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U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Moline) has represented a large swath of central, western, and northern Illinois for the past decade. She decided not to run for another term this cycle.
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Sorensen, a former television meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities, defeated Republican Esther Joy King by about four points in the district.
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Democrat Eric Sorensen has declared victory in the 17th Congressional District. His opponent, Republican Esther Joy King, has not conceded.
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Republican candidate Esther Joy King and Democratic nominee Eric Sorensen are vying for the open seat held by retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos.
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Republican Esther Joy King is counting on kitchen table economic issues to carry her to victory in her second run for the northwestern and central Illinois congressional district
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The race for Illinois' 17th Congressional District this November is considered a true competitive toss-up.