About Darin
Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, Darin attended Spalding Institute/Academy of Our Lady High School before graduating from Loras College with a B.A. and earning his J.D. from John Marshall Law School. LaHood is a committed conservative and a leading advocate for effective trade policies and regulations that strengthen America’s economy.
Currently, LaHood resides in Dunlap with his wife, Kristen, and their three sons, McKay, Luke, and Teddy. LaHood and his family are parishioners at St. Vincent de Paul in Peoria.
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The Issues
Keeping America Strong & Standing Up to China
America must always lead from a position of strength. Serving on both the House Intelligence Committee and the Select Committee on China, Darin is on the front lines of our ...
Protecting Kids & Strengthening Families
Every child deserves a safe, stable home. Darin wrote the first major reform of America’s child welfare system in a generation, and it is now law. The law strengthens ...
Delivering for Central & Northwest Illinois
Representing the 16th District means bringing our tax dollars home to work for our communities. Through Community Project Funding, Darin has secured more than $270 million for central and northwest Illinois: ...
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