Who won the Illinois House District 16 election 2026?
Darin LaHood (Republican) won the 2026 Illinois House District 16 election with 58.8% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darin LaHood ✓ Winner | Republican | 173,191 | 58.8% |
| Paul Nolley | Democratic | 121,320 | 41.2% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET, with about 94% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Illinois state election office.