2016Final results
2016 election for Illinois Representative District 56
Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois
Michelle Mussman (D) won with 55.8% of the vote, defeating Jillian Rose Bernas (R) by 11.7 points.
Michelle MussmanDemocrat · winner · incumbent
55.8%24,890
Jillian Rose BernasRepublican
44.2%19,693
The same year, the district voted D+17.9 for president; this race was D+11.7.44,583 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET