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| Illinois House of Representatives District 89 | ||
| Current incumbent | Andrew Chesney  | |
Illinois' eighty-ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Andrew Chesney.
Illinois state representatives represent an average of 108,734 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 105,248 residents.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $67,836/year | $111/session day. |
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.
This district is one of 710 state legislative districts that intersects with one or more Pivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.
The 206 Pivot Counties are located in 34 states. Iowa, with 31, had the most such counties. The partisan makeup of state legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties is slightly more Republican than the overall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.
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.
Andrew Chesney (R) defeated Nicholas Hyde (D) in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Andrew Chesney (R) |
61.8
|
25,485 |
|
|
Nicholas Hyde (D) |
38.2
|
15,725 | |
|
|
Total votes: 41,210 |
Nicholas Hyde advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Nicholas Hyde (D) |
100
|
4,875 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,875 |
Andrew Chesney defeated Steven Fricke in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Andrew Chesney (R) |
53.5
|
7,327 |
|
|
Steven Fricke (R) |
46.5
|
6,357 | |
|
|
Total votes: 13,684 |
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 Brian Stewart ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 89 general election.Illinois House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Brian Stewart Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Illinois House of Representatives, District 89 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Stewart Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 Brian Stewart ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
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 Jim Sacia (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.
Illinois House of Representatives, District 89, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Sacia Incumbent |
100% | 41,340 | |
| Total Votes | 41,340 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 89 raised a total of $1,259,914. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $78,745 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 89
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $75,166 | 1 | $75,166 |
| 2014 | $81,790 | 1 | $81,790 |
| 2012 | $94,244 | 1 | $94,244 |
| 2010 | $142,931 | 2 | $71,466 |
| 2008 | $160,640 | 2 | $80,320 |
| 2006 | $128,238 | 1 | $128,238 |
| 2004 | $96,759 | 1 | $96,759 |
| 2002 | $438,440 | 6 | $73,073 |
| 2000 | $41,706 | 1 | $41,706 |
| Total | $1,259,914 | 16 | $78,745 |
