About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Illinois' 17th District, the race features Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen, who earned his degree from Northern Illinois University. The Republican nominee is Joe McGraw, a retired judge.
The United States House of Representatives is currently composed of 212 Democrats and 220 Republicans, with 3 seats vacant. In Illinois' 17th District, the demographic composition is predominantly Non-Hispanic White, making up 71% of the population. The district also includes significant Hispanic and Black communities, comprising 12% and 14% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, the Asian and Native American populations in the district are 3% and 1%, respectively.
Historically, the district has shown a Democratic preference, with Joe Biden securing a win in the 2020 Presidential election by a margin of 8%. In the 2022 House race, Sorenson emerged victorious, though by a narrower margin of 4%. This race is expected to be competitive, and will be closely watched as control of the House is on the line.
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