U.S. House Illinois District 16 Primary

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 16 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to select Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois' 16th congressional district. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in Congress.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: June 16, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026
Early Voting Starts: June 3, 2026
Early Voting Ends: June 15, 2026

How to Vote

Illinois voters can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county clerk offices. Registered voters may vote in person at their assigned polling place on election day, during early voting periods, or by requesting a mail-in ballot. Voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in their jurisdiction or if required by federal ID laws; acceptable IDs include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

Incumbent

Republican

Darin LaHood

U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois District 16

Biography

Darin LaHood is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois' 16th congressional district, first elected in 2015. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on agricultural policy, tax reform, and infrastructure development benefiting central Illinois communities.

Campaign Website

Democratic

Elizabeth Brown

U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois District 16

Biography

Elizabeth Brown is a public school educator and community organizer from Peoria, Illinois, running to advocate for increased federal investment in public education, healthcare access, and clean energy initiatives. She aims to bring everyday working-family perspectives to Congress.

Campaign Website

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