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Illinois's 18th congressional district

U.S. House district for Illinois

Illinois's 18th congressional district

U.S. House district for Illinois

FieldValue
stateIllinois
district number18
obsoleteyes
created1870
eliminated2020
years1873–2023
The district in its final form from 2013 to 2023

The 18th congressional district of Illinois covered central and western Illinois, including all of Jacksonville and Quincy and parts of Bloomington, Peoria, and Springfield. It covered much of the territory represented by Abraham Lincoln during his single term in the House.

It was last represented by Republican Darin LaHood, who took office in September 2015 following a special election.

Republican Aaron Schock previously represented the district from January 2009 until his resignation in March 2015. Darin LaHood is the son of Schock's predecessor, Ray LaHood, and was reelected in 2016, 2018, and 2020.

From 1949 to 2015, the district was always represented by an attendee or graduate of Bradley University. Due to reapportionment after the 2020 U.S. census, the 18th district was eliminated ahead of the 2022 elections.

2011 redistricting

The district covered parts of McLean, Peoria, Sangamon, Stark and Tazewell counties, and all of Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Menard, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, Scott and Woodford counties, as of the 2011 redistricting which followed the 2010 census. All or parts of Bloomington, Chatham, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Macomb, Morton, Normal, Peoria, Quincy and Springfield were included. The representatives for these districts were elected in the 2012 primary and general elections, and the boundaries became effective on January 5, 2013.

Future

Due to Illinois losing population in the 2020 United States census, the district was eliminated in January 2023.

Election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentMcCain 54% - 44%
2012PresidentRomney 61% - 37%
2016PresidentTrump 60% - 33%
SenateKirk 59% - 35%
Comptroller (Spec.)Munger 64% - 31%
2018GovernorRauner 55% - 33%
Attorney GeneralHarold 65% - 32%
Secretary of StateWhite 53% - 45%
ComptrollerSenger 56% - 40%
TreasurerDodge 57% - 40%
2020PresidentTrump 61% - 37%
SenateCurran 60% - 37%

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyYearsCong
ressElectoral history
District created March 4, 1873
[[File:Isaac Clements (Illinois Congressman).jpg100px]]
Isaac Clements
(Carbondale)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875Elected in 1872.
Lost re-election.
[[File:WilliamHartzell.jpg100px]]
William Hartzell
(Chester)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1879Elected in 1874.
Re-elected in 1876.
Retired.
[[File:John R. Thomas.jpg100px]]
John R. Thomas
(Metropolis)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1879 –
March 3, 1883Elected in 1878.
Re-elected in 1880.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:WilliamRallsMorrison.png100px]]
William R. Morrison
(Waterloo)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1882.
Re-elected in 1884.
Lost re-election.
[[File:JehuBaker.jpg100px]]
Jehu Baker
(Belleville)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1889Elected in 1886.
Lost re-election.
[[File:William St. John Forman (Illinois Congressman).jpg100px]]
William S. Forman
(Nashville)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1895Elected in 1888.
Re-elected in 1890.
Re-elected in 1892.
Retired.
[[File:Frederick Remann (Illinois Congressman).jpg100px]]
Frederick Remann
(Vandalia)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1895 –
July 14, 1895Elected in 1894.
Died.
VacantnowrapJuly 14, 1895 –
December 2, 1895
[[File:William F. L. Hadley (Illinois Congressman).jpg100px]]
William F. L. Hadley
(Edwardsville)RepublicannowrapDecember 2, 1895 –
March 3, 1897Elected to finish Remann's term.
Lost re-election.
[[File:ThomasMJett.jpg100px]]
Thomas M. Jett
(Hillsboro)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1903Elected in 1896.
Re-elected in 1898.
Re-elected in 1900.
Retired.
[[File:JGCannon.jpg100px]]
Joseph G. Cannon
(Danville)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1913Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1902.
Re-elected in 1904.
Re-elected in 1906.
Re-elected in 1908.
Re-elected in 1910.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Frank T. O'Hair.jpg100px]]
Frank T. O'Hair
(Paris)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1915Elected in 1912.
Lost re-election.
[[File:JGCannon.jpg100px]]
Joseph G. Cannon
(Danville)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1915 –
March 3, 1923Elected in 1914.
Re-elected in 1916.
Re-elected in 1918.
Re-elected in 1920.
Retired.
[[File:WilliamPHoladay.jpg100px]]
William P. Holaday
(Georgetown)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1923 –
March 3, 1933Elected in 1922.
Re-elected in 1924.
Re-elected in 1926.
Re-elected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Lost re-election.
[[File:James A. Meeks (US Congressman from Illinois).jpg100px]]
James A. Meeks
(Danville)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1939Elected in 1932.
Re-elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Jessie Sumner.jpg100px]]
Jessie Sumner
(Milford)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1939 –
January 3, 1947Elected in 1938.
Re-elected in 1940.
Re-elected in 1942.
Re-elected in 1944.
Retired.
[[File:Edward H. Jenison (Illinois Congressman).jpg100px]]
Edward H. Jenison
(Paris)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1949Elected in 1946.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:Harold Velde.png100px]]
Harold H. Velde
(Pekin)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1957Elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Retired.
[[File:RobertHMichelCP.jpg100px]]
Robert H. Michel
(Peoria)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1957 –
January 3, 1995Elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Re-elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Re-elected in 1992.
Retired.
[[File:Ray LaHood.jpg100px]]
Ray LaHood
(Peoria)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1995 –
January 3, 2009Elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Retired.
[[File:Aaron Schock 113th Congress.jpg100px]]
Aaron Schock
(Peoria)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2009 –
March 31, 2015Elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Resigned.
VacantnowrapMarch 31, 2015 –
September 10, 2015
[[File:Darin LaHood official portrait (cropped 2).jpg100px]]
Darin LaHood
(Peoria)RepublicannowrapSeptember 10, 2015 –
January 3, 2023Elected to finish Schock's term.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Redistricted to the 16th district.
District eliminated January 3, 2023

Recent election results

1994

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 1994

1996

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 1996

1998

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 1996

2000

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2000

2002

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2004

2004

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2004

2006

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2006

2008

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2008

Ray LaHood decided not to seek re-election in 2008 and was chosen by Barack Obama to serve as U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Illinois State Representative Aaron Schock of Peoria won the seat for the Republicans in the November 4, 2008 election. His main opponent was Democrat Colleen Callahan, of Kickapoo, a radio and television broadcaster. Green Party candidate and educator Sheldon Schafer, of Peoria, was in a distant third place on the ballot.

2010

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2012

2014

2015 special election

2016

2018

2020

Historical district boundaries

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References

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References

  1. (September 10, 2015). "Darin LaHood wins special election to replace ex-U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock". [[Chicago Tribune]].
  2. "Rep. Aaron Schock Plans to Resign in Wake of Spending Probe". [[The Washington Post]].
  3. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120817115351/http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/VotingInformation/PDF/2011Districts/2011CongDist18.pdf Illinois Congressional District 18], Illinois Board of Elections
  4. (April 26, 2021). "Census Bureau announces 331 million people in US, Texas will add two congressional seats". CNN.
  5. "Dra 2020".
  6. "Illinois 2012 pres-by-cd".
  7. (August 11, 2007). "Retirement Announcement of Rep. Ray LaHood (Part 1 of 3)". [[YouTube]].
  8. (March 17, 2015 ). "Aaron Schock resigns after new questions about mileage expenses". [[Politico.com]].
  9. (November 5, 2008). "Elections". [[Granite Broadcasting]].
  10. "General Election of November 2, 2010". Illinois State Board of Elections.
  11. "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals". Illinois State Board of Elections.
  12. (2014-11-04). "Illinois General Election 2014". Illinois State Board of Elections.
  13. "Election Results – Special General Election - 9/10/2015".
  14. Kaergard, Chris. (September 10, 2015). "State Sen. Darin LaHood wins special election to replace Aaron Schock". Journal Star.
  15. (2016-11-08). "Illinois General Election 2016". Illinois State Board of Elections.
  16. "2018 General Election Official Vote Totals Book".
  17. (2020-12-04). "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". [[Illinois State Board of Elections]].
  18. (November 20, 2020). "Illinois 2020 Election Results". [[Chicago Sun-Times]].
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