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Dillan S. Vancil

U.S. House District 17

2026 Illinois U.S. House District 17 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 Illinois U.S. House District 17 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 17 · Republican · Candidate
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026

Name: Dillan S. Vancil

Phone Number: 309-371-5825

Office: 17TH CONGRESS

Party: REPUBLICAN

Filed: 10/27/2025

Write-In: No

Objection Pending: No

Former Name: None

Date Name Changed: N/A

Campaign Web Site: http://vancilforcongress.com/

Status: Active 10/27/2025 8:00 AM

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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026

Name: Dillan S. Vancil

Phone Number: 309-371-5825

Office: 17TH CONGRESS

Party: REPUBLICAN

Filed: 10/27/2025

Write-In: No

Objection Pending: No

Former Name: None

Date Name Changed: N/A

Campaign Web Site: http://vancilforcongress.com/

Status: Active 10/27/2025 8:00 AM

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Candidate biography

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I was born and raised here in west-central Illinois. This is home. It’s where I learned the value of hard work, where my wife Alyssa and I are raising our two boys, and where I’ve spent my life trying to give back to the community that shaped me.

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I was born and raised here in west-central Illinois. This is home. It’s where I learned the value of hard work, where my wife Alyssa and I are raising our two boys, and where I’ve spent my life trying to give back to the community that shaped me.

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I’ve also served as Vice President of the West Central School Board and as a member of the Eagle View Health System board, because I believe rural families deserve the same opportunities as anyone else—whether it’s in education, healthcare, or simply being heard by the people who represent them.

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I’ve also served as Vice President of the West Central School Board and as a member of the Eagle View Health System board, because I believe rural families deserve the same opportunities as anyone else—whether it’s in education, healthcare, or simply being heard by the people who represent them.

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Vancil’s Vision for Illinois

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For Families: As a husband and father, Dillan is motivated by a love for his family and a desire to build a brighter future for all Illinois children. He will fight to ensure schools provide quality education and remain focused on empowering students and families.

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For Families: As a husband and father, Dillan is motivated by a love for his family and a desire to build a brighter future for all Illinois children. He will fight to ensure schools provide quality education and remain focused on empowering students and families.

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I’ve also served as Vice President of the West Central School Board and as a member of the Eagle View Health System board, because I believe rural families deserve the same opportunities as anyone else—whether it’s in education, healthcare, or simply being heard by the people who represent them.

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I’ve also served as Vice President of the West Central School Board and as a member of the Eagle View Health System board, because I believe rural families deserve the same opportunities as anyone else—whether it’s in education, healthcare, or simply being heard by the people who represent them.

Vancil’s Vision for Illinois

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For Small Businesses: Dillan's experience as a small business owner gives him a deep understanding of the hurdles faced by small business owners. He will advocate for policies that lower taxes, reduce red tape, and foster an environment where small businesses can grow and thrive.

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For Small Businesses: Dillan's experience as a small business owner gives him a deep understanding of the hurdles faced by small business owners. He will advocate for policies that lower taxes, reduce red tape, and foster an environment where small businesses can grow and thrive.

Vancil’s Vision for Illinois

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For Freedom: Dillan is a staunch believer in personal liberty and limited government. He will work tirelessly to ensure that federal policies respect individual freedoms while promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability.

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For Freedom: Dillan is a staunch believer in personal liberty and limited government. He will work tirelessly to ensure that federal policies respect individual freedoms while promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability.

Vancil’s Vision for Illinois

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For Education: Dillan's time as a school board vice president has shown him the importance of reforming post-secondary education to better serve students and prepare them for successful futures. He will push for initiatives that prioritize parental involvement, local control, and academic achievement.

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For Education: Dillan's time as a school board vice president has shown him the importance of reforming post-secondary education to better serve students and prepare them for successful futures. He will push for initiatives that prioritize parental involvement, local control, and academic achievement.

Vancil’s Vision for Illinois

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Leadership You Can TrustDillan Vancil embodies the values that Illinoisans hold dear: hard work, family, and fairness. He understands that government must live within its means, just as families and small businesses do every day. Dillan believes it's time to restore common sense to Washington, D.C., by focusing on policies that strengthen communities, protect freedoms, and promote opportunity for all.

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Leadership You Can TrustDillan Vancil embodies the values that Illinoisans hold dear: hard work, family, and fairness. He understands that government must live within its means, just as families and small businesses do every day. Dillan believes it's time to restore common sense to Washington, D.C., by focusing on policies that strengthen communities, protect freedoms, and promote opportunity for all.

Candidate statement

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Like a lot of folks around here, I’ve worn a few hats—railroad worker, small business owner, school board member. I started my career on the railroad and eventually became State Legislative Director for SMART-TD, where I advocated for worker safety, fair treatment, and better jobs. Along the way, my wife Alyssa and I took a leap of faith and started a small coffee business out of a trailer. Today, that little trailer has grown into six shops and a team of more than 50 people. We’ve been blessed by the support of our neighbors every step of the way.

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Like a lot of folks around here, I’ve worn a few hats—railroad worker, small business owner, school board member. I started my career on the railroad and eventually became State Legislative Director for SMART-TD, where I advocated for worker safety, fair treatment, and better jobs. Along the way, my wife Alyssa and I took a leap of faith and started a small coffee business out of a trailer. Today, that little trailer has grown into six shops and a team of more than 50 people. We’ve been blessed by the support of our neighbors every step of the way.

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$308,831.52
Total disbursements
$272,464.03
Cash on hand
$56,689.48
Committee debt
$12,700.00
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Candidate ID: H6IL17247

Name: VANCIL, DILLAN

Office: House

State: IL

District: IL17

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $308831.52

Total disbursements: $272464.03

Cash on hand: $56689.48

Debts owed by committee: $12700.00

Candidate contributions: $5041.77

Loans made by candidate: $11500.00

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  1. Election record

    2026 Illinois current general-election candidate — Dillan S. Vancil

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

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