1974Final results
1974 election for Illinois Representative District 19
Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois
3 seats: Benedict Garmisa (D), Michael L. Nardulli (D), Louis F. Capuzi (R) won.
3 seatsBenedict GarmisaDemocrat · winner · incumbent
45.8%43,965
Michael L. NardulliDemocrat · winner · incumbent
44.1%42,327
Louis F. CapuziRepublican · winner · incumbent
6.4%6,187
Mario GiangrecoRepublican
3.7%3,514
95,993 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 1974
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Benedict Garmisa (D)Michael L. Nardulli (D)Louis F. Capuzi (R)
Also on the ballot: Mario Giangreco (Republican), 3.7%