Illinois State Senate District 7
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Mike Simmons-Gessesse Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Mike Simmons (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
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History (19 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 84,513
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SimmonsWon Democratic 84,513100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,145
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SimmonsWon Democratic 66,145100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,009
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather A. SteansWon(incumbent) Democratic 90,009100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,014
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather A. SteansWon(incumbent) Democratic 82,014100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,703
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather A. SteansWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,690100.0% Rafael Chagin Write-in 130.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,244
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather A. SteansWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,21483.7% RepublicanAdam Robinson Republican 8,03016.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,647
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather SteansWon Democratic 55,45780.8% GreenTom Durkin Green 13,19019.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,173
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol RonenWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,35386.8% RepublicanFrank Thomas Republican 5,82013.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,784
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol RonenWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,784100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,623
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter W. DudyczWon(incumbent) Republican 35,28057.3% DemocraticMichael J. McCormack Democratic 26,34342.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,118
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter W. DudyczWon(incumbent) Republican 41,21851.5% DemocraticRobert Martwick Democratic 38,90048.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,361
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter W. DudyczWon(incumbent) Republican 48,73651.6% DemocraticJames M. McGing Democratic 45,62548.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,876
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter W. DudyczWon(incumbent) Republican 60,11865.4% DemocraticRichard Valentino Democratic 31,75834.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,053
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter W. DudyczWon Republican 55,81457.5% DemocraticRobert J. Egan(incumbent) Democratic 41,23842.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,986
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert J. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,49167.7% RepublicanWilliam O. Walters Republican 25,49532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 99,449
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeonard F. BeckerWon Republican 66,28766.7% DemocraticThomas N. Geovanis Democratic 33,16233.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,196
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames C. SoperWon(incumbent) Republican 30,77757.9% DemocraticThomas N. Geovanis Democratic 22,41942.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,880
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames C. SoperWon(incumbent) Republican 57,41063.9% DemocraticRobert C. Pechous Democratic 32,46736.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,492
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois Senate District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames C. SoperWon(incumbent) Republican 44,69861.7% DemocraticJoseph S. Witkoski Democratic 27,79338.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 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
- 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: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Illinois State Senate District 7, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/il/senate/7. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:il/sldu:7
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026