The population of this district is 29.05% rural. This district is in the northeast area of Illinois, just outside of Chicago. The predominant breakdown of residents' race is: 83% Caucasian, 4% African American, 9% Hispanic. The median income of this district is $57,182. 22% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Illinois 16 has had a Republican representative since 1993. They voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections except 2008. The Democratic candidate running in this district is Sara Dady. She currently works as an immigration lawyer. Her top priorities are economic development, universal health care, and workers rights. The Republican candidate running in this district is Adam Kinzinger. He served in the Air Force before representing Illinois 11 for a single term; he has been representing Illinois 16 since 2013. He supports a limited government and strengthening the military, and opposes Obamacare.