2020 Illinois House of Representatives election

The 1st district includes parts of Forest View, as well as all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Archer Heights, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Garfield Ridge, New City, and West Elsdon.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Aaron Ortiz since January 9, 2019.[6] Ortiz was unopposed in his first election in 2018. Ortiz faced Alicia Martinez, a worker with Brackenbox, Inc.[7] and a former staffer for Alderman Edward M. Burke, the previous representative of the district until being primaried by Ortiz in 2018, for the Democratic nomination. After winning the nomination, Ortiz faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.[8]

The 2nd district includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Armour Square, Bridgeport, Brighton Park, Lower West Side, McKinley Park, Near South Side, Near West Side, and New City.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Theresa Mah since January 11, 2017.[6] Mah was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Mah faced two primary challengers on March 17, 2020: Kenneth M. Kozlar, a retired research technician and Bobby Martinez Olson, an attorney.[20][21] After winning the nomination, Mah faced no ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 3rd district includes parts of Elmwood Park, as well as all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Austin, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Hermosa, Logan Square, Montclare, and Portage Park.[4][5] The district had been represented by Democrat Luis Arroyo since his appointment in December 2006.[6] Arroyo was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Arroyo would resign from his seat on November 1, 2019 after he was arrested a week prior for a federal bribery charge and "just hours before a legislative committee was set to consider his ouster from the General Assembly."[22] Eva-Dina Delgado was appointed to his seat on November 15, 2019. Her appointment came under contentious fire from Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after proxy votes from former representative Arroyo were used to select Delgado as his replacement.[23] Delgado faced primary challenger Nidia Carranza, a bilingual Pre-K teacher, on March 17, 2020.[24] After winning the nomination, Delgado faced no ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 4th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, and West Town.[4][5] Ramirez was elected with 99.98% of the vote in 2018. The district has been represented by Democrat Delia Ramirez since January 9, 2019.[6] Ramirez faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 5th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Armour Square, Avalon Park, Douglas, Englewood, Fuller Park, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, South Shore, Washington Park, and Woodlawn.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Lamont Robinson since January 9, 2019.[6] Robinson was unopposed in his first election in 2018. Robinson faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 6th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Armour Square, Bridgeport, Chicago Lawn, Douglas, Englewood, Fuller Park, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, Near West Side, New City, and West Englewood.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Sonya Harper since her appointment in October 2015.[6] Harper was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Harper faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 7th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Forest Park, Hillside, La Grange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, Oak Brook, River Forest, Westchester, and Western Springs.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Emanuel "Chris" Welch since January 9, 2013.[6] Welch was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Welch faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 8th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Berwyn, Brookfield, Forest Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, North Riverside, and Oak Park and parts of the Chicago neighborhood of Austin.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat La Shawn Ford since January 10, 2007.[6] Ford was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Ford faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 9th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of East Garfield Park, Lincoln Park, Loop, Lower West Side, Near North Side, Near West Side, North Lawndale, South Lawndale, West Garfield Park, and West Town.[4][5] The district had been represented by Democrat Art Turner since December 2010.[6] Turner was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. In 2019, Turner would not seek re-election.[26] Seven candidates ran for the Democratic nomination for the district:

• Lakesia Collins, union organizer[27]
• Ty Cratic, political consultant and lobbyist;[28]
• Maurice Edwards, a worker in Cook County government;[29]
• Nicole 'Nikki' Harvey, a director for Congressman Danny K. Davis' office;[30]
• Trina Mangrum, chief of staff to Alderman Jason Ervin;[31]
• Sandra Schneller, a state clinical practice manager;[32]
• Aaron Turner, formerly holding multiple positions with numerous Illinois agencies.[33]

After winning the nomination, Collins faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 10th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Near North Side, Near West Side, West Garfield Park, and West Town.[4][5] The district had been represented by Democrat Melissa Conyears-Ervin since January 11, 2017.[6] Conyears-Ervin was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Conyears-Ervin would later be elected as City Treasurer of Chicago and leave her seat open. Democrat Jawaharial Williams was appointed to her seat in May 2019.[35] Williams faced two primary challengers: Gerard Moorer, a deputy district director for Illinois's 7th congressional district[36] and Gina Zuccaro. After winning the nomination, Williams faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 11th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Avondale, Irving Park, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, and North Center.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Ann Williams since January 12, 2011.[6] Williams was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Williams faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 12th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Lake View, Lincoln Park, Near North Side, and Uptown.[4][5] The district had been represented by Democrat Sara Feigenholtz since January 11, 1995.[6] Feigenholtz was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Feigenholtz would become a state senator on January 20, 2020 to fill the vacancy left by former President of the Illinois Senate John Cullerton. The Democratic primary featured six candidates:

• Margaret Croke, deputy chief of staff for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity[37]
• James "Jimmy" Garfield, an attorney[38]
• Marty Malone, co-founder of the organization Queer Clout Happy Hour[39]
• Yoni Pizer, community liaison for Congressman Mike Quigley[40]
• Ryan Podges, an attorney in labor and employment laws[41]
• Kimberly J. Walz, regional director for Walgreens[42]

38 days before the primary was scheduled to occur, Yoni Pizer was appointed to the seat on February 9, 2020. Chicago Magazine reported candidate Croke (who would later defeat Pizer in the primary) saying, "This Sunday, 38 days before voters have the opportunity to vote for the next State Representative for Illinois’ 12th House District, Chicago Democratic Party insiders rubber stamped the appointment of Jonathan Pizer in an attempt to boost his chances in the March primary election."[43]

After winning the nomination, Croke faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 13th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Edgewater, Lake View, North Center, North Park, Rogers Park, Uptown, and West Ridge.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Greg Harris since December 2006.[6] Harris was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Harris faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 14th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Evanston and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Edgewater, Rogers Park, Uptown, and West Ridge.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Kelly Cassidy since her appointment in May 2011.[6] Cassidy was re-elected unopposed in the 2018 election. Cassidy faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 15th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, and Skokie and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Forest Glen, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, North Park, and Norwood Park.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat John D'Amico since November 2004.[6] D'Amico was re-elected with 61.50% of the vote in 2018. D'Amico faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 16th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Skokie and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of North Park and West Ridge.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Yehiel Mark Kalish since his appointment in January 2019.[6] Kalish faced two primary challengers for the Democratic nomination: Kevin Olickal, executive director at the Indo-American Democratic Organization[44] and Denyse Wang Stoneback, an independent contractor for project management.[45] Stoneback defeated incumbent Kalish in the primary for the Democratic nomination and faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 17th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Evanston, Glenview, Golf, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie, and Wilmette.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz since January 9, 2019.[6] Gong-Gershowitz was first elected with 69.20% of the vote in 2018. Gong-Gershowitz faced Green Party Christopher Kruger and Republican Yesoe Yoon, anchor and host for the Global Leaders Network TV Program,[46] in the general election.

The 18th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette, and Winnetka.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Robyn Gabel since her appointment in April 2010.[6] Gabel was re-elected with 72.09% of the vote in 2018. Gabel faced Independent candidate Sean Matlis in the general election.

The 19th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge, and River Grove and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Dunning, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, O'Hare, and Portage Park.[4][5] The district had been represented by Democrat Robert Martwick since January 9, 2013.[6] Martwick was re-elected with 60.69% of the vote in 2018. Martwick would be appointed to replace former State Senator John Mulroe, leaving Martwick's own seat vacant. Democrat Lindsey LaPointe would be appointed to the 19th district seat on July 24, 2019.[47] LaPointe faced two primary challengers for the Democratic nomination: Patti Vasquez, former host of "The Patti Vasquez Show" on 720 WGM radio[48] and Joe Duplechin, Chicago police officer.[49] LaPointe faced Republican Jeff Muehlfelder, a violent crimes detective,[50] and Libertarian Joseph Schreiner, a patent agent and translator,[51] in the general election.

The 20th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Des Plaines, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, Niles, Norridge, Park Ridge, Rosemont, and Schiller Park and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Dunning, Edison Park, Norwood Park, and O'Hare.[4][5] The district had been represented by Republican Michael McAuliffe since his appointment in July 1996.[6] McAuliffe was re-elected unopposed in 2018. McAuliffe would retire as state representative and would be succeeded by Rosemont mayor Bradley Stephens in June 2019.[53] Two candidates ran for the Democratic nomination: R. Cary Capparelli, an online instructor in Geography and Geo-Science for South Dakota State University[54] and Michelle Darbro, a firefighter and paramedic.[55] Stephens faced Democrat Michelle Darbro in the general election.

The 21st district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Riverside, Stickney, and Summit and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Brighton Park, Garfield Ridge, Lower West Side, McKinley Park, and South Lawndale.[4][5] The district had been represented by Democrat Celina Villanueva since her appointment in July 2018.[6] Villanueva was unopposed in her first election in 2018. Villanueva would become a state senator on January 7, 2020 to fill the vacancy left by former state senator Martin Sandoval and be succeeded by Edgar González Jr. on January 10, 2020.[57] González Jr. faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 22nd district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Bedford Park and Burbank and includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Archer Heights, Ashburn, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Clearing, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, West Elsdon, and West Lawn.[4][5] The district has been represented by Mike Madigan since January 13, 1971. He was the 67th Speaker of the House from 1983 to 1995 and has been the 69th Speaker of the House since 1997.[6] Madigan was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Madigan faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 23rd district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Bedford Park, Berwyn, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Burbank, Cicero, Countryside, Hickory Hills, Hodgkins, Justice, La Grange, La Grange Park, McCook, Riverside, and Summit.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Michael J. Zalewski since December 2008.[6] Zalewski was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Zalewski faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 24th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Berwyn, Brookfield, Cicero, Riverside, and Stickney and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhood of South Lawndale.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez since January 10, 2007.[6] Hernandez was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Hernandez faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 25th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Calumet Heights, East Side, Hegewisch, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Chicago, South Deering, South Shore, and Woodlawn.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Curtis Tarver since January 9, 2019.[6] Tarver was elected with 99.93% of the vote in 2018. Tarver faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 26th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Calumet Heights, Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, South Chicago, South Shore, Washington Park, and Woodlawn.[4][5] The district had been represented by Democrat Christian Mitchell since January 9, 2013.[6] After winning his election and the election of Governor J.B. Pritzker, Mitchell would join the Pritzker administration as a deputy governor.[58] Kam Buckner was appointed on January 18, 2019 to serve out the remainder of Mitchell's term.[59] Buckner faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 27th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Alsip, Blue Island, Crestwood, Midlothian, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Robbins, and Worth and parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham, Beverly, Chatham, Morgan Park, Roseland, Washington Heights, and West Pullman.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Justin Slaughter since his appointment in January 2017.[6] Slaughter was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Slaughter faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 28th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Blue Island, Calumet Park, Crestwood, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Riverdale, Robbins, and Tinley Park and parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Morgan Park, Roseland, and West Pullman.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Robert Rita since January 8, 2003.[6] Rita was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Rita faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 29th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Calumet Heights, Chicago Heights, Crete, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Monee, Phoenix, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton, and University Park and parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Riverdale and West Pullman.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Thaddeus Jones since January 12, 2011.[6] Jones was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Jones faced a primary challenge from DeAndre Tillman, a partner attorney, for the Democratic nomination.[61] After winning the nomination, Jones faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 30th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Blue Island, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Markham, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Phoenix, Posen, Riverdale, and Robbins.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Will Davis since January 8, 2003.[6] Davis was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Davis faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 31st district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burr Ridge, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Hickory Hills, Hodgkins, Hometown, Indian Head Park, Justice, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills, and Willow Springs and parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Chatham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, and West Englewood.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Mary E. Flowers since January 9, 1985.[6] Flowers was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Flowers faced Samantha Simpson, a former consulting manager for Deloitte,[64] for the Democratic nomination. After winning the nomination, Flowers faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 32nd district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Bridgeview, Burbank, Hickory Hills, Justice, and Oak Lawn and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, West Englewood, and Woodlawn.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Andre Thapedi since January 14, 2009.[6] Thapedi was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Thapedi faced Ricky Gandhi, an economist,[65] for the Democratic nomination. After winning the nomination, Thapedi faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 33rd district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Burnham, Calumet City, Ford Heights, Lansing, Lynwood, and Sauk Village and includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Avalon Park, Burnside, Calumet Heights, Chatham, East Side, Hegewisch, South Chicago, and South Deering.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Marcus C. Evans Jr. since his appointment in April 2012.[6] Evans was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Evans faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 34th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Beecher, Bourbonnais, Burnham, Calumet City, Crete, Ford Heights, Grant Park, Lansing, Lynwood, Manteno, Momence, Peotone, Sauk Village, South Holland, and Willowbrook and includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Chatham, Greater Grand Crossing, Hegewisch, Pullman, Riverdale, Roseland, South Deering, and West Pullman.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Nicholas Smith since his appointment on February 4, 2018.[6] Smith was elected unopposed in 2018. Smith faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 35th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Alsip, Chicago Ridge, Merrionette Park, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Tinley Park, and Worth and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham, Beverly, Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood, and Washington Heights.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Frances Ann Hurley since January 9, 2013.[6] Hurley was re-elected with 68.82% of the vote in 2018. Herbert Hebein, former Chicago police officer and Republican candidate for the 35th district in 2018, was the Republican nominee.[68]

The 36th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Willow Springs, and Worth and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Beverly, and Mount Greenwood.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Kelly M. Burke since January 12, 2011.[6] Burke was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Burke faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 37th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, and Tinley Park.[4] The district had been represented by Republican Margo McDermed since January 14, 2015.[6] McDermed was re-elected with 57.98% of the vote in 2018. McDermed announced on July 10, 2019 that she would not seek re-election to the Illinois House.[69] Tim Ozinga, executive vice president at Ozinga, a concrete and building materials business, was the Republican nominee.[70] Michelle Fadeley, a global marketing manager, was the Democratic nominee.[71]

The 38th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Markham, Matteson, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park, and University Park.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Debbie Meyers-Martin since January 9, 2019.[6] Meyers-Martin was elected unopposed in 2018. Max Solomon, an attorney and former Democratic primary candidate for the 38th district in 2018, was the Republican nominee.[74]

The 39th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Hermosa, Irving Park, Logan Square, and Portage Park.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Will Guzzardi since January 14, 2015.[6] Guzzardi was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Guzzardi faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 40th district includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Avondale, Irving Park, Logan Square, and Portage Park.[4][5] The district has been represented by Democrat Jaime Andrade Jr. since his appointment in August 2013.[6] Andrade was re-elected with 99.98% of the vote in 2018. Andrade faced Syamala Krishnamsetty, an organizer,[75] in the Democratic primary. After winning the nomination, Andrade Jr. faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 41st district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Bolingbrook, Naperville, and Warrenville.[4] The district has been represented by Republican Grant Wehrli since January 14, 2015.[6] Wehrli was re-elected with 52% of the vote in 2018. Two candidates ran for the Democratic nomination: Denika McMillen, a social worker[76] and Janet Yang Rohr, director of global data at Morningstar, Inc.[77] After each candidate won their respective nomination, Republican Grant Wehrli faced Democrat Janet Yang Rohr in the general election.

The 42nd district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Carol Stream, Lisle, Naperville, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Winfield.[4] The district has been represented by Republican Amy Grant since January 9, 2019.[6] Grant was elected with 52.24% of the vote in 2018. Ken Mejia-Beal, an activist and community organizer, was the Democratic nominee.[81]

The 43rd district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Barrington Hills, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin, Hoffman Estates, and South Elgin.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Anna Moeller since her appointment in March 2014.[6] Moeller was re-elected with 70.61% of the vote in 2018. Moeller faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 44th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Bartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, and Streamwood.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Fred Crespo since January 10, 2007.[6] Crespo was re-elected with 65.59% of the vote in 2018. Crespo faced no other ballot-listed candidates in the general election.

The 45th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes all or parts of Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Itasca, Roselle, Streamwood, Wayne, West Chicago, and Wood Dale.[4] The district has been represented by Democrat Diane Pappas since January 9, 2019.[6] Pappas was elected with 50.84% of the vote in 2018. Three candidates ran for the Republican nomination: Michael Camerer, a private practice chiropractor;[86] Alfredo "Al" Manzo, a business owner;[87] and Wayne Township Supervisor Randy Ramey, a former member of the Illinois House from the 55th district. Michael Camerer would go on to win the Republican nomination but would die "unexpectedly from natural causes" on June 18, 2020 at the age of 61.[88] Seth Lewis, a small business owner and Republican nominee for the 23rd Senate district in 2016 and 2018,[89] was tapped to be the new Republican nominee.