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Representative Sorensen with owners of a local barber shop

So many of our neighbors feel left behind, like the economy isn’t working for them – and they’re right.


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Congressman Sorensen speaks at Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic

I believe that reproductive health care decisions should be made between an individual and their doctor – not lawmakers. Uncle Sam has no place in a doctor’s office. 


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Representative Sorensen dropping off letters  at a local nursing home

I have spoken to way too many neighbors and friends who pay too much for life-saving prescription drugs and health insurance and still have trouble getting access to the care they need to survive.&


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Windmills

As a local meteorologist for over two decades, I know what so many other scientists know: the climate is changing. To me, there’s nothing political about that.


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Congressman Eric Sorensen speaks to student and school administrator during visit to local school campus

We need to invest in our public schools, students, teachers, and volunteers to ensure that any child from Central and Northwestern Illinois can make the world’s next great discovery, regardless of


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Congressman Eric Sorensen speaks to a WWII veteran at the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC

Veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation and our community, and it is an honor to represent so many of these heroes across Central and Northwestern Illinois. 


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Representative Sorensen with two senior constituents

Seniors contribute so much to our communities. They shouldn’t have to worry about paying basic living expenses.


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Congressman Eric Sorensen and local law enforcement officer stand next to police vehicle

I am grateful to the brave law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to serve our communities.


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Representative Sorensen walking with two service members

One of my highest honors in Congress is representing our service members and veterans in Central and Northwestern Illinois.


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Congressman Sorensen speaks to farmer in front of cornfield

Illinois family farmers know it’s more difficult to farm on the same land today that their predecessors farmed on generations ago.


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Congressman Sorensen and other federal and local officials inspect site where drinking water is being upgraded for Rockford neighborhood

For so many, transportation means opportunity – to jobs, to education, to seeing family.


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Representative Sorensen at a committee hearing

Serving as a local meteorologist for over 20 years required me to be a trusted neighbor to the people in Central and Northwestern Illinois.