2016Final results
2016 election for Illinois Representative District 61
Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois
Sheri Jesiel (R) won with 57.2% of the vote, defeating Nick Ciko (D) by 14.5 points.
Sheri JesielRepublican · winner · incumbent
57.2%26,692
Nick CikoDemocrat
42.8%19,947
The same year, the district voted D+9.5 for president; this race was R+14.5, a split ticket.46,639 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