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Illinois, State House, District 109

Illinois House of Representatives District 109
Current incumbentDarren Bailey Republican Party

Illinois' one hundred and ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Darren Bailey.

Illinois state representatives represent an average of 108,734 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 105,248 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Illinois House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Illinois legislators assume office the second Wednesday in January.

Qualifications

Article IV of the Illinois Constitution states: "To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to represent."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$67,836/year$111/session day.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, the state constitution mandates that the seat must be filled by appointment when allowed by law. The appointment must be made within 30 days after the vacancy. All vacancies must be filled by a member of the same political party that last held the seat.

The vacancy must be filled by the respective party organizations covering the legislative district. This must be voted on by the respective committeemen and committeewomen representing the legislative district.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Illinois House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for March 17, 2020. The filing deadline was December 2, 2019.

2018

General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 109

Darren Bailey (R) defeated Cynthia Given (D) in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 109 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Darren Bailey (R)
76.1
30,048

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Cynthia Given (D)
23.9
9,417

Total votes: 39,465
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109

Cynthia Given advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Cynthia Given (D)
100
3,572

Total votes: 3,572
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109

Darren Bailey defeated incumbent David Reis in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Darren Bailey (R)
56.8
9,729

David Reis (R)
43.2
7,411

Total votes: 17,140


2016

Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.

Incumbent David Reis ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 109 general election.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png David Reis Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections
Incumbent David Reis defeated John Curtis in the Illinois House of Representatives District 109 Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png David Reis Incumbent 75.42% 15,800
Republican John Curtis 24.58% 5,149
Total Votes 20,949


2014

Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent David Reis ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

Elections for the office of Illinois House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on March 20, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 5, 2011. Incumbent David Reis (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 109, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Reis Incumbent 100% 41,503
Total Votes 41,503

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 109 raised a total of $2,065,525. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $129,095 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 109

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $189,414 2 $94,707
2014 $175,811 1 $175,811
2012 $109,733 1 $109,733
2010 $244,324 2 $122,162
2008 $211,122 1 $211,122
2006 $191,120 1 $191,120
2004 $147,192 2 $73,596
2002 $372,104 4 $93,026
2000 $424,705 2 $212,353
Total $2,065,525 16 $129,095