Illinois' 17th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics

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Eric Sorensen

Eric Sorensen

Democrat

Representative since Jan 3, 2023

Raised $2,233,676 · Cash on hand $1,325,642 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026

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How Eric Sorensen voted

DateMeasurePositionChamber result
9/16/26
House
Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Nay
Passed
9/16/26
House
PROOF Act
On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Nay
Passed

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2026 elections

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Past results

2022 general election

CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Eric SorensenWinnerD121,18651.98%
Esther Joy KingR111,93148.01%
Brad AhrensWrite-in60.00%

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2020 general election

Held under different district lines
CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Cheri BustosWinnerD156,01152.02%
Esther Joy KingR143,86347.97%
General ParkerWrite-in210.01%

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Demographics

MeasureThis districtIllinoisUnited States
Population743,50712,710,158340,110,990
Median age (years)38.439.439.2
Median household income$60,530$83,211$81,604
Below poverty level17.1%11.6%12.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)26.6%39.2%36.8%
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)13.2%19.4%20.0%
Not Hispanic or Latino
White alone66.2%57.1%56.3%
Black or African American alone12.7%12.9%11.7%
Asian alone2.6%6.3%6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races5.2%4.2%5.8%
Foreign-born7.9%15.4%14.8%
Veterans (civilian adults 18+)5.9%4.5%5.9%

Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗