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Race preview · IL

Illinois' 6th District has a three-candidate House race

Elections and voting

Sean Casten, Skylar Duensing and Niki Conforti are listed for the 2026 general election in Illinois' 6th Congressional District.

The Ballot Illinois DeskOct 4, 2026