Illinois State Senate District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Elgie Sims Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Elgie Sims (D) 100.0, Anthony Wilson (O) 0.1
- Last election
- Elgie Sims (Democratic) won by 99.9 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: SimsRight column: Walls
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeSimsNo published score for Walls
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 8
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Elgie SimsIncumbentDemocratic
- Frederick L. WallsRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: elections.il.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (17 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 51,085
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElgie SimsWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Elgie R. Sims Jr. Democratic 51,061100.0% Anthony Wilson Write-in 240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,268
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElgie SimsWonName as filed: Elgie R. Sims Jr. Democratic 66,268100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,868
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonne E. TrotterWon(incumbent) Democratic 82,868100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,552
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonne E. TrotterWon(incumbent) Democratic 85,524100.0% Xavier Roman Write-in 280.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,070
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonne E. TrotterWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,070100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,650
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonne E. TrotterWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,650100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,561
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonne E. TrotterWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,561100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,168
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa MadiganWon Democratic 33,168100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,708
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce A. FarleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,708100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,373
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce A. FarleyWon Democratic 47,373100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,540
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 33,540100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,926
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 41,05983.9% RepublicanDaniel J. Olofsson Republican 7,86716.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,236
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmil Jones Jr.Won Democratic 53,25184.2% RepublicanNorman M. MacKay Republican 9,98415.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,976
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven G. NashWon Democratic 31,05169.0% RepublicanJohn W. Peternard Republican 13,92531.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,601
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard S. ClewisWon Democratic 34,35655.8% RepublicanEdward T. Ploski Republican 27,24544.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,993
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth W. CourseWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,02954.3% RepublicanChrist Panagakis Republican 31,96445.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,387
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois Senate District 17, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThad L. KusibabWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,23180.3% RepublicanWilliam J. Miedema Republican 9,15619.7%
1970 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: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Illinois State Senate District 17, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/senate/17. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026