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2018Final results

2018 election for Illinois Representative District 50

Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois

Keith R. Wheeler (R) won with 55.0% of the vote, defeating James G. Leslie (D) by 10.0 points.

Keith R. WheelerRepublican · winner · incumbent
55.0%25,862
45.0%21,170
47,032 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenR+27.92012R+35.82014R+20.62016R+10.02018R+12.82020D+25.52022

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET