The following words and phrases in this article shall, unless the same be inconsistent with the context, be construed as follows:
     (1) The terms “legislative office”, “legislative officer” or “legislator” shall mean a State Senator or Representative in the General Assembly.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 10 ILCS 5/8-3

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (2) The term “legislative district” shall mean the territorial area from which a State Senator is to be elected.
     (3) The term “representative district” shall mean the territorial area from which a Representative in the General Assembly is to be elected.