Illinois House Of Representatives District 2
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 107,486 |
| Gender |
50.8% Male 49.2% Female |
| Race |
24.1% White 3.6% Black 27% Asian 2.4% Native American 0% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 50.7% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $48,496 |
| High school graduation rate | 72.4% |
| College graduation rate | 28.2% |
Illinois House of Representatives District 2 is represented by Theresa Mah (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Illinois state representatives represented an average of 108,580 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 108,734 residents.
About the chamber[edit]
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[edit]
- See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state
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."[1]
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $69,464/year | $151/day |
Vacancies[edit]
- See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures
If there is a vacancy in the Illinois General Assembly, 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. If a vacancy occurs in the Senate with more than twenty-eight months remaining in the term, the appointment is interim until the next general election, when a special election must be held. All other House and Senate vacancies are to be filled by an appointment from the same political party that last held the seat.[2] If the vacated seat was held by an independent (no party affiliation), the governor is to appoint an independent successor within 30 days.[3]
The vacancy must be filled by the respective party organizations covering the legislative district.[4] The respective committeemen and committeewomen representing the legislative district must vote on a replacement.[5] The person selected for the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[6]
See sources: Illinois Const. Art. 4, Sec. 2(d) and Illinois Rev. Stat. ch. 10, § 5/25-6
District map[edit]
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Redistricting[edit]
2020-2021[edit]
- See also: Redistricting in Illinois after the 2020 census
The Illinois State Legislature approved new state legislative maps in a special session on August 31, 2021. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the new maps into law on September 24, 2021.[7] These maps were revised versions of maps enacted on June 4, 2021, that the legislature based on non-census population estimates. Following the release of census data in August, the legislature reconvened to develop and approve a revised map. These maps were later subject to a federal lawsuit that was decided on December 30, 2021, with the court upholding the maps enacted on September 24, 2021.[8] Learn more here.
State Senate map[edit]
Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Illinois State Senate Districts
until January 10, 2023
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Illinois State Senate Districts
starting January 11, 2023
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State House map[edit]
Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Illinois State House Districts
until January 10, 2023
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Illinois State House Districts
starting January 11, 2023
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Reactions[edit]
In a press release, Pritzker said, "These legislative maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will help ensure Illinois' diversity is reflected in the halls of government."[9] House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R) called the maps partisan, saying, "Once again, Gov. Pritzker has proven that he governs only for the Democratic political insiders and not for the people of Illinois."[9]
How does redistricting in Illinois work? The Illinois General Assembly is responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district lines. Both chambers of the state legislature must approve a redistricting plan. The governor may veto the lines drawn by the state legislature.[10]
In the event that both chambers of the state legislature do not approve a legislative redistricting plan, a backup commission must draw the lines. The majority and minority leaders of each chamber must appoint two members each to the commission (one legislator and one general citizen). Of the eight commission members, no more than four may belong to the same political party. In the event that these eight members cannot approve a plan, the Illinois Supreme Court must select two individuals (from different political parties) as potential tiebreakers. The secretary of state must then appoint one of these individuals to the backup commission to break the tie.[10]
The Illinois Constitution requires that state legislative districts be "contiguous and reasonably compact." There are no such requirements in place for the state's congressional districts.[10]
State law also mandates the establishment of state legislative districts "that allow racial or language minority communities to elect--or influence the election of--the candidates of their choice, even if no comparable district would be required by the federal Voting Rights Act."[10]
Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
- See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
The primary will occur on June 28, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on June 28, 2022.
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2020[edit]
- See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Theresa Mah won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on November 3, 2020.
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Votes |
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Theresa Mah (D) |
100.0
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25,771 |
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Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Theresa Mah defeated Bobby Martinez Olson and Kenneth Kozlar in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Theresa Mah |
67.3
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10,580 |
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Bobby Martinez Olson |
28.2
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4,428 | |
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Kenneth Kozlar |
4.5
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715 | |
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2018[edit]
- See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Theresa Mah won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on November 6, 2018.
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Votes |
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Theresa Mah (D) |
100.0
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20,455 |
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Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Theresa Mah advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on March 20, 2018.
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Votes |
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Theresa Mah |
100.0
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10,659 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Francisco Rodriguez (D)
2016[edit]
- See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 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.[11] Incumbent Edward Acevedo (D) did not seek re-election.
Theresa Mah ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 2 general election.[12][13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Theresa Mah (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Theresa Mah defeated Alex Acevedo in the Illinois House of Representatives District 2 Democratic primary.[14][15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Theresa Mah |
51.23% | 10,732 | |
| Democratic | Alex Acevedo | 48.77% | 10,217 | |
| Total Votes | 20,949 | |||
2014[edit]
- See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 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 Edward Acevedo ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election. Antonio D. Mannings (R) was removed from the ballot on January 7, 2014.[16][17][18]
2012[edit]
- See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 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 Edward Acevedo (D) was unopposed in the general election. He defeated Joe Trutin and Temoc Morfin in the Democratic primary.[19][20]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Edward Acevedo Incumbent |
100% | 18,559 | |
| Total Votes | 18,559 | |||
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Edward J. Acevedo Incumbent |
54.7% | 3,458 |
| Joe Trutin | 15.7% | 989 |
| Temoc Morfin | 29.6% | 1,872 |
| Total Votes | 6,319 | |
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2000 to 2018, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 raised a total of $3,003,469. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $143,022 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $319,035 | 1 | $319,035 |
| 2016 | $568,133 | 2 | $284,067 |
| 2014 | $239,575 | 1 | $239,575 |
| 2012 | $472,729 | 3 | $157,576 |
| 2010 | $328,918 | 4 | $82,230 |
| 2008 | $314,035 | 3 | $104,678 |
| 2006 | $339,046 | 2 | $169,523 |
| 2004 | $156,120 | 2 | $78,060 |
| 2002 | $167,972 | 2 | $83,986 |
| 2000 | $97,906 | 1 | $97,906 |
| Total | $3,003,469 | 21 | $143,022 |
See also[edit]
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Suggest a link |
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois State Senate
- Illinois House of Representatives
External links[edit]
- The Illinois State Legislature
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Constitution of the State of Illinois," accessed February 4, 2021
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Constitution," accessed February 4, 2021 (Section Article IV, Section 2(d))
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Compiled Statutes," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25-6)
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Election Code," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25 6 (a), (c))
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Election Code," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25 6 (d))
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Illinois Election Code," accessed February 4, 2021 (Statute 10 ILCS 5/25 6 (f))
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedseptmapexplain - ↑ Longview News-Journal, "Court upholds Illinois legislative redistricting plan," Jan. 4, 2021
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Illinois.gov, "Gov. Pritzker Signs Revised Legislative Maps that Preserve Minority Representation and Reflect Illinois' Diversity," Sept. 24, 2021
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 All About Redistricting, "Illinois," accessed April 16, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ "Illinois State Board of Elections - Official Primary Election Results," accessed October 9, 2013
- ↑ "Illinois State Board of Elections - Official General Election Results," accessed October 9, 2013
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