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Illinois's 16th Congressional District (IL-16)

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Darin LaHood, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes all or part of 21 counties (14 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 748,860, a median household income of $84,411, and a median age of 41.7. Of residents 25 and older, 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Darin LaHood, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 16th District
Darin LaHood

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 16th District · Republican

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2026 election

LaHood has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 IL-16 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for IL-16 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Darin LaHood (incumbent)Republican$3,672,739$6,748,621Jun 30
Paul NolleyDemocratic$415,748$230,141Jun 30
Joe AlbrightDemocratic$19,034$0Mar 31
Brendyn MorganDemocratic$3,455$3,455Sep 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
748,860
Median household income
$84,411
Median age
41.7
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Illinois senators

Neighboring districts

  • IA-1 · Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)
  • IA-2 · Ashley Hinson (R)
  • IL-1 · Jonathan Jackson (D)
  • IL-2 · Robin Kelly (D)
  • IL-10 · Brad Schneider (D)
  • IL-11 · Bill Foster (D)
  • IL-14 · Lauren Underwood (D)
  • IL-15 · Mary Miller (R)
  • IL-17 · Eric Sorensen (D)
  • WI-1 · Bryan Steil (R)
  • WI-2 · Mark Pocan (D)
  • WI-3 · Derrick Van Orden (R)

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