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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood greeted supporters at an election night watch party in Peoria. The race was called in his favor shortly after 9 p.m.
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U.S. Rep. LaHood beats Democratic challenger Paul Nolley in Illinois' 16th District
Eric Stock, Lauren Warnecke, Joe Deacon
With 60% of votes tallied, the Associated Press announced LaHood, R-Dunlap, had defeated Paul Nolley by a 17-point margin to win in the 16th Congressional District.
2026 Election - get closer to the issues
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Election results: Congressional, statewide, and state legislative races
Ryan Denham
The U.S. Capitol is seen behind a light pole, on Capitol Hill on June 3, 2026.
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Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government
Claudia Grisales, Eric McDaniel
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