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Illinois IL-17 House2026

RACE AT A GLANCE

RACE TYPE

Incumbent running

Eric Sorensen (D)

RACE RATING

Last updated : Jan 15, 2026

Likely D

Solid D

COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX

Last updated : Nov 17, 2025

D +50

R +50

Race summary

Illinois’ 17th District, an amalgamation of rural downstate counties and liberal mid-sized cities, drifted a few points to the right in 2024, but Harris still carried it by five points.

Key Dates

Filing Deadline: Nov 3, 2025

Primary Election: Mar 17, 2026

INCUMBENT

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CANDIDATES

Republicans

DISTRICT DATA RACE ANALYSIS

DISTRICT DATA

Illinois - 17

Northwest: Rock Island, Rockford, Peoria

Population Breakdown

Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026

Past Presidential Results from this District

2024 Election Results

Source: Dave Leip

2020 Election Results

Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST

RACE ANALYSIS

Race Analysis

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

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