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U.S. House District 17
2026 Illinois U.S. House District 17 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026
Name: Eric Sorensen
Office: 17TH CONGRESS
Party: DEMOCRATIC
Filed: 10/30/2025
Write-In: No
Objection Pending: No
Former Name: None
Date Name Changed: N/A
Campaign Web Site: http://ericforillinois.com/
Status: Active 10/30/2025 3:44 PM
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026
Name: Eric Sorensen
Office: 17TH CONGRESS
Party: DEMOCRATIC
Filed: 10/30/2025
Write-In: No
Objection Pending: No
Former Name: None
Date Name Changed: N/A
Campaign Web Site: http://ericforillinois.com/
Status: Active 10/30/2025 3:44 PM
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My parents were married in Peoria, I grew up in Rockford, and when it was time to buy my first home, I planted my roots in Moline. And for nearly two decades in Rockford and then the Quad Cities, I was proud to be the trusted meteorologist my neighbors could rely on to to keep our communities safe.At every step, I’ve been surrounded by hard working neighbors who taught me the value of lending a helping hand and looking out for one another. Those lessons stick with me to this day.
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My parents were married in Peoria, I grew up in Rockford, and when it was time to buy my first home, I planted my roots in Moline. And for nearly two decades in Rockford and then the Quad Cities, I was proud to be the trusted meteorologist my neighbors could rely on to to keep our communities safe.At every step, I’ve been surrounded by hard working neighbors who taught me the value of lending a helping hand and looking out for one another. Those lessons stick with me to this day.
My parents were married in Peoria, I grew up in Rockford, and when it was time to buy my first home, I planted my roots in Moline.
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My parents were married in Peoria, I grew up in Rockford, and when it was time to buy my first home, I planted my roots in Moline.
Congressman Eric Sorensen was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois.
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Congressman Eric Sorensen was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois.
Sorensen proudly represents Illinois farmers on the House Agriculture Committee. He was also appointed to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress, along with assignments to two critical subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
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Sorensen proudly represents Illinois farmers on the House Agriculture Committee. He was also appointed to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress, along with assignments to two critical subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
Serving as a local meteorologist for over 20 years required me to be a trusted neighbor to the people in Central and Northwestern Illinois. In Congress, I’m still working to be a trusted voice for the people of Illinois’ 17th District.
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Serving as a local meteorologist for over 20 years required me to be a trusted neighbor to the people in Central and Northwestern Illinois. In Congress, I’m still working to be a trusted voice for the people of Illinois’ 17th District.
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Now, I’ve taken that same trust to Congress, fighting to make sure every one of my neighbors has the same chance to work hard and succeed, right here in Central and Northwestern Illinois.
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Now, I’ve taken that same trust to Congress, fighting to make sure every one of my neighbors has the same chance to work hard and succeed, right here in Central and Northwestern Illinois.
I came out while at Northern Illinois University and received tremendous support from my friends and family. Now, I’m dedicated to giving back to the neighborhoods that accepted me for who I am.
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I came out while at Northern Illinois University and received tremendous support from my friends and family. Now, I’m dedicated to giving back to the neighborhoods that accepted me for who I am.
Protecting Reproductive Rights
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Protecting Reproductive Rights
I support codifying Roe v. Wade and permanently restoring a woman’s right to choose into law. That’s why I’ve helped introduce legislation to make abortion care accessible nationwide.
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I support codifying Roe v. Wade and permanently restoring a woman’s right to choose into law. That’s why I’ve helped introduce legislation to make abortion care accessible nationwide.
I worked with state and federal partners to reopen the idled Belvidere Assembly Plant and secure a commitment to bring thousands of good-paying jobs home to the Rockford area. I lead on legislation to keep jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, lower costs for families, and I’m focused on making sure everyone has the chance to succeed.
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I worked with state and federal partners to reopen the idled Belvidere Assembly Plant and secure a commitment to bring thousands of good-paying jobs home to the Rockford area. I lead on legislation to keep jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, lower costs for families, and I’m focused on making sure everyone has the chance to succeed.
Supporting Public Safety and Law Enforcement
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Supporting Public Safety and Law Enforcement
I’m also working to ensure Illinois remains a good neighbor in providing safe, legal reproductive care by protecting the freedom of patients to travel across state lines for health services and ensuring Illinois clinics have the support they need.
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I’m also working to ensure Illinois remains a good neighbor in providing safe, legal reproductive care by protecting the freedom of patients to travel across state lines for health services and ensuring Illinois clinics have the support they need.
As a good neighbor, I’m listening to all our communities, big and small, to deliver the support needed to make sure we have clean drinking water, create jobs, and keep our communities safe, healthy, and affordable for the future.
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As a good neighbor, I’m listening to all our communities, big and small, to deliver the support needed to make sure we have clean drinking water, create jobs, and keep our communities safe, healthy, and affordable for the future.
Supporting Seniors and Social Security
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Supporting Seniors and Social Security
Out here, we support our law enforcement, because we know that police officers have tough jobs and often work on strained budgets to keep our communities safe. That’s why I’ve led the effort in Congress to deliver millions to local police departments in Central and Northwestern Illinois.
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Out here, we support our law enforcement, because we know that police officers have tough jobs and often work on strained budgets to keep our communities safe. That’s why I’ve led the effort in Congress to deliver millions to local police departments in Central and Northwestern Illinois.
I support codifying Roe v. Wade and permanently restoring a woman’s right to choose into law.
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I support codifying Roe v. Wade and permanently restoring a woman’s right to choose into law.
And to stop the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl, I introduced bipartisan legislation to increase funding for fentanyl screening at the border and resources for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to go after traffickers.
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And to stop the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl, I introduced bipartisan legislation to increase funding for fentanyl screening at the border and resources for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to go after traffickers.
Out here, we support our law enforcement, because we know that police officers have tough jobs and often work on strained budgets to keep our communities safe.
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Out here, we support our law enforcement, because we know that police officers have tough jobs and often work on strained budgets to keep our communities safe.
I believe our communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois should never be left behind when it comes to the infrastructure families depend on each and every day. That’s why I’ve delivered historic investments to ensure parents in every corner of our district can pour their kid a glass of water and know it’s safe to drink.
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I believe our communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois should never be left behind when it comes to the infrastructure families depend on each and every day. That’s why I’ve delivered historic investments to ensure parents in every corner of our district can pour their kid a glass of water and know it’s safe to drink.
As Illinois's first openly gay member of Congress, I'm bringing lived experience to the fight for LGBTQ+ equality by championing federal protections, mental health support, and dignity for every family.
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As Illinois's first openly gay member of Congress, I'm bringing lived experience to the fight for LGBTQ+ equality by championing federal protections, mental health support, and dignity for every family.
I also support efforts to increase Social Security benefits for seniors and make the program solvent for future generations.
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I also support efforts to increase Social Security benefits for seniors and make the program solvent for future generations.
We must honor the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. I have introduced legislation to increase grants to help disabled veterans afford home accessibility upgrades, such as ramps for wheelchairs and other improvements.
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We must honor the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. I have introduced legislation to increase grants to help disabled veterans afford home accessibility upgrades, such as ramps for wheelchairs and other improvements.
I am focused on lowering the cost of prescription drugs for working families and seniors by protecting and expanding Medicare’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices and he has introduced legislation to crack down on big pharma delay tactics that increase prices. I will always work to defend and improve the Affordable Care Act to protect health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
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I am focused on lowering the cost of prescription drugs for working families and seniors by protecting and expanding Medicare’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices and he has introduced legislation to crack down on big pharma delay tactics that increase prices. I will always work to defend and improve the Affordable Care Act to protect health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
I believe our communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois should never be left behind when it comes to the infrastructure families depend on each and every day.
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I believe our communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois should never be left behind when it comes to the infrastructure families depend on each and every day.
I will always defend our seniors and protect their ability to retire with dignity. I am committed to opposing any legislation that privatizes or makes any cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
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I will always defend our seniors and protect their ability to retire with dignity. I am committed to opposing any legislation that privatizes or makes any cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
I believe that everyone should have access to quality and affordable health care, and that coverage shouldn’t be a matter of income or the population of your hometown.
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I believe that everyone should have access to quality and affordable health care, and that coverage shouldn’t be a matter of income or the population of your hometown.
I came to Congress after earning the trust of my neighbors as their meteorologist for over two decades. In Congress, I will always continue to looking out for my neighbors by making government work better for Illinois.
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I came to Congress after earning the trust of my neighbors as their meteorologist for over two decades. In Congress, I will always continue to looking out for my neighbors by making government work better for Illinois.
Growing up in northwestern Illinois, I know firsthand how important a strong job market is to keeping folks in our communities. That’s why I’m working to ensure there are good-paying jobs right here in Central and Northwestern Illinois. I’ve worked to reopen the idled Belvidere auto plant and got a commitment for more than a thousand of new jobs and billions of dollars in investment right here in Illinois. I’ve also introduced bills to protect jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal and ensure the base employs Illinoisans for decades to come.
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Growing up in northwestern Illinois, I know firsthand how important a strong job market is to keeping folks in our communities. That’s why I’m working to ensure there are good-paying jobs right here in Central and Northwestern Illinois. I’ve worked to reopen the idled Belvidere auto plant and got a commitment for more than a thousand of new jobs and billions of dollars in investment right here in Illinois. I’ve also introduced bills to protect jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal and ensure the base employs Illinoisans for decades to come.
Growing up in northwestern Illinois, I know firsthand how important a strong job market is to keeping folks in our communities.
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Growing up in northwestern Illinois, I know firsthand how important a strong job market is to keeping folks in our communities.
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Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Sorensen | D | IL | Nay
Passed
Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Sorensen | D | IL | Yea
Passed
Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Sorensen | D | IL | Nay
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Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Sorensen | D | IL | Nay
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Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Sorensen | D | IL | No
Agreed to
Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Sorensen | D | IL | No
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Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 6955
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Main Street Act
Status: Passed
Sorensen | D | IL | Yea
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Eric Sorensen is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Status: Agreed to
Sorensen | D | IL | Aye
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Candidate ID: H2IL17147
Name: SORENSEN, ERIC
Office: House
State: IL
District: IL17
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $2233675.53
Total disbursements: $1020827.68
Cash on hand: $1325642.13
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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