State Sen. Darin LaHood wins special election for 18th Congressional District seat
LaHood, a Republican from Peoria, says an immediate next step is hiring local staff:
New Congressman to be Chosen This Week
The district has been without representation in Congress since Republican Aaron Schock resigned at the end of March amid spending scandals. The special general election pits Republican Darin LaHood against Democrat Rob Mellon, who won their respective special primaries in July.