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2026 Race · Illinois

U.S. House (District 16)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 16) in Illinois is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Darin LaHood (Republican) and Paul Nolley (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Darin LaHood (Republican), who has served since September 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Paul Nolley

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Darin LaHood

Republican · Since September 2015

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Ways and Means
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9150

    Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act

  • HR.9100

    Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act

2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 16) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 16) in Illinois in 2026?

Darin LaHood (Republican) and Paul Nolley (Democratic). Darin LaHood is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 16) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Illinois and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Darin LaHood, a Republican, currently represents Illinois, serving since September 2015.

What committees does Darin LaHood serve on?

Darin LaHood serves on House Committee on Ways and Means, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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