New Illinois Map Would Target Darin LaHood [View all]
News: House Democratic leaders have shifted their proposed new Illinois congressional map as they angle for a mid-decade redraw in the Land of Lincoln.
The latest configuration would target GOP Rep. Darin LaHood in the northwestern region rather than GOP Rep. Mary Miller in the center of the state, according to multiple sources close to the process. The new map would likely elect 15 Democrats and two Republicans.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is driving this push, working quickly to bring the congressional delegation on board and convince state legislative leaders to move the map through in Springfield. Jeffries and his team worked over the weekend to nudge both groups along, especially Black lawmakers.
House Democrats are expected to send a proposed map to the leaders in the General Assembly. Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch and state Senate President Don Harmon — both longtime Democratic public officials — are the leaders in their respective chambers.
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