1970Final results
1970 election for Illinois Representative District 2
Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois
3 seats: Edward E. Bluthardt (R), Raymond J. Welsh Jr. (D), Richard A. Walsh (R) won.
3 seatsEdward E. BluthardtRepublican · winner · incumbent
29.4%57,715
Raymond J. Welsh Jr.Democrat · winner
28.2%55,289
Richard A. WalshRepublican · winner · incumbent
24.6%48,212
Ray WillasDemocrat
17.8%34,937
196,160 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1970
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET