Illinois State House District 6
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sonya Harper Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Sonya HarperDemocratic · Incumbent10 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Sonya Harper (Democratic) won by 64.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Sonya HarperIncumbentDemocratic
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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
- 26,581
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HarperWonName as filed: Sonya Marie Harper Democratic 21,88482.3% RepublicanSean A. Dwyer Republican 4,69717.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,503
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HarperWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Sonya Marie Harper Democratic 16,01986.6% RepublicanLeonard Griffin Republican 2,48413.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,219
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HarperWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Sonya Marie Harper Democratic 32,219100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,000
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HarperWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Sonya Marie Harper Democratic 26,000100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,904
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HarperWonName as filed: Sonya Marie Harper Democratic 32,904100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,159
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther GolarWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,159100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,283
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther GolarWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,283100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,920
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther GolarWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,920100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,395
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther GolarWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,395100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,793
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther GolarWon Democratic 16,793100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,445
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia BaileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,445100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,234
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia BaileyWon Democratic 17,234100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,287
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley M. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,287100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,527
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley M. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,18385.2% RepublicanDonald R. Oder Republican 3,34414.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,118
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley M. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,32890.1% RepublicanBobby Belk Republican 2,7909.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,309
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley M. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,309100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,012
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley M. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,012100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,131
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce A. FarleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,03174.7% RepublicanTerrence Melchiori Republican 5,10025.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,636
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce A. FarleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,32765.2% RepublicanDaniel J. Kelley Republican 10,30934.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,881
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce A. FarleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,34163.1% RepublicanVirginia V. Mann Republican 6,08323.5% OtherAllin Walker Other 3,45713.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,307
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce A. FarleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,19560.0% RepublicanVirginia V. Mann Republican 12,10940.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,162
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce A. FarleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,162100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 296,966
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEmil J. BoucekWon(incumbent) Republican 93,28831.4% RepublicanDiana NelsonWon Republican 82,75027.9% DemocraticJohn T. OconnellWon Democratic 61,67320.8% DemocraticAnne Willer(incumbent) Democratic 59,25519.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 190,477
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEmil J. BoucekWon(incumbent) Republican 56,84229.8% RepublicanWilliam D. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 54,23928.5% DemocraticAnne WillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,20922.2% DemocraticJohn T. Oconnell Democratic 37,18719.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 283,108
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam D. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 91,37832.3% DemocraticAnne WillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,81926.1% RepublicanEmil J. BoucekWon Republican 73,43725.9% DemocraticDavid C. Dineff Democratic 44,47415.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,363
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnne WillerWon Democratic 38,12226.8% RepublicanWilliam D. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 37,03426.0% RepublicanRonald K. HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 34,90724.5% DemocraticMichael A. Coduto Democratic 32,30022.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 267,872
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam D. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 101,58137.9% RepublicanRonald K. HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 78,87429.4% DemocraticJoseph P. McGahWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,71418.6% DemocraticJohn R. Hieber Democratic 37,70214.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 221,632
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry YourellWon(incumbent) Democratic 68,22230.8% RepublicanEdward L. Kipley Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 62,20228.1% RepublicanRomie J. PalmerWon(incumbent) Republican 52,60423.7% DemocraticRobert W. Carlson Democratic 38,60017.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 278,594
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRomie J. PalmerWon Republican 94,96934.1% RepublicanEdward L. Kipley Sr.Won Republican 74,74626.8% DemocraticHarry YourellWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,44824.2% DemocraticJoseph W. Quilici Democratic 41,43114.9%
- 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 6, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/6. 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:6
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