Democratic Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen successfully defended his seat in the House of Representatives by defeating Republican challenger Joseph McGraw in the recent election. The race took place in Illinois' 17th district, which was categorized as 'Lean Dem' based on pre-election polling data.
Shortly before 5 a.m. ET, sources declared Sorensen as the winner of the race, securing his position in Congress for another term. In response to his victory, Sorensen expressed gratitude to the residents of Central and Northwestern Illinois for their trust and support, stating, 'The people of #IL17 have spoken—and they’re sending their neighbor back to Congress! Thank you, Central and Northwestern Illinois, for your trust and support. The forecast is for bright days ahead!'
Despite Sorensen's successful reelection, the overall control of the House of Representatives remains uncertain. However, projections from sources indicate that former President Trump is expected to secure the White House, and Republicans are likely to maintain control of the Senate.
