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| Illinois House of Representatives District 113 | ||
| Current incumbent | Jay C. Hoffman  | |
Illinois' one hundred and thirteenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Jay C. Hoffman.
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.
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.
Incumbent Jay C. Hoffman (D) defeated Doug Jameson (R) in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 113 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jay C. Hoffman (D) |
62.9
|
23,919 |
|
|
Doug Jameson (R) |
37.1
|
14,118 | |
|
|
Total votes: 38,037 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Incumbent Jay C. Hoffman advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 113 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jay C. Hoffman (D) |
100
|
8,258 |
|
|
Total votes: 8,258 |
Doug Jameson advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 113 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Doug Jameson (R) |
100
|
3,331 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,331 |
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 Jay C. Hoffman defeated Katherine Ruocco in the Illinois House of Representatives District 113 general election.Illinois House of Representatives, District 113 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Jay C. Hoffman Incumbent |
59.13% | 26,816 | |
| Republican | Katherine Ruocco | 40.87% | 18,536 | |
| Total Votes | 45,352 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Illinois House of Representatives, District 113 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jay C. Hoffman Incumbent (unopposed) |
Illinois House of Representatives, District 113 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katherine Ruocco (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 Jay C. Hoffman ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Melinda Hult ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Hoffman then defeated Hult in the general election.
Illinois House of Representatives District 113, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jay Hoffman Incumbent |
59.5% | 17,572 | |
| Republican | Melinda Hult | 40.5% | 11,941 | |
| Total Votes | 29,513 | |||
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. Jay C. Hoffman (D) defeated Melinda Hult (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Illinois House of Representatives, District 113, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jay C. Hoffman |
65.6% | 29,304 | |
| Republican | Melinda Hult | 34.4% | 15,357 | |
| Total Votes | 44,661 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 113 raised a total of $3,857,053. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $296,696 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 113
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $799,722 | 2 | $399,861 |
| 2014 | $732,224 | 2 | $366,112 |
| 2012 | $572,693 | 2 | $286,347 |
| 2010 | $419,671 | 2 | $209,836 |
| 2008 | $350,602 | 1 | $350,602 |
| 2006 | $353,487 | 1 | $353,487 |
| 2004 | $290,573 | 1 | $290,573 |
| 2002 | $197,430 | 1 | $197,430 |
| 2000 | $140,651 | 1 | $140,651 |
| Total | $3,857,053 | 13 | $296,696 |
