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Illinois · Illinois Representative District 118 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Scott Doody

RepublicanIncumbentCandidate

Former Radio Host

2026 race · Illinois Representative District 118

90% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

10%90%

85% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

15%85%
● Homer "Chip" Markel● Scott DoodyINC
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Background

Current office
Illinois House of Representatives, RD-118
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2008

    House of Representatives · RD-118 Nov 4, 2008

    R · 28.6% · 13,131 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026