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Illinois, State House, District 107

Illinois House of Representatives District 107
Current incumbentBlaine Wilhour Republican Party

Illinois' one hundred and seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Blaine Wilhour.

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 107

Blaine Wilhour (R) defeated David Seiler (D) in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 107 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Blaine Wilhour (R)
69.7
27,112

David Seiler (D)
30.3
11,779

Total votes: 38,891
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 107

David Seiler advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 107 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

David Seiler (D)
100
3,872

Total votes: 3,872
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 107

Blaine Wilhour defeated Laura Myers in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 107 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Blaine Wilhour (R)
60.4
6,313

Laura Myers (R)
39.6
4,145

Total votes: 10,458


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 John Cavaletto ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 107 general election.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 107 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Cavaletto Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections
Incumbent John Cavaletto ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 107 Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 107 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Cavaletto 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. Josh Berger ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent John Cavaletto ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Cavaletto then defeated Berger in the general election.

Illinois House of Representatives District 107, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Cavaletto Incumbent 70% 23,308
Democratic Josh Berger 30% 10,012
Total Votes 33,320

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 John Cavaletto (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 107, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Cavaletto Incumbent 100% 38,159
Total Votes 38,159

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 107 raised a total of $4,005,161. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $222,509 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 107

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $62,051 1 $62,051
2014 $170,056 2 $85,028
2012 $108,587 1 $108,587
2010 $150,633 2 $75,317
2008 $594,192 3 $198,064
2006 $1,897,237 2 $948,619
2004 $323,031 3 $107,677
2002 $575,182 2 $287,591
2000 $124,192 2 $62,096
Total $4,005,161 18 $222,509