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Illinois · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 17

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Eric Sorensen Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois' 17th District and former TV meteorologist, first elected in 2022 Full profile → Dillan S. Vancil Republican Republican Dillan S. Vancil challenges Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen for Illinois' 17th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueEric Sorensen
Democratic
Dillan S. Vancil
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports good-paying jobs, lower costs, and small business growth Voted 68 yes · 26 no Supports energy production, tax relief, and deregulation to lower costs
HousingSupports affordable housing expansion and first-time homebuyer aid Voted 4 yes · 1 no no sourced position
Health careSupports expanding ACA, Medicare drug negotiation, rural access Voted 23 yes · 10 no Supports price transparency, more competition, and Medicaid work requirements
ImmigrationMixed: backed Laken Riley Act; opposed H.R. 1958 deportation bill Voted 14 yes · 11 no Supports tighter border security and merit-based legal immigration reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationSupports public school investment, STEM education, and safe schools Voted 16 yes · 14 no no sourced position
Climate & energySupports climate action and clean-energy investment Voted 39 yes · 75 no · 1 missedFavors coal, natural gas, and nuclear; skeptical of wind/solar incentives
Crime & public safetySupports federal funding and resources for local law enforcement Voted 67 yes · 11 no Supports law-and-order measures and tighter border security
Taxes & budgetFocused on lowering costs for working families; opposed rolling back clean-energy tax credits Voted 26 yes · 30 no · 5 missedSupports income tax cuts and calls for spending reductions
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and gun violence prevention measures Voted 8 no Defends Second Amendment; supports instant background checks for commercial sales
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights protections and limits on dark money in elections Voted 7 yes · 9 no Supports restoring congressional authority; signed term limits pledge
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized military action; supports congressional war powers oversight Voted 89 yes · 19 no · 3 missedOpposes open-ended foreign aid; requires congressional authorization for sustained war

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