2018Final results
2018 election for Illinois Representative District 56
Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois
Michelle Mussman (D) won with 58.9% of the vote, defeating Jillian Rose Bernas (R) by 17.7 points.
Michelle MussmanDemocrat · winner · incumbent
58.9%21,352
Jillian Rose BernasRepublican
41.1%14,923
36,275 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET