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November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for U.S. Congress 16th District, Illinois

Darin LaHood - R

►Websitelahoodforcongress.com/

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Paul Nolley - D

►Websitewww.nolleyforcongress.com

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Darin LaHood

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Areas to Concentrate On

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

National Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Corruption and Ethics

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Family Farm

Green Jobs & Manufacturing

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Human Rights

Environment & Climate Change

Clean Air and Water

Green Jobs & Manufacturing

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Human Rights

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Sex & Sexuality

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships