Illinois' 16th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Darin LaHood (R) vs. Paul Nolley (D): Illinois' 16th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Darin LaHood, Republican candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
Darin LaHood
Republican
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, IL-16, since 2015Voting record →
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Paul Nolley
Democratic
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Seat held by
(R) Darin LaHood, since 2015
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Illinois' 16th Congressional District?

Darin LaHood (R) vs. Paul Nolley (D)

Who holds this seat now?

(R) Darin LaHood, since 2015

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Illinois' 16th Congressional District (IL-16, District 16). Find your district on the district map.

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