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Fact check: What is the current composition of the Illinois congressional delegation?
1. Summary of the results
Based on the analyses provided, the current Illinois congressional delegation consists of 20 members total - 2 senators and 18 representatives [1] [2]. The delegation includes:
Senators:
- Dick Durbin
- Tammy Duckworth
Representatives:
- Jonathan Jackson (IL-01)
- Robin Kelly (IL-02)
- Delia Ramirez (IL-03)
- Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04)
- Mike Quigley (IL-05)
- Sean Casten (IL-06)
- Danny Davis (IL-07)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08)
- Jan Schakowsky (IL-09)
- Brad Schneider (IL-10)
- Bill Foster (IL-11)
- Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
- Lauren Underwood (IL-14)
- Darin LaHood (IL-16)
- Eric Sorensen (IL-17) [1] [2]
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question asks for the "current" composition but doesn't account for significant upcoming changes to the delegation. Multiple retirements have been announced that will reshape Illinois' congressional representation [3]:
- Senator Dick Durbin is retiring
- Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07) will not seek re-election in 2026
- Rep. Jan Schakowsky is retiring
- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is running for U.S. Senate rather than re-election to the House
- Rep. Robin Kelly is also running for U.S. Senate
This represents a major transition with 5 members of the delegation leaving their current positions, including one senator and four House representatives [3].
The first source appears incomplete as it omits Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-16), who is confirmed as a delegation member in the third source [2]. This suggests the delegation listing may not be comprehensive.
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question itself contains no misinformation or bias - it's a straightforward factual inquiry. However, the term "current" could be misleading given the substantial turnover occurring in the delegation [3].
The analyses reveal potential incomplete information in some sources, as the first source fails to mention Rep. LaHood despite him being an active member who has introduced legislation with delegation support [1] [2]. This omission could lead to an inaccurate understanding of the delegation's full composition.