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| Media | Newspaper - State Journal-Register: Springfield, IL |
| News Date | Sunday, August 5, 2007 09:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Young Republican to run for Congress
Schock hopes to take 18th district seat
By KAREN McDONALD
GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE
Published Sunday, August 05, 2007
PEORIA - State Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, is in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood in Congress. Saying he's seen an "outpouring of support" from constituents and leaders throughout the 18th Congressional District, Schock told the Peoria Journal Star on Saturday he plans to run for the U.S. House next year.
LaHood, also a Peoria Republican, is retiring in January 2009.
"Serving in Congress will allow me to step up and advocate for people and the causes I believe in at a higher level," said Schock. "This is a call to duty for me. I am passionate about advocating for causes that affect people's lives, and I've proven that I can get things done even with a Democrat legislative majority."
A formal announcement is expected in coming weeks.
Schock, 26, was the youngest school board member and board president in the history of the Peoria School District and is the youngest member of the Illinois General Assembly.
"Obviously, timing is everything in politics," Schock said. "I believe my conservative voting record and the principles I stand for are a good fit to accurately represent the people of the 18th District."Schock will join former Peoria City Council member John Morris, 39, in the Republican contest for the nomination. Peoria businessman Jim McConoughey, 46, also a Republican, has said he also has set up an exploratory committee to help him decide.
Other potential GOP candidates include LaHood's son, Darin, a Peoria attorney, and state Rep. David Leitch, R-Peoria.
Schock said he's gotten endorsements from Republican County chairmen in 11 out of the 20 counties in the 18th District.
Among them is Tazewell County Republican Chairman Demetra DeMonte.
"Tazewell is a conservative county, and Aaron is guided by conservative principles," DeMonte said. "Aaron has a proven ability to |
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