text: A county in Illinois says former US Rep Aaron Schock, who redecorated his office in the decadent style of television show Downton Abbey,  should pay for the special elections to replace him. The Marshall County Board voted last week to send a bill for $76,000 to the Peoria Republican who resigned last month after questions about his extravagant government-funded spending. The letter seeks a check or a promise from Schock that he will pay for this summer's special and general election costs. County officials estimate each will run about $38,000. Former Illinois Congressional representative Aaron Schock, 33, is facing calls to pay for the special election to replace him after resigning from the House last month amid an expenses scandal . The four-term Congressman (left) attracted scrutiny for his lavish lifestyle, including many selfies with celebrities such as Ariana Grande (right), after  a Downton Abbey-style renovation to his Washington office . A Schock spokesman did not respond to an emailed request from The Associated Press seeking comment to the board's letter. His campaign fund balance is $3.3 million, The  Journal-Star reported. 'Schock has more money than the county has in its reserves,' Marshall County State's Attorney Paul Bauer said. Once seen as a media-savvy rising star in the Republican Party, Schock, 33, made appearances on Top Chef, the Colbert Report and the cover of Men's Health magazine. However, the four-term Congressman's celebrity lifestyle attracted examination of his spending habits. Earlier this year it was discovered that his office had received a $40,000 renovation funded by the taxpayer to make it look like the Edwardian Era homes on Downton Abbey. It has a crystal chandeliers and pheasant feathers in addition to its elaborately decorated furniture and bright red walls. The Republican had been viewed as a rising star in his party after a slate of media appearances including the cover of Men's Health . The extravagance of Schock's Washington office, which included pheasant feathers and a crystal chandelier, was what first drew attention to his spending . The Illinois representative originally replied to the reports by saying 'haters gonna hate'. But further investigations revealed that he took a private jet to watch an NFL game in Chicago and had spent $10,000 taking a group including his interns to a Katy Perry concert. Schock also failed to report expenditures on trips abroad, required by Congressional rules. Though he hired a high powered defense and public relations team, Schock resigned after a report from POLITICO about misrepresentations of the mileage on his publicly-funded car. He has repaid the government for his office and mileage, and his resignation likely helped him avoid an ethics inquiry into his luxury lifestyle. Shock's district now faces the task of putting together a quick election to put a representative back in Washington. A copy of the Marshall County letter went to the other 20 election jurisdictions in the 18th Congressional District, some of whom may follow the message's example. Schock (pictured with Pope Francis) is facing a federal investigation into his spending after reports about misrepresented mileage on his car and taxpayer-funded trips on a private jet . 'There are other counties who are interested, and they're kind of waiting on someone to step forward,' Marshall County Board Chairman Gary Kroeschen said. Tazewell County officials expect to pay about $200,000 for the elections and County Board Chairman David Zimmerman said a committee will discuss the issue April 22. The board could act as soon as the end of the month with the special primary election approaching in July, followed by the general election in September. Zimmerman said he hopes other counties follow Marshall's lead. The Justice Department is investigating whether Schock broke any laws with his spending.
target: Marshall County in Illinois requests money from resigned rep Aaron Schock .
  Four term congressman from 18th District resigned after spending scandal .
  Lavish lifestyle questioned after $40,000 spent for 'Downtown Abbey' office .
  Special elections for Republican's replacement will be in July, September .