Wait was first elected in 1982 defeating Democratic candidate Judith A.
[3] In the 1992 general election, Wait was defeated by Democratic candidate Barbara Giolitto.
[4] In a 1994 rematch, the staunchly Republican district reverted to form and Wait was returned to the Illinois House of Representatives.
In a three-way Republican primary, Wait lost to former Boone County State's Attorney Jim Hursh.
[9] Rockford City Councilman and fellow Republican Joe Sosnowski defeated Belvidere City Councilman and Democratic candidate Ray Pendzinski.