

Darin LaHood
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood represents the 18th Congressional District of Illinois. Prior to his election to Congress in 2015, he served four years in the Illinois State Senate.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood represents the 18th Congressional District of Illinois. Prior to his election to Congress in 2015, he served four years in the Illinois State Senate.
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