189
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PedersenWon(incumbent) Republican 31,45271.2% DemocraticKevin Botterman Democratic 12,73728.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,426
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PedersenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,426100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,321
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PedersenWon Republican 27,01774.4% DemocraticMary F. Korzen Democratic 9,30325.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,356
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard E. PredersenWon Republican 19,16870.1% DemocraticStephen J. Colvin Democratic 8,18329.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 284,739
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard H. BrummerWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,71227.3% RepublicanGlen L. BowerWon(incumbent) Republican 74,05826.0% RepublicanClyde W. RobbinsWon(incumbent) Republican 68,10423.9% DemocraticSteve Knapp Democratic 64,86522.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 212,998
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard H. BrummerWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,85730.9% RepublicanGlen L. BowerWon Republican 52,16124.5% RepublicanClyde W. RobbinsWon Republican 48,58222.8% DemocraticRobert V. Walsh Democratic 46,39821.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 289,312
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard H. BrummerWon Democratic 79,53427.5% DemocraticWilliam L. OdanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,18126.7% RepublicanRoscoe D. CunninghamWon(incumbent) Republican 73,44825.4% RepublicanRolland W. Lewis Republican 59,14920.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 234,583
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles F. KellerWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,62631.4% DemocraticWilliam L. OdanielWon Democratic 65,33527.9% RepublicanRoscoe D. CunninghamWon(incumbent) Republican 52,93222.6% RepublicanLeslie C. Elliott Republican 40,02317.1% IndependentMervin R. Ohm Independent 2,6671.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 293,329
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles F. KellerWon(incumbent) Democratic 85,89429.3% RepublicanRoscoe D. CunninghamWon(incumbent) Republican 72,91524.9% RepublicanBen C. BladesWon(incumbent) Republican 69,50223.7% DemocraticRobert V. Walsh Democratic 65,01822.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 227,870
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles F. KellerWon(incumbent) Democratic 69,33530.4% RepublicanRoscoe D. CunninghamWon Republican 56,26524.7% DemocraticDon E. BrummetWon Democratic 53,34423.4% RepublicanLeslie N. Jones(incumbent) Republican 48,92621.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 247,678
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles F. KellerWon Democratic 70,36328.4% RepublicanLeslie N. JonesWon Republican 67,07927.1% RepublicanGarrel BurgoonWon(incumbent) Republican 64,54826.1% DemocraticWilliam A. Moore Democratic 45,68818.4%
- 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 54, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/54. 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:54
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