Illinois's 16th Congressional District
As of October 19, 2026, Illinois's 16th congressional district (IL-16) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Darin LaHood, a Republican who has served in the House since 2015. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. As of Monday, October 19, 2026, Election Day is 15 days away. Referandom does not list candidates; the Illinois election office publishes them.
Representative Serving Now
Darin LaHoodRepublican, IL-16, term ends January 3, 2027
How Did Darin LaHood Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Darin LaHood (R-IL) has voted Yea or Nay on 326 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 9 (2.7%). LaHood voted with the majority of Republicans 100% of the time.
- Darin LaHood (R-IL) voted Yea on S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 314).
- Darin LaHood (R-IL) voted Yea on H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 313).
- Darin LaHood (R-IL) voted Yea on H.J.Res. 213 on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 311).
From the roll calls of the Clerk of the House. Every Vote by Darin LaHood →
On the Ballot November 3, 2026
- The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
- Referandom does not list candidates, polls or forecasts; the Illinois election office publishes the candidates.
- District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. This is the district of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
2026 Elections in Illinois → Every Seat on the Ballot in 2026 →
Other Districts in Illinois
- IL-1 Jonathan L. Jackson (D)
- IL-2 Robin L. Kelly (D)
- IL-3 Delia C. Ramirez (D)
- IL-4 Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D)
- IL-5 Mike Quigley (D)
- IL-6 Sean Casten (D)
- IL-7 Danny K. Davis (D)
- IL-8 Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)
- IL-9 Janice D. Schakowsky (D)
- IL-10 Bradley Scott Schneider (D)
- IL-11 Bill Foster (D)
- IL-12 Mike Bost (R)
- IL-13 Nikki Budzinski (D)
- IL-14 Lauren Underwood (D)
- IL-15 Mary E. Miller (R)
- IL-17 Eric Sorensen (D)
Illinois's Senators
- Richard J. Durbin (D), term ends January 3, 2027
- Tammy Duckworth (D), term ends January 3, 2029
Senators represent the whole state, every district alike.
Questions About Illinois's 16th Congressional District
Who Represents Illinois's 16th Congressional District?
As of October 19, 2026, Illinois's 16th congressional district (IL-16) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Darin LaHood, a Republican who has served in the House since 2015.
Is Illinois's 16th Congressional District on the Ballot in 2026?
Yes. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. Referandom does not list candidates; the Illinois election office publishes them.
How Did Darin LaHood Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Darin LaHood (R-IL) has voted Yea or Nay on 326 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 9 (2.7%). LaHood voted with the majority of Republicans 100% of the time.
How Many Congressional Districts Does Illinois Have?
Illinois has 17 congressional districts in the 119th Congress, each with one seat in the House of Representatives. Its senators are Richard J. Durbin (D) and Tammy Duckworth (D).
More About Illinois in Congress
Members, seats and terms from Congress.gov, the Clerk of the House and the congress-legislators project; votes from the Clerk's roll calls, current through .
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Referandom. (2026, September 16). Illinois's 16th Congressional District: Who Represents It. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/districts/il-16