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Illinois · Illinois's 17th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Dillan Vancil

Republican

Coffee shop owner

2026 race · Illinois's 17th District

1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

99%1%

7% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

93%7%
● Eric SorensenINC● Dillan Vancil
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Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$398.1K
From individuals
$364.1K
Spent
$367.1K
Cash on hand
$51.3K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026