Illinois State House District 59
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dan Didech Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Dan DidechDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Dan Didech (Democratic) won by 27.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Dan DidechIncumbentDemocratic
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
- 42,348
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DidechWonName as filed: Daniel Didech Democratic 26,92763.6% RepublicanChris Henning Republican 15,42136.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,017
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DidechWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel Didech Democratic 20,61966.5% RepublicanCharles Roeske Republican 10,39833.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,940
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DidechWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel Didech Democratic 36,940100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,929
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DidechWonName as filed: Daniel Didech Democratic 22,03861.3% RepublicanKaren Feldman Republican 13,89138.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,564
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol SenteWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,90860.9% RepublicanDawn Abernathy Republican 16,65639.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,707
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol SenteWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,52852.4% RepublicanLeslie Munger Republican 13,17947.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,231
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol SenteWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,06056.2% RepublicanSidney H. Mathias(incumbent) Republican 17,17143.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,073
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol SenteWon Democratic 16,45953.0% RepublicanDan Sugrue Republican 14,61447.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,818
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. RygWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,26963.7% RepublicanDan Sugrue Republican 15,54936.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,757
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. RygWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,757100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,735
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. RygWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,41059.9% RepublicanPaul S. Tully Republican 16,32540.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,879
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. RygWon Democratic 12,99350.2% RepublicanRoger L. Byrne Republican 12,88649.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,314
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSusan GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,94764.4% RepublicanCesilie Price Republican 9,36735.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,094
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSusan GarrettWon Democratic 10,32854.1% RepublicanChristopher Stride Republican 8,76645.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,717
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCorinne G. WoodWon Republican 15,717100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,541
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas F. LachnerWon Republican 10,20965.7% DemocraticChristopher J. Wakefield Democratic 5,33234.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,558
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia Fiester FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 15,00554.5% DemocraticJohn S. Matijevich(incumbent) Democratic 12,55345.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,477
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia Fiester FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 27,477100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,203
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia Fiester FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 36,203100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,078
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia Fiester FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 22,078100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,499
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia Fiester FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 34,499100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,876
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia Fiester FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 23,871100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 285,539
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. WinchesterWon(incumbent) Republican 86,57130.3% DemocraticJames F. ReaWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,26425.7% RepublicanC. L. McCormickWon Republican 67,77323.7% DemocraticWilliam L. Harris(incumbent) Democratic 57,93120.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 212,472
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. WinchesterWon(incumbent) Republican 71,55533.7% DemocraticJames F. ReaWon Democratic 54,72025.8% DemocraticWilliam L. HarrisWon Democratic 47,52722.4% RepublicanJames E. Eatherly Republican 38,67018.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 282,280
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. WinchesterWon(incumbent) Republican 85,83030.4% DemocraticClyde L. ChoateWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,30728.1% DemocraticRichard O. HartWon(incumbent) Democratic 69,07024.5% RepublicanRobert L. Butler Republican 48,07317.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 226,357
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClyde L. ChoateWon(incumbent) Democratic 66,76229.5% RepublicanRobert C. WinchesterWon Republican 60,41526.7% DemocraticRichard O. HartWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,04624.3% RepublicanJohn D. Cummins Republican 44,13419.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 278,896
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. L. McCormickWon(incumbent) Republican 77,94527.9% DemocraticClyde L. ChoateWon(incumbent) Democratic 76,47127.4% DemocraticRichard O. HartWon(incumbent) Democratic 66,98724.0% RepublicanDelmer R. Mitchell Republican 57,49320.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 208,698
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClyde L. ChoateWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,44227.0% RepublicanGale WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 56,03426.9% RepublicanC. L. McCormickWon(incumbent) Republican 49,29423.6% DemocraticKenneth V. Buzbee Democratic 46,92822.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 236,876
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClyde L. ChoateWon(incumbent) Democratic 68,47228.9% RepublicanGale WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 64,65127.3% RepublicanC. L. McCormickWon(incumbent) Republican 58,42124.7% DemocraticWilliam L. Grindle Democratic 45,33219.1%
- 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 59, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/59. 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:59
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