1978Final results
1978 election for Illinois Representative District 9
Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois
3 seats: William F. Mahar (R), Richard F. Kelly Jr. (D), Terry A. Steczo (D) won.
3 seatsWilliam F. MaharRepublican · winner · incumbent
31.4%50,429
Richard F. Kelly Jr.Democrat · winner · incumbent
25.9%41,644
Terry A. SteczoDemocrat · winner · incumbent
23.5%37,753
Jeanne B. McKalirRepublican
19.2%30,819
160,645 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 1978
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET