2026 House · Illinois

Illinois's 16th District: 2026 House race

Crosstab rating
Safe Republican
Chance Democrats win
3%
Projected margin
R+12.8
Incumbent
Darin LaHood
Republican

The rating comes from the Crosstab House forecast, which combines the national environment from generic-ballot polling with each district's political lean. Explore the House map.

Other Illinois districts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is favored in Illinois's 16th District in 2026?

Crosstab rates Illinois's 16th District Safe Republican: Democrats have a 3% chance of winning it, and the forecast projects Republicans ahead by 12.8 points.

Who represents Illinois's 16th District?

Darin LaHood (Republican) is the incumbent.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Crosstab, nonpartisan polling analysis.