Illinois State House District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chris Welch Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Chris WelchDemocratic · Incumbent14 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Chris Welch (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Emanuel Welch (Democratic) won by 55.4 points, 2022Emanuel Welch (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,402
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris WelchWonName as filed: Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democratic 39,402100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,322
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,11277.7% RepublicanEddie L. Kornegay Jr. Republican 7,21022.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,883
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,883100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,678
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,678100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,402
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris WelchWonName as filed: Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democratic 39,402100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,322
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,11277.7% RepublicanEddie L. Kornegay Jr. Republican 7,21022.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,883
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,883100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,678
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,678100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,914
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,914100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,839
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel WelchWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,839100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,505
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmanuel Chris WelchWon Democratic 35,505100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,592
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren A. YarbroughWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,26088.3% IndependentPrincess Cynthia Dempsey Independent 3,33211.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,054
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren A. YarbroughWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,054100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,769
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren A. YarbroughWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,769100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,105
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren A. YarbroughWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,105100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,644
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren A. YarbroughWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,58284.8% RepublicanByron F. Reed Republican 4,06215.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,789
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren A. YarbroughWon Democratic 31,789100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,701
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,701100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,349
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,49884.5% RepublicanJune Edvenson Republican 4,85115.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,363
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,10279.1% RepublicanJoann Tate Republican 4,26120.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,702
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene MooreWon Democratic 28,26575.0% RepublicanLorenzo S. Littles Republican 5,76715.3% OtherLoretta A. Ragsdell Other 3,6709.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,941
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CullertonWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,01876.5% RepublicanRobert N. Oberg Republican 4,92323.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,048
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CullertonWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,54572.9% RepublicanCornelius J. Tanis Republican 9,50327.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,843
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CullertonWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,65476.2% RepublicanCornelius J. Tanis Republican 5,18923.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,027
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CullertonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,84865.2% RepublicanSteven Baer Republican 10,41629.7% OtherPaul R. Baker Other 1,7635.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,482
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CullertonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,46388.2% OtherBruce D. Kaplan Other 2,4899.8% OtherRichard L. Giovanoni Other 5302.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 238,993
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy Baar TopinkaWon Republican 83,43734.9% RepublicanJohn S. KociolkoWon Republican 62,67326.2% DemocraticRobert C. PechousWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,13325.6% DemocraticMiles F. Krejci Democratic 31,75013.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,092
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry J. KlosakWon(incumbent) Republican 50,31028.3% RepublicanPaul J. MatulaWon Republican 45,27425.4% DemocraticRobert C. PechousWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,95823.6% DemocraticRussell W. Hartigan Democratic 40,55022.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 241,983
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph G. SevcikWon(incumbent) Republican 73,04830.2% RepublicanHenry J. KlosakWon(incumbent) Republican 65,26927.0% DemocraticRobert C. PechousWon Democratic 56,17023.2% DemocraticSamuel A. Decaro Democratic 47,49619.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 158,320
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald W. SheaWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,47728.7% RepublicanJoseph G. SevcikWon(incumbent) Republican 41,76026.4% RepublicanHenry J. KlosakWon(incumbent) Republican 35,75622.6% DemocraticJulius Gyorke Democratic 30,74119.4% IndependentAdeline V. Dropka Independent 4,5862.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 264,411
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph G. SevcikWon(incumbent) Republican 91,96134.8% RepublicanHenry J. KlosakWon(incumbent) Republican 75,92328.7% DemocraticGerald W. SheaWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,08622.7% DemocraticEdward J. Weglarz Democratic 36,44013.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,899
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph G. SevcikWon(incumbent) Republican 70,02932.6% RepublicanHenry J. KlosakWon(incumbent) Republican 59,76027.8% DemocraticGerald W. SheaWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,20524.8% DemocraticStanley F. Rocush Democratic 31,90314.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 267,012
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry J. KlosakWon(incumbent) Republican 87,69032.8% RepublicanJoseph G. SevcikWon(incumbent) Republican 85,10231.9% DemocraticGerald W. SheaWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,53821.2% DemocraticFrank S. Belmonte Democratic 37,68214.1%
- 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
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Illinois State House District 7, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/house/7. 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.
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