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Congressman Eric Sorensen was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He served communities across Central and Northwestern Illinois as a local TV meteorologist for over two decades, communicating live-saving information that impacted Illinoisans’ jobs, schools, farms, and safety.
Eric Sorensen ( / ˈsɔːrənsən / SOAR-ən-sən; born March 18, 1976) is an American meteorologist and politician serving as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 17th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Sorensen is the first openly gay member of Congress from Illinois. [1] Early life and career.
Nov 10, 2022 · Former TV weatherman Eric Sorensen has won the Illinois House seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Cheri Bustos, defeating Republican challenger Esther Joy King.
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For two decades, Eric Sorensen was your weatherman. Now, he is running for Congress because the people of Northwest and Central Illinois need a representative they know and can trust.
Eric Sorensen. 45,398 likes · 6,856 talking about this. Proudly representing Illinois’ 17th in the U.S. Congress. 🇺🇸🏳️🌈 Always better together. 🤝
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Nov 8, 2022 · Sorensen ( Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 17th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
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Nov 9, 2022 · Democrat Eric Sorensen has declared victory in the 17th Congressional District. His opponent, Republican Esther Joy King called Sorensen Wednesday morning to concede, according to King spokesperson Ashley Phelps.