Aaron Schock (92)

Aaron Schock is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Illinois' 18th District , born on May 28, 1981, in Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota. He rose rapidly in politics as the first millennial elected to Congress at age 28, representing a working-class district in Peoria, Illinois, from 2009 until his resignation in March 2015 amid scandals involving misuse of public and campaign funds for luxury travel, office renovations inspired by Downton Abbey, and other expenditures. Notable for his fundraising prowess—he raised over $500,000 for the National Republican Congressional Committee—and electoral dominance, winning re-elections with up to 75% of the vote, Schock served on key committees including House Ways and Means before his career imploded due to financial scrutiny.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois, from 1999 onward .
• Political Experience: Began on a local school board; elected to U.S. House in 2008, defeating Democrats decisively in subsequent races; known as a top House Republican fundraiser and charismatic figure dubbed "America's fittest congressman"; resigned in 2015 following ethics probes over spending on private jets, luxury hotels , and extravagant office decor.