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Illinois, State House, District 85

Illinois House of Representatives District 85
Current incumbentJohn Connor Democratic Party

Illinois' eighty-fifth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John Connor.

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 85

Incumbent John Connor (D) won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Connor (D)
100
26,599

Total votes: 26,599
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent John Connor advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Connor (D)
100
7,667

Total votes: 7,667
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Lisa Bickus advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Lisa Bickus (R)
100
3,618

Total votes: 3,618

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 Emily McAsey ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 85 general election.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 85 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Emily McAsey Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections
Incumbent Emily McAsey ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 85 Democratic primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 85 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Emily McAsey 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 Emily McAsey ran unopposed in the Democratic 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 Emily McAsey (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 85, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngEmily McAsey Incumbent 100% 30,834
Total Votes 30,834

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 raised a total of $4,128,633. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $258,040 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Illinois House of Representatives District 85

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $340,561 1 $340,561
2014 $46,388 1 $46,388
2012 $50,064 1 $50,064
2010 $841,935 2 $420,968
2008 $1,337,464 2 $668,732
2006 $624,850 2 $312,425
2004 $397,895 2 $198,948
2002 $274,490 3 $91,497
2000 $214,986 2 $107,493
Total $4,128,633 16 $258,040