NRCC Chairman Greg Walden’s Statement on Darin LaHood’s Victory in IL-18 Special Election

September 11, 2015

The National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden issued the following statement on Darin LaHood’s victory tonight in the Illinois 18th Congressional District’s special election.

“I’d like to congratulate Darin LaHood for his well-earned victory this evening. Darin will undoubtedly be an effective voice for 18th District families from his first day in Congress, and will continue to fight to bring good paying jobs back to central Illinois, balance the budget, and strengthen our national defense. I look forward to having Darin join our historic majority as we continue driving to strengthen America.”

Background:

With Darin LaHood’s election to Congress, House Republicans again control a 247 seat majority, their largest since 1928.