2022Final results
2022 election for Illinois Representative District 97
Illinois House of Representatives · Illinois
Harry Benton (D) won with 51.7% of the vote, defeating Michelle Smith (R) by 3.3 points.
Harry BentonDemocrat · winner
51.7%18,095
Michelle SmithRepublican
48.3%16,932
35,027 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET