Illinois 17th Congressional District Representatives 2026

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Your U.S. House Representative

Eric Sorensen (Democrat)

Cities in Illinois 17th Congressional District

• Champaign
• Danville
• Decatur
• Mattoon
• Urbana

Your U.S. Senators

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

Your Governor

Alexi Giannoulias (Democratic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Illinois District 17 in Congress?

Eric Sorensen (Democrat) currently represents Illinois's 17th 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 17.

Who represents Champaign, IL in Congress?

Champaign, IL is within Illinois's 17th Congressional District, represented by Eric Sorensen (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Danville, IL in Congress?

Danville, IL is within Illinois's 17th Congressional District, represented by Eric Sorensen (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Decatur, IL in Congress?

Decatur, IL is within Illinois's 17th Congressional District, represented by Eric Sorensen (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Mattoon, IL in Congress?

Mattoon, IL is within Illinois's 17th Congressional District, represented by Eric Sorensen (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Urbana, IL in Congress?

Urbana, IL is within Illinois's 17th Congressional District, represented by Eric Sorensen (Democrat). 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.

All Illinois Officials

Neighboring Districts

• Illinois 16th Congressional District
• Illinois 18th Congressional District

Key Cities in Illinois 17th

• Champaign
• Urbana
• Rantoul

Major Institutions and Employers

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District
• Rantoul National Aviation 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 17th Congressional District | GovTrack Congress Members