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Illinois · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 16

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Darin LaHood Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois, serving the 16th District since 2023 (formerly the 18th District from 2015). Full profile → Paul Nolley Democratic Democratic challenger for Illinois' 16th Congressional District; nonprofit leader and Rockford native running against incumbent Darin LaHood Full profile →

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IssueDarin LaHood
Republican
Paul Nolley
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax relief, spending cuts, and strategic use of tariffs Voted 87 yes · 3 no · 4 missedSupports higher wages, union rights, and reviving manufacturing
HousingSupports affordable housing tax credits and first-time homebuyer access Voted 4 yes · 1 missedSupports developer incentives for senior housing to free up supply
Health careOpposes ACA; supports patient choice and competitive insurance markets Voted 32 yes · 1 missedSupports expanding Medicare to all Americans; Medicare buy-in at 50
ImmigrationSupports border security and enforcement; also backs expanded legal immigration Voted 24 yes · 1 no Opposes open borders; criticizes ICE raids; supports comprehensive reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsProudly pro-life; opposes abortion from conception Voted 4 yes Campaign theme includes defending reproductive rights
EducationSupports school choice; backs higher-education cost reform Voted 29 yes · 1 missedno sourced position
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy including renewables and fossil fuels Voted 110 yes · 1 no · 4 missedSupports renewable energy and federal data-center oversight
Crime & public safetySupports border security, removing violent criminals, and community safety Voted 76 yes · 1 no · 1 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports large federal tax cuts; opposes blanket tariffs; favors balanced budget Voted 48 yes · 6 no · 7 missedSupports raising Social Security payroll-tax cap; opposes tariffs
GunsStrongly opposes gun control measures; supports Second Amendment rights Voted 8 yes Gun owner who supports greater firearm safety and respect
Democracy & electionsVoted to certify 2020 election; upheld constitutional role of Congress Voted 15 yes · 1 missedSupports ending corruption and pay-to-play politics in Congress
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong U.S. defense posture; backed aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Voted 99 yes · 6 no · 6 missedOpposes U.S. military involvement in Iran; calls for ending the war

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