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Congressman Eric Sorensen, left, receives an award in recognition of the endorsement from Denny Van Daele during joining Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders at a family farm in Taylor Ridge, Ill., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. He discussed the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen's efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Congressman Eric Sorensen, left, receives an award in recognition of the endorsement from Denny Van Daele during joining Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders at a family farm in Taylor Ridge, Ill., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. He discussed the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen's efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Joe McGraw, right, the Republican challenger in the 17th district, talks with Andrew Rogers, during Homebuilders Association event at Lino's restaurant in Rockford, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Joe McGraw, right, the Republican challenger in the 17th district, talks with Andrew Rogers, during Homebuilders Association event at Lino's restaurant in Rockford, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Congressman Eric Sorensen poses for a photo after he joined Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders at a family farm in Taylor Ridge, Ill., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. He discussed the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen's efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Congressman Eric Sorensen poses for a photo after he joined Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders at a family farm in Taylor Ridge, Ill., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. He discussed the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen's efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Congressman Eric Sorensen, right, talks with Denny Van Daele as he joins Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders at a family farm in Taylor Ridge, Ill., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. They discussed the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen's efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Congressman Eric Sorensen, right, talks with Denny Van Daele as he joins Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders at a family farm in Taylor Ridge, Ill., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. They discussed the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen's efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Judge Joe McGraw, the Republican challenger in the 17th district, poses for a photo during Homebuilders Association event at Lino's restaurant in Rockford, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Judge Joe McGraw, the Republican challenger in the 17th district, poses for a photo during Homebuilders Association event at Lino's restaurant in Rockford, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Judge Joe McGraw, left, the Republican challenger in the 17th district, talks with a member of Homebuilders Association, during Homebuilders Association event at Lino's restaurant in Rockford, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Judge Joe McGraw, left, the Republican challenger in the 17th district, talks with a member of Homebuilders Association, during Homebuilders Association event at Lino's restaurant in Rockford, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)