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The race for Illinois' 17th Congressional District this November is considered a true competitive toss-up.
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Democrats have chosen a former meteorologist to be their nominee for Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Eric Sorensen beat five other candidates Tuesday.
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Democrats should invest significantly in holding onto the 17th district congressional seat in the November general election to maintain their current majority in the U.S. House, according to Monmouth political science professor Robin Johnson.
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The district was drawn by Illinois Democrats to lean slightly blue, but the Cook Political Report rates the race a toss-up in a political climate so far appearing favorable to Republicans this fall.