U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren said he aims to use the experience gained during his freshman term in the House when he starts his second term as Illinois’ representative for the redrawn 14th Congressional District.

The Republican congressman, first elected in 2010 to represent the 14th District, said his first term saw him successfully push legislation to toughen graduated driver’s license requirements and fight for the importance of basic scientific research. The Winfield resident said he is confident his second term will have similar results, while keeping politics aside.

What has changed is whom he represents. Redistricting because of the 2010 Census means the lines of the 14th District have changed. The 14th District also includes much of Kane and Kendall counties, eastern DeKalb County and two swaths of Lake County, and slivers of DuPage and Will counties. Before redistricting, the 14th District included parts of Bureau, DeKalb, DuPage, Henry, Kane, Kendall, Lee and Whiteside counties.