Illinois House of Representatives · 2026 general · all 118 seats

Democrats keep a majority in the Illinois House of Representatives

Democrats hold 80 seats and Republicans 30, with 8 still being counted; 60 make a majority. 2 seats changed party.

60 for a majorityBefore the electionD 78R 40Now, so farD 80R 30

2 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans8 still uncalled

Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

2Seats flipped2 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans

1Incumbents defeatedIn the general election

10Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot

65Uncontested seats41 Democratic, 24 Republican

5Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

D +16.9Median swingContested districts, from the last race on the same lines

Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 118 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 5 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. The 65 seats won without an opponent sit at the ends. Margins over 80 points are drawn at 80.