The Peoria Journal Star reports that former television and radio reporter Colleen Callahan is asking Democrats to nominate her for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill. Democrats in the 18th District have been without a candidate since basketball coach and sportscaster Dick Versace dropped out in early December. Three Republicans are seeking the seat in the district, which has not elected a Democrat since 1916. Business executive Jim McConoughey, former Peoria City Councilman John Morris and state Rep. Aaron Schock are the three Republican candidates.
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