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Which district did Blagojevich represent in Congress?

  • Illinois's 5th

  • Illinois's 3rd

  • Illinois's 7th

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Answer

Illinois's 5th district was represented in Congress by Rod Blagojevich from January 1997 until January 2003, when he resigned to become the 40th Governor of Illinois. The district encompasses Chicago's Northwest Side and suburbs such as Park Ridge, Niles, and Elk Grove Village. It has been represented by Democrats since 1963, with Blagojevich being the longest-serving member to date.
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