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Illinois, State House, District 101

Illinois House of Representatives District 101
Current incumbentDan Caulkins Republican Party

Illinois' one hundred and first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Dan Caulkins.

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 101

Dan Caulkins (R) defeated Jennifer McMillin (D) in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 101 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Dan Caulkins (R)
69.7
33,043

Jennifer McMillin (D)
30.3
14,379

Total votes: 47,422
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 101

Jennifer McMillin advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 101 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jennifer McMillin (D)
100
6,176

Total votes: 6,176
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 101

Dan Caulkins defeated Randy Keith and Todd Henricks in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 101 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Dan Caulkins (R)
43.9
6,112

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Randy Keith (R)
38.0
5,282

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Todd Henricks (R)
18.1
2,515

Total votes: 13,909


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 Bill Mitchell defeated Christine Law in the Illinois House of Representatives District 101 general election.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 101 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bill Mitchell Incumbent 75.34% 41,728
Democratic Christine Law 24.66% 13,661
Total Votes 55,389
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections

Christine Law ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 101 Democratic primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 101 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Christine Law (unopposed)
Incumbent Bill Mitchell ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 101 Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 101 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bill Mitchell Incumbent (unopposed)


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 Bill Mitchell 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 Bill Mitchell (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 101, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBill Mitchell Incumbent 100% 45,516
Total Votes 45,516

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 101 raised a total of $3,931,949. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $280,854 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 101

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $109,223 2 $54,612
2014 $147,374 1 $147,374
2012 $174,743 1 $174,743
2010 $974,033 3 $324,678
2008 $173,078 1 $173,078
2006 $1,267,704 2 $633,852
2004 $779,254 2 $389,627
2002 $195,335 1 $195,335
2000 $111,205 1 $111,205
Total $3,931,949 14 $280,854