2026 Election to Reshape Illinois Congressional Delegation

2026 election to reshape Illinois congressional delegation

CHICAGO (WGN) - The 2026 election will mark a seismic shift in the Illinois congressional delegation. Five U.S. House seats are open as two incumbents seek higher office, while three retired. "When you have a host of candidates going for one position, how do you stand out? What makes you different? Why should you be the one that replaces, in some cases, a very long-standing congressperson who you want to take the seat from?" WGN Political Analys…

Three people file to challenge Eric Sorensen for Illinois congressional seat

Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Moline, will face one primary challenger and likely one Republican in the general election next year.