Senator Darrin LaHood has kicked off his race for the Congressional seat that has opened up with Aaron Schock's resignation.

LaHood says he hated to see Schock leave Congress but he also understands voters will demand stronger ethics and he believes his resume has that covered.

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If he wins, LaHood said he said he would seek seats on both the transportation and infrastructure committee and the agriculture committee.