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2026 candidates we're tracking in IL-17
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Eric Sorensen
Democratic
Incumbent
Eric Sorensen is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, per the chamber's membership roster.
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Dillan S. Vancil
Republican
Dillan S. Vancil is a small business owner, per Shaw Local and The Center Square.
About this race
Illinois's 17th 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.