👤 About Eric Sorensen
Eric Sorensen is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 17 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ERIC SORENSEN FOR ILLINOIS, is registered in MOLINE, IL, with KRAFT, LAURA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.7M raised, $1.5M spent, and $1.3M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.5M from individuals and $1.0M from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.7M
Cash on hand$1.3M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 17
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Eric Sorensen (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $2.7M raised
5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Eric Sorensen
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Illinois House District 17
✓ Won 2026 primary
$2.7M
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Biography
Eric Sorensen is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 17 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ERIC SORENSEN FOR ILLINOIS, is registered in MOLINE, IL, with KRAFT, LAURA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.7M raised, $1.5M spent, and $1.3M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.5M from individuals and $1.0M from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Eric Sorensen currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Conservation, Research, and BiotechnologyGeneral Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and CreditHouse Committee on AgricultureHouse Committee on Armed ServicesReadinessTactical Air and Land Forces
FEC filing
FEC IDH2IL17147
OfficeIllinois House District 17
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 17
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026