UPDATE 1x: Governor Bruce Rauner responded to Schock's resignation announcement: “This is a sad day for the people of Illinois and the 18th District.”
UPDATE 2x: IL GOP Chairman Tim Schneider responded: "Honesty and integrity are of utmost importance when serving the public. Today is an unfortunate day for the people of the 18th Congressional District, the State of Illinois, and the Illinois Republican Party."
UPDATE 3x: Congressman Rodney Davis said: “Aaron is a friend and this is a sad day for the Illinois delegation but I know Congressman Schock is doing what he thinks is best for his constituents and I support his decision. I have enjoyed serving with Aaron in Congress and will miss working with him on legislative issues important to Illinois."
UPDATE 4x: Congressman Randy Hultgren released the following statement: “I was saddened to hear about my colleague Aaron Schock’s resignation from Congress. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding his departure, he brought youth and energy to Congress and was dedicated to serving the needs of his constituents. I wish him only the very best in the future. My prayers are with him and his family.”
WASHINGTON DC (Politico) - Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock is resigning his seat in Congress. In a statement, Schock said:
“Today, I am announcing my resignation as a Member of the United States House of Representatives effective March 31. I do this with a heavy heart. Serving the people of the 18th District is the highest and greatest honor I have had in my life. I thank them for their faith in electing me and letting me represent their interests in Washington. I have given them my all over the last six years. I have traveled to all corners of the District to meet with the people I’ve been fortunate to be able to call my friends and neighbors.”
“But the constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction that has made it too difficult for me to serve the people of the 18th District with the high standards that they deserve and which I have set for myself. I have always sought to do what’s best for my constituents and I thank them for the opportunity to serve.”
