Congressman Sorensen's Statement on Not Attending the State of the Union

Image February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Union address: "I will not be attending this year’s State of the Union. Because I already know the state of our union — families across Illinois are hurting. Neighbors are scared of ICE violence. Farmers are going bankrupt. Costs are too high, and this administration is failing to deliver an economy that works for us in the middle,” said Congressman Sorensen. “Instead of playing politics, I will devote the day working to lower costs, providing real results, and staying true to the people I serve.” Congressman Eric Sorensen represents Illinois’ 17th District in the United States House of Representatives. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities for more than 20 years. His district includes Illinois’ Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal. ### Issues : Government Accountability and Transparency