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Darin LaHood is an attorney, the incumbent, for Illinois District 16.
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U.S. House Illinois District 16
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 17, 2026
General election
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Adam Kinzinger ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026.
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Benjamin Baer ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Bradley Horges Jr. ran for U.S. House Illinois District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Brendyn Morgan ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Garth Gullette ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Gene Koprowski ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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James Marter is a business owner, running for office for the first time.
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Joe Albright ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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John Kitover ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateExecutive director
Paul Nolley is a Democrat running for Congress from Illinois's 16th District in his first election. He supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, strengthening unions and workers' rights, preserving family farms, and addressing political corruption.
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Scott Best ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Teresa Pfaff ran for U.S. House Illinois District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.46 · ConservativeAdvancedAttorney
Darin LaHood is an attorney, the incumbent, for Illinois District 16.
From the candidate’s published profile
DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedExecutive director
Paul Nolley is a Democrat running for Congress from Illinois's 16th District in his first election. He supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, strengthening unions and workers' rights, preserving family farms, and addressing political corruption.
From the candidate’s published profile