Applications For Darin LaHood State Senate Seat Available

Applications are available to replace Darin LaHood in the Illinois Legislature. LaHood resigned from the Illinois Senate and recently won a seat in Congress, replacing former US Rep. Aaron Schock. Schock resigned earlier this year after questions about spending. Republican Party leaders from the ten counties in the state Senate district have created a formal selection committee. LaHood is a Republican. Henry County GOP leader Jan Weber is leading the selection committee, which tentatively set Oct. 4 as the day to meet and choose a replacement. Applicants must be 21-years-old, a registered voter and have lived in the district for two years.