Illinois' 17th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Eric Sorensen (D) vs. Dillan Vancil (R): Illinois' 17th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Eric Sorensen, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
Eric Sorensen
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, IL-17, since 2023Voting record →
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DV
Dillan Vancil
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Eric Sorensen, since 2023
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Illinois' 17th Congressional District?

Eric Sorensen (D) vs. Dillan Vancil (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Eric Sorensen, since 2023

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Illinois' 17th Congressional District (IL-17, District 17). Find your district on the district map.

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