Eric Sorensen (politician)

Eric Sorensen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Cheri Bustos
Personal details
Born	(1976-03-18) March 18, 1976 (age 48) Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Northern Illinois University (BS)
Website	House website
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Eric Sorensen (/ˈsɔːrənsən/ SOAR-ən-sən; born March 18, 1976) is an American meteorologist and politician serving as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 17th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Sorensen is the first openly gay member of Congress from Illinois.^[1]