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2016Final results

2016 election for Illinois Representative District 20

Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois

Michael P. McAuliffe (R) won with 56.1% of the vote, defeating Merry Marwig (D) by 12.2 points.

Michael P. McAuliffeRepublican · winner · incumbent
56.1%25,739
Merry MarwigDemocrat
43.9%20,142
45,881 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenR+20.82006R+18.82008R+21.12012R+24.92014R+12.22016R+9.22020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET