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General Election: Woodford County results
By Marissa Caldwell
Sorensen wins the seat for the Illinois U.S. House 17th District
Marissa Caldwell
Marissa Caldwell
Bureau Chief · Peoria, IL
Marissa Caldwell has been covering local politics and government in Peoria for over 15 years. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she has worked previously at the Peoria Journal Star and NPR Illinois. Her keen insights and in-depth reporting have made her a respected figure in Peoria's media landscape.
More from Marissa →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:55 AM · 1 min read
Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen defeated challenger Dillan Vancil with 60.3% of the vote to retain his seat in Illinois' 17th District.
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