PEORIA, Ill. – Central Illinois’ two congressional incumbents are heading back to Washington following victories in Tuesday’s general election.
Republican Darin LaHood defeated Democratic challenger Paul Nolley in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District. Unofficial results show LaHood receiving 139,315 votes compared to Nolley’s 96,475.
In the 17th Congressional District, Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen defeated Republican Dillan Vancil.
Sorensen received 126,058 votes compared to Vancil’s 84,934, according to unofficial election results.
Both incumbents will serve another two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
