2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Illinois House race — Eric Sorensen's seat
Incumbent: Eric Sorensen (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (6) ▾
- Climate Science and Policy: Advocates for defending climate science, depoliticizing weather reporting, and bringing scientific rigor and expertise to Congressional policymaking. [1]
- Economic Messaging: Argues Democrats should focus on kitchen-table economic issues like grocery prices, gas prices, and health care costs rather than solely opposing Trump. [1]
- Health Care: Supports protecting and improving the Affordable Care Act, including coverage for pre-existing conditions, and allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices. [1]
- Immigration: Supports bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform (the Dignity Act) to secure the border, curb fentanyl trafficking, and create a legal path to status, while also backing the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. [1][2]
- National Security/Defense: Opposed an NDAA amendment over concerns it would cause defense-related job losses in his district. [1]
- Trump Administration Critique: Criticized President Trump's State of the Union address as failing to address the 'real challenges' facing Americans. [1][2]
Public polling
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