DeLuca Wins Reelection to Illinois House District 80

Incumbent Anthony DeLuca defeated Republican challenger Adam Beaty in the November 3, 2026 race for the 80th District seat.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections

Photo of a plain civic building and flagpole in flat suburban farmland under an overcast autumn sky. — Democrat Anthony DeLuca won reelection to the Illinois House 80th District on Nov. 3, defeating Republican Adam Beaty with 63.5% of the vote. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Democrat Anthony DeLuca won reelection to the Illinois House 80th District on November 3, 2026, receiving 63.5% of the vote to Adam Beaty's 36.5%. The Associated Press called the race at 10:28 p.m. Tuesday with 94% of votes counted.

Why it matters

DeLuca's win extends his tenure representing the district, which he has held since 2009 and where he chairs the House Cities and Villages Committee. The result keeps a long-serving legislator in position to shape local government and property tax policy in Illinois.

DeLuca received 63.5% of the vote to Beaty's 36.5%, with 94% of ballots counted when the race was called. Official certification is not expected for two weeks, leaving the final count open until then.

The players

Anthony DeLuca

A Democrat who has represented Illinois House District 80 since 2009, chairs the House Cities and Villages Committee, and previously served as mayor of Chicago Heights.

Adam Beaty

A Republican who lost the District 80 race to DeLuca and whose home city is Braidwood, where he also has ties to the local police department.

The details

The Associated Press called the race for DeLuca at 10:28 p.m. Tuesday. The 80th District includes portions of Will, Cook and DuPage counties, and DeLuca previously served as mayor of Chicago Heights and president of the Bloom Township High School District 206 board.

November 3, 2026: Election held; the AP called the race for DeLuca at 10:28 p.m.
December 2025: Senate Bill 642 became law, raising the senior property tax freeze income limit.
May 2026: DeLuca signed on as co-sponsor of House Bill 9.
Two weeks after the election: Official results are certified.

Legislative Continuity

DeLuca voted for Senate Bill 642, which raised the senior property tax freeze income limit to $75,000 in 2026 and is set to reach $79,000 by 2028. His reelection means the lawmaker behind that vote will remain in Springfield to oversee how the expanded freeze is implemented.

Residents of District 80 will continue to be represented by DeLuca, who may influence property tax relief for seniors in the district. The senior freeze income limit rises to $79,000 by 2028 under the existing law.

The takeaway

Long-serving incumbents continue to hold significant influence over state policy in Illinois. Voters in District 80 have now reaffirmed DeLuca's role in shaping senior property tax protections.