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| Illinois House of Representatives District 50 | ||
| Current incumbent | Keith R. Wheeler  | |
Illinois' fiftieth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Keith R. Wheeler.
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 Keith Wheeler (R) defeated James Leslie (D) in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Keith Wheeler (R) |
55.0
|
25,862 |
|
|
James Leslie (D) |
45.0
|
21,170 | |
|
|
Total votes: 47,032 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
James Leslie advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
James Leslie (D) |
100
|
7,118 |
|
|
Total votes: 7,118 |
Incumbent Keith Wheeler advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Keith Wheeler (R) |
100
|
8,074 |
|
|
Total votes: 8,074 |
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 Keith R. Wheeler defeated Valerie L. Burd in the Illinois House of Representatives District 50 general election.Illinois House of Representatives, District 50 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Keith R. Wheeler Incumbent |
60.32% | 31,659 | |
| Democratic | Valerie L. Burd | 39.68% | 20,830 | |
| Total Votes | 52,489 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Illinois House of Representatives, District 50 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith R. Wheeler 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. Valerie L. Burd ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Keith R. Wheeler defeated Beth C. Goncher, Julie Cosimo and William F. Keck in the Republican primary. Wheeler then defeated Burd in the general election.
Illinois House of Representatives District 50, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith R. Wheeler |
67.9% | 23,260 | |
| Democratic | Valerie L. Burd | 32.1% | 11,007 | |
| Total Votes | 34,267 | |||
Illinois House of Representatives, District 50 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ketih R. Wheeler |
52.5% | 5,849 |
| Julie Cosimo | 18% | 2,003 |
| Beth C. Goncher | 16.6% | 1,852 |
| William F. Keck | 12.9% | 1,437 |
| Total Votes | 11,141 | |
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 Kay Hatcher (R) defeated Andrew Bernard (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Illinois House of Representatives, District 50, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kay Hatcher Incumbent |
63.9% | 29,934 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Bernard | 36.1% | 16,885 | |
| Total Votes | 46,819 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 raised a total of $1,632,627. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $56,297 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 50
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $80,254 | 2 | $40,127 |
| 2014 | $193,493 | 5 | $38,699 |
| 2012 | $67,548 | 2 | $33,774 |
| 2010 | $277,716 | 4 | $69,429 |
| 2008 | $309,933 | 6 | $51,656 |
| 2006 | $127,564 | 2 | $63,782 |
| 2004 | $135,767 | 2 | $67,884 |
| 2002 | $348,042 | 3 | $116,014 |
| 2000 | $92,310 | 3 | $30,770 |
| Total | $1,632,627 | 29 | $56,297 |
