Share on WeChat
https://www.powervoter.us:443/office/il_2020_general_election_state_house_dis108
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.

Illinois, State House, District 108

Illinois House of Representatives District 108
Current incumbentCharles E. Meier Republican Party

Illinois' one hundred and eighth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Charles E. Meier.

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 108

Incumbent Charles E. Meier (R) won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 108 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Charles E. Meier (R)
100
38,987

Total votes: 38,987
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 108

Incumbent Charles E. Meier defeated Don Moore in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 108 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Charles E. Meier (R)
71.6
9,096

Don Moore (R)
28.4
3,614

Total votes: 12,710


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 Charles E. Meier ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 108 general election.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 108 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Charles E. Meier Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections
Incumbent Charles E. Meier ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 108 Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 108 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Charles E. Meier 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 Charles E. Meier 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. Charles E. Meier (R) defeated Daniel P. Polites (D) in the general election. Polites was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Meier defeated Don W. Weber and incumbent Paul J. Evans in the Republican primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 108, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCharles E. Meier 66.7% 33,552
Democratic Daniel P. Polites 33.3% 16,786
Total Votes 50,338

Illinois House of Representatives, District 108 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngCharles E. Meier 38.3% 4,391
Paul Evans 32.6% 3,735
Don Weber 29.1% 3,332
Total Votes 11,458

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 108 raised a total of $3,132,880. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $195,805 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 108

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $110,778 1 $110,778
2014 $152,505 1 $152,505
2012 $297,824 4 $74,456
2010 $99,078 1 $99,078
2008 $177,003 2 $88,502
2006 $164,444 2 $82,222
2004 $1,389,410 2 $694,705
2002 $577,713 2 $288,857
2000 $164,125 1 $164,125
Total $3,132,880 16 $195,805