Eric Sorensen — U.S. Representative for IL-17
Eric Sorensen is a Democrat Representative representing Illinois (district 17), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Illinois |
| District | IL-17 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1976-03-18 |
| Bioguide ID | S001225 |
Election & Term History
Eric Sorensen has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-17 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-17 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Eric Sorensen has cast 547 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Eric Sorensen is more conservative than 88% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.239 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 88% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 547 |
| Votes with own party | 93.9% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 5 of 643 (0.8%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Eric Sorensen in?
Eric Sorensen is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for IL-17.
How long has Eric Sorensen served in Congress?
Eric Sorensen's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Eric Sorensen's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Eric Sorensen is more conservative than 88% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 547 recorded votes.
How often does Eric Sorensen vote with their own party?
Eric Sorensen has voted with the majority of their own party on 93.9% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 5 of 643 recorded votes (0.8%).