Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state

Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Two first-term Illinois Democrats locked into competitive congressional contests held onto their seats as control of the U.S. House remained up for grabs. Congressman Eric Sorensen won over Republican Joe McGraw in the 17th Congressional District, while Rep. Nikki Budzinski beat Republican Joshua Loyd in the 13th District. Democrats in other districts around the state also fended off Republican challengers hoping to maintain their party’s control of the House. While Republicans took the U.S. Senate majority on Tuesday, dozens of House races around the country were yet to be called.