Illinois State Senate District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ram Villivalam Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Last result · 2022 general: Ram Villivalam (D) 100.0
- Earlier results
- Ram Villivalam (Democratic) was unopposed, 2018, older linesIra I. Silverstein (Democratic) was unopposed, 2016, older linesAll 17 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 42,341
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRam VillivalamWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,341100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,071
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRam VillivalamWon Democratic 50,071100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,149
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,149100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,571
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,39999.7% Tom Morris Write-in 1720.3%
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.
All elections (17 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 42,341
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRam VillivalamWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,341100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,071
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRam VillivalamWon Democratic 50,071100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,149
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,149100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,571
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,39999.7% Tom Morris Write-in 1720.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,691
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,691100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,531
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,25671.7% RepublicanJoseph R. Hedrick Republican 20,27528.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,112
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,81569.3% RepublicanJoseph R. Hedrick Republican 16,29730.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,120
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra I. SilversteinWon Democratic 31,51768.3% RepublicanThomas E. Corcoran Republican 14,60331.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,416
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward W. CarrollWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,416100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,918
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward W. CarrollWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,58167.5% RepublicanThomas H. Joseph Republican 23,33732.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,282
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip J. RockWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,282100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,520
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip J. RockWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,520100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,970
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip J. RockWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,36274.1% RepublicanRedd F. Griffin Republican 17,60625.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,223
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank M. OzingaWon(incumbent) Republican 68,07566.0% DemocraticAnthony Vacco Democratic 35,14834.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,800
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank M. OzingaWon(incumbent) Republican 48,55057.9% DemocraticRobert E. Krolak Democratic 35,25042.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,551
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank M. OzingaWon(incumbent) Republican 53,76165.9% DemocraticJohn W. Ringhofer Democratic 27,78634.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,470
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Illinois Senate District 8, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack E. WalkerWon Republican 40,65760.3% DemocraticJohn E. Hamilton Democratic 26,81139.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0%
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