Illinois's 16th Congressional District is represented by Darin LaHood (Republican), who has served in the House since 2015 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2023. LaHood has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 94% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 96% of the time. The district includes Bloomington, Pekin, and Peoria. It takes in all or part of 21 counties; the most populous parts are in Winnebago County and Tazewell County. About 749,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $84,411.
Current Representative
Darin LaHood (Republican) has served in the House since 2015 and has represented Illinois's 16th Congressional District since redistricting in 2023.
VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 94% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Darin LaHood is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Darin LaHood (Republican), incumbent: raised $4.2M, $6.0M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 94% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 96% of the time
Paul Nolley (Democratic): raised $639K, $59K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Illinois's 16th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.