Illinois State Senate District 57
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Christopher Belt Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Christopher Belt (D) 57.7, Wavey T. Lester II (R) 42.3, B. J. Henderson (O) 0.0
- Last election
- Christopher Belt (Democratic) won by 15.4 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BeltRight column: Rhyne
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBeltNo published score for Rhyne
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 8
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Christopher BeltIncumbentDemocratic
- Daniel RhyneRepublican
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
- 72,634
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher BeltWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,88057.7% RepublicanWavey T. Lester II Republican 30,74642.3% B. J. Henderson Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,750
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher BeltWon Democratic 44,25459.2% RepublicanTanya Hildenbrand Republican 30,49640.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,110
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. Clayborne Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 30,62451.8% RepublicanKatherine Ruocco Republican 28,48648.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,939
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. Clayborne IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,59660.0% RepublicanDave Barnes Republican 36,34340.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,108
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. Clayborne Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 76,108100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,044
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. Clayborne Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 42,044100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,180
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. Clayborne Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 34,39567.2% RepublicanKarron A. Waters Republican 16,78532.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,869
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. Clayborne Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 43,38775.0% RepublicanKarron A. Waters Republican 14,48225.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,193
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. Clayborne Jr.Won Democratic 48,193100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,127
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,60475.4% RepublicanWyatt C. Frazer Republican 17,52324.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,735
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,735100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,235
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,235100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,614
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,42359.4% RepublicanCeleste M. Stiehl Republican 22,19140.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,292
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,20066.1% RepublicanGregory M. Johnson Republican 21,09233.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,501
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,49070.7% RepublicanFrank C. Lakatos Republican 18,01129.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,121
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,16968.5% RepublicanJames D. Pirtle Republican 18,95231.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,059
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois Senate District 57, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGene JohnsWon Democratic 39,33453.1% RepublicanDelmer R. Mitchell(incumbent) Republican 34,72546.9%
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 57, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/senate/57. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:il/sldu:57
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026