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2026 candidates we're tracking in IL-16
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Darin LaHood
Republican
Incumbent
Darin LaHood is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, per the chamber's membership roster.
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Paul Nolley
Democratic
Paul Nolley is a nonprofit executive, per The Center Square.
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.