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2026 candidates we're tracking in IL-16
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BRENDYN MORGAN
Democratic
Brendyn Morgan is a Democratic candidate who ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 16th Congressional District. Born in Indiana, he served in the U.S. Army from 2016 to 2023 and earned a bachelor's degree from American Military University. …
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DARIN MCKAY LAHOOD
Republican
Darin McKay LaHood, born and raised in Peoria, serves the constituents of the 16th District of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first sworn into Congress on September 17, 2015, and won re-election for his fourth full term on November 8, 20…
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GARTH WESLEY GULLETTE
Republican
Garth Wesley Gullette is a Republican candidate running for Representative in Congress for Illinois' 16th Congressional District. He is slated to appear on the ballot for the Illinois 2026 State Primary on March 17th, 2026.
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JOE ALBRIGHT
Democratic
JOE ALBRIGHT, running as the Democratic candidate for U.S. House.
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JOHN KITOVER
Republican
John Kitover is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 16th Congressional District. A graduate of Niles West High School and The Citadel Military College, he has a background working for Fortune 500 tech companies, the U.S. Army, and…
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PAUL NOLLEY
Democratic
Paul Nolley was born in Rockford to working-class parents and began working at 15. He attended Illinois State University with the help of Pell grants and student loans. He later served his hometown by raising support for youth services, expanding homeownership…
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SCOTT ALLAN MR. BEST
Democratic
SCOTT ALLAN MR. BEST, running as the Democratic candidate for U.S. House.
About this race
Illinois's 16th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Illinois primary is Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.