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On July 7, 2015, LaHood defeated Mike Flynn 69%–28%, in the Republican primary for Illinois's 18th congressional district, replacing Aaron Schock. He defeated Democratic nominee Rob Mellon in the September 10 special general election by a large margin.
Jun 23, 2016 · Mike Flynn was a 2015 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House in the special election to represent the 18th Congressional District of Illinois. Flynn was defeated by Darin LaHood in the Republican primary. [1] The seat was left open following the resignation of Aaron Schock. [2]
Mar 25, 2015 · LaHood, whose father represented Illinois's 18th District for more than two decades, has emerged as the early favorite to take over from Schock after his ostentatious spending habits...
The special election for Illinois's 18th congressional district was held on September 10, 2015, between Republican Darin LaHood and Democrat Rob Mellon to fill the remainder of the term of Republican Aaron Schock, who resigned on March 31, 2015. LaHood won the election with almost 69% of the vote.
- Darin LaHood
- 68.8%
- Republican
- 35,329
Jul 1, 2015 · State Sen. Darin LaHood is the favorite in the July 7 primary, with nearly a million dollars raised for the campaign compared to about $70,000 for Flynn. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is helping...
Jun 25, 2015 · Darin LaHood refused to say how many terms he would serve. After the debate Fistbump tried to ask LaHood again for a number instead of rhetoric about supporting term limits – he got shoved by LaHood campaign manager.
Jul 8, 2015 · SHERMAN, Ill. (AP) — After a decisive Republican primary victory, Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood, the son of a former area congressman and Obama administration Cabinet member, is likely headed to Washington as the replacement for disgraced former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock.
