Illinois' 18th Congressional District
| Illinois' 18th Congressional District |
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| Incumbent Vacant |
| U.S. Census Bureau (2010 data)[1] |
| Population: 707,238 |
| Gender: 49.4% Male, 50.6% Female |
| Race[2]: 91.4% White, 3.9% Black, 2.4% Asian, 0.2% Native American |
| Ethnicity: 2.3% Hispanic |
| Unemployment: 7% |
| Median household income $54,571 |
| High school graduation rate 92.9% |
| College graduation rate 29.9% |
Illinois' 18th Congressional District covers central and western Illinois, including Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Menard, Morgan Pike, Schuyler, Scott, and Woodford counties as well as portions of McLean, Peoria, Sangamon, Stark, and Tazewell counties.[3]
The 18th Congressional District is currently vacant. On March 17, 2015, Schock announced his resignation, effective March 31, 2015. The announcement came following scrutiny surrounding Shock's potential misuse of campaign funds.[4] According to Illinois election law, a writ of election must be issued within five days of the vacancy occurring. After that, the following special election must be held within 115 days.[5]
Elections
2016
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General election candidates:  Darin LaHood   Junius Rodriguez [6] |
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Primary candidates:[7] |
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Republican |
2014
The 18th Congressional District of Illinois held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Aaron Schock (R) defeated challenger Darrel Miller (D) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Aaron Schock Incumbent |
74.7% | 184,636 | |
| Democratic | Darrel Miller | 25.3% | 62,377 | |
| Total Votes | 247,013 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections Official Results | ||||
2012
The 18th Congressional District of Illinois held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Aaron Schock won re-election in the district.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aaron Schock Incumbent |
74.2% | 244,467 | |
| Democratic | Steve Waterworth | 25.8% | 85,164 | |
| Total Votes | 329,631 | |||
| Source: Illinois Board of Elections "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Aaron Schock won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Deirdre "D.K." Hirner (D) and Sheldon Schafer (Green) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Illinois District 18 General Election, 2010 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Aaron Schock incumbent |
69.1% | 152,868 | |
| Democratic | Deirdre "D.K." Hirner | 25.8% | 57,046 | |
| Green | Sheldon Schafer | 5.1% | 11,256 | |
| Total Votes | 221,170 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Aaron Schock won election to the United States House. He defeated Colleen Callahan (D) and Sheldon Schafer (Green) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, Illinois District 18 General Election, 2008 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Aaron Schock |
58.9% | 182,589 | |
| Democratic | Colleen Callahan | 37.9% | 117,642 | |
| Green | Sheldon Schafer | 3.2% | 9,857 | |
| Total Votes | 310,088 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ray LaHood won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Waterworth (D) in the general election.[11]
| U.S. House, Illinois District 18 General Election, 2006 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ray LaHood incumbent |
67.3% | 150,194 | |
| Democratic | Steve Waterworth | 32.7% | 73,052 | |
| Total Votes | 223,246 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Ray LaHood won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Waterworth (D) in the general election.[12]
| U.S. House, Illinois District 18 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ray LaHood incumbent |
70.2% | 216,047 | |
| Democratic | Steve Waterworth | 29.8% | 91,548 | |
| Total Votes | 307,595 | |||
2002
Ray LaHood (R) ran unopposed for re-election in 2002.
2000
On November 7, 2000, Ray LaHood won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Joyce Harant (D) in the general election.[13]
| U.S. House, Illinois District 18 General Election, 2000 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ray LaHood incumbent |
67.1% | 173,706 | |
| Democratic | Joyce Harant | 32.9% | 85,317 | |
| Total Votes | 259,023 | |||
Redistricting
2010-2011
- See also: Redistricting in Illinois
In 2011, the Illinois State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Demographic data were added to this page in 2013. Ballotpedia will update this page in 2021 after data from the 2020 Census become available.
- ↑ Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
- ↑ Illinois Redistricting Map, "Map," accessed July 24, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "Rep. Aaron Schock resigns," March 17, 2015
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Aaron Schock Resigning From Congress Amid Spending Controversy," March 17, 2015
- ↑ Journal Star, "Eureka College professor Junius Rodriguez to challenge Rep. Darin LaHood for seat in Congress," May 5, 2016
- ↑ Candidates are listed by party and alphabetically within each party.
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Illinois"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
