Illinois 16th Congressional District Representatives 2026

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Your U.S. House Representative

Darin LaHood (Republican)

Cities in Illinois 16th Congressional District

• Rockford
• Belvidere
• Freeport
• Machesney Park
• South Beloit

Your U.S. Senators

• Dick Durbin (Democrat)
• Tammy Duckworth (Democrat)

Your Governor

Alexi Giannoulias (Democratic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Illinois District 16 in Congress?

Darin LaHood (Republican) currently represents Illinois's 16th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who are the U.S. Senators for Illinois?

Illinois's U.S. Senators are Dick Durbin (Democrat) and Tammy Duckworth (Democrat). Senators represent the entire state, including District 16.

Who represents Rockford, IL in Congress?

Rockford, IL is within Illinois's 16th Congressional District, represented by Darin LaHood (Republican). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Belvidere, IL in Congress?

Belvidere, IL is within Illinois's 16th Congressional District, represented by Darin LaHood (Republican). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Freeport, IL in Congress?

Freeport, IL is within Illinois's 16th Congressional District, represented by Darin LaHood (Republican). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Machesney Park, IL in Congress?

Machesney Park, IL is within Illinois's 16th Congressional District, represented by Darin LaHood (Republican). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents South Beloit, IL in Congress?

South Beloit, IL is within Illinois's 16th Congressional District, represented by Darin LaHood (Republican). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Can I vote by mail in Illinois?

Any registered voter in Illinois can request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason. To request your ballot, visit vote.gov.

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Neighboring Districts

• Illinois 15th Congressional District
• Illinois 17th Congressional District

Key Cities in Illinois 16th

• Peoria
• Bloomington
• Normal

Major Institutions and Employers

• Bradley University
• Illinois State University
• OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Data Sources

District boundary and city mapping data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Election Commission (FEC). Representative information reflects the 118th Congress. Challenger data reflects FEC filings as of 2026. Last updated: April 2026.

External references: Ballotpedia — Illinois 16th Congressional District | GovTrack Congress Members