Darin LaHood

In the 2024 House race for IL-16, Darin LaHood (R) defeated Scott K. Summers (W) 99.9% to 0.1%. Darin LaHood received 310,925 votes compared to 183 for Scott K. Summers, a dominant 99.9-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Darin LaHood benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for IL-16, Darin LaHood (R) defeated Elizabeth Haderlein (D) 66.3% to 33.7%. Darin LaHood received 197,621 votes compared to 100,325 for Elizabeth Haderlein, a dominant 32.7-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Adam Kinzinger (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Darin LaHood benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for IL-18, Darin Lahood (R) defeated Junius Rodriguez (D) 67.2% to 32.8%. Darin Lahood received 195,927 votes compared to 95,486 for Junius Rodriguez, a dominant 34.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Darin Lahood benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Darin Lahood won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2016 House race for IL-18, Darin Lahood (R) defeated Junius Rodriguez (D) 72.1% to 27.9%. Darin Lahood received 250,506 votes compared to 96,770 for Junius Rodriguez, a dominant 44.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Aaron Schock (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.