La Shawn K Ford
State Representative, Illinois House District 8 · Candidate for Illinois 7th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Illinois 7th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Illinois State Board of Elections — 2026 General Primary (March 17, 2026) Certified Vote Totals — 7th Congress — 'LA SHAWN K. FORD', Democratic, 24,408 votes (23.72%); won D primary · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Illinois 7th Congressional District covers
Covers part of Cook County.
Includes Chicago (part), Oak Park (part), Hillside, Westchester (part), River Forest, Maywood (part), Forest Park (part), Bellwood (part) and Broadview (part).
399 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, Boundaries - Ward Precincts (2023-2024) (data.cityofchicago.org 6piy-vbxa) for the City of Chicago; Cook County Clerk, Suburban Cook Election Precincts - Current (datacatalog.cookcountyil.gov k7sw-w3b8); DuPage County, Election_Precincts layer (gis.dupageco.org, current, retrieved 2026-09-24); U.S. Census Bureau 2020 VTDs elsewhere in Illinois; U.S. Census Bureau 2020 TIGER/Line VTDs where no official layer; Cook County 2020 elections: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 voting districts
Results
Certified results for Illinois 7th Congressional District
Representative in Congress, District 7
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny K. DavisDemocrat | Democrat | 222,408 | 83.2% |
| Chad KoppieRepublican | Republican | 44,598 | 16.7% |
| Write-in | 146 | 0.1% | |
| Lien Choi | 133 | 0.0% | |
| Lowell Martin Seida | 13 | 0.0% |
Official vote — Illinois State Board of Elections (certified canvass, precinct vote totals by election authority) · Illinois State Board of Elections — Election Vote Totals by Precinct
Representative in Congress, District 7
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny K. DavisDemocrat | Democrat | 167,650 | 99.9% |
| Write-in | 96 | 0.1% | |
| Chad Koppie | 83 | 0.0% | |
| Roger Romanelli | 10 | 0.0% | |
| Joshua O. Loyd | 3 | 0.0% |
Official vote — Illinois State Board of Elections (certified canvass, precinct vote totals by election authority) · Illinois State Board of Elections — Election Vote Totals by Precinct
Representative in Congress, District 7
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny K. DavisDemocrat | Democrat | 249,383 | 80.4% |
| Craig CameronRepublican | Republican | 41,390 | 13.3% |
| Tracy JenningsIndependent | Independent | 19,355 | 6.2% |
| Write-In | 216 | 0.1% | |
| Deirdre N. McCloskey | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Richard Mayers | 0 | 0.0% |
Official vote — Illinois State Board of Elections (certified canvass, precinct vote totals by election authority) · Illinois State Board of Elections — Election Vote Totals by Precinct
Key Votes
The record
SB1909 (103rd GA): Deceptive practices by limited-service pregnancy centers — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed · May 10, 2023 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
May 10, 2023 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceHB2547 (103rd GA): Warehouse Worker Protection Act — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed · Mar 24, 2023 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Mar 24, 2023 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceHB3882 (103rd GA): Standard ID — documentation for state identification cards — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed · Mar 23, 2023 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Mar 23, 2023 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceHB5471 (102nd GA): Protect Illinois Communities Act — assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban (concurrence; Ford a chief co-sponsor) — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Concur in Senate amendment 3 · concurred 68–41 · Jan 10, 2023 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Jan 10, 2023 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceHB1467 (100th GA): Criminal law — bump stock and trigger crank ban — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed 83–31 · Feb 28, 2018 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Feb 28, 2018 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceHB4117 (100th GA): Ban on trigger modification devices (bump stocks) — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · lost 48–54 (three-fifths needed) · Oct 26, 2017 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Oct 26, 2017 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceSB1905 (100th GA): Collective Bargaining Freedom Act — motion to override veto (bar local right-to-work zones) — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Motion to override total veto · lost 70–42–1 (three-fifths needed) · Oct 25, 2017 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Oct 25, 2017 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceSB9 (100th GA): FY2018 revenue package — income-tax increase ending the budget impasse (three-fifths vote) — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed 72–45 · Jul 2, 2017 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Jul 2, 2017 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · source
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HB40 (100th GA): Abortion coverage under Medicaid and state employee insurance — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed 62–55 · Apr 25, 2017 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Apr 25, 2017 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceSB1 (98th GA, 1st Special Session): State pension reform (conference committee report) — voted No
Illinois House roll call · Adopt conference committee report · adopted 62–53–1 · Dec 3, 2013 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Dec 3, 2013 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceSB10 (98th GA): Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act (same-sex marriage) — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed 61–54–2 · Nov 5, 2013 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Nov 5, 2013 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · sourceHB1 (98th GA): Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis pilot program — voted Yes
Illinois House roll call · Third reading · passed 61–57 · Apr 17, 2013 · member-level vote read from the official roll-call PDF
Apr 17, 2013 · Official · Illinois General Assembly — House roll call · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 25
- Raised
- $722,009cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $112,588cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $609,421cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $175,000cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Breaker Press Company$146,130.00
- Foremost Strategy Llp$67,000.00
- Ec Group$33,360.00
- Acuity Politics Llc$27,532.00
- Abc 7$22,527.50
Campaign finance — La Shawn K Ford For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — La Shawn K Ford For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $722,008.77 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $609,421.17 · cash on hand $112,587.60 · debts owed by the committee $175,000.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $480,391.56 (66%); PACs and other political committees $57,250.00 (8%); Candidate loans $175,000.00 (24%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $9,367.21 (1%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): direct mail $150,177.64; media and advertising $118,540.09; field and canvassing $88,440.00; general consulting $78,242.00; staff, contractors and reimbursements $37,002.23; digital $29,860.93.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionPersonal financial disclosure — 2025 candidate report (filed 2025-10-25)
Candidate report (filed Oct 25, 2025). Earned income: State of Illinois salary $49,000 (current year) / $103,000 (preceding year). Asset: Ford Desired Real Estate LLC, $250,001–$500,000, rent income $100,001–$1,000,000 / $50,001–$100,000. Liabilities: Wintrust mortgage $100,001–$250,000; IRS 2024 taxes $15,001–$50,000; American Express business card $15,001–$50,000; SoFi loan $15,001–$50,000. Positions: vice president, FDR Community Housing Foundation; president, Ford Desired Real Estate LLC and Ford Securefuture Advisory Group LLC.
Oct 25, 2025 · Official · U.S. House Clerk — Financial Disclosure Reports · source
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against La
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $5,600–$7,700 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Mar 17, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — La Shawn K. Ford for Congress (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (La Shawn K. Ford for Congress). 9 ads since Nov 2024; $5,600–$7,700 (Google creative spend ranges).
Mar 17, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“As a former Chicago Public Schools employee and proud union member, I know firsthand how much a union can change a worker's life. Over nearly 20 years in the Illinois General Assembly, I have proudly stood with organized labor because strong unions create stronger families, stronger communities, and a stronger America.”
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Reverend Jesse Lewis Jackson, a giant not only in Chicago but in the movement for civil rights, human rights, and justice across the nation and around the world. Reverend Jackson was more than a leader. He was a builder of movements who turned hope into action and gave voice to those too often ignored. His legacy of courage, faith, and unity will continue to guide all of us who remain committed to the pursuit of justice and equality.”
“When U.S. citizens are treated as if their constitutional rights do not apply, we are no longer debating policy. We are confronting a civil rights crisis. The Constitution guarantees due process, equal protection, and freedom from abuse of power. No agency and no administration is above those principles. When enforcement goes unchecked, rights are at risk and communities pay the price.”
“This victory belongs to the people of the 7th Congressional District. In a race shaped by millions in outside spending, we proved that a campaign powered by people can stand on its own and win. I am accountable to you, not to special interests, and I am committed to representing every community in this district, including those who did not support me. Your voice matters, and you have a seat at the table.”
“This election is about what families are dealing with every day. The cost of living, access to affordable health care, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and making sure working people have real opportunities to get ahead. I believe in lowering costs, strengthening Social Security, supporting small businesses, and investing in our communities. This is about putting people first and making sure our government is focused on delivering real results for you.”
In the News
Press coverage
- IL-07 open seat: La Shawn Ford wins Democratic primary for 7th Congressional DistrictMar 17, 2026 · Ballotpedia · Chicago Tribune / Ballotpedia
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Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://fordforcongress.com/ captured 2026-09-24T20:35:28Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://fordforcongress.com/
Source: https://fordforcongress.com/
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Illinois 7th Congressional District
- Chad KoppieRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Illinois 7th District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "LA SHAWN K. FORD" (DEMOCRATIC) on the IL official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · IL official election authority · sourceU.S. Representative · IL-07
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for La yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_hndtzbtxx.
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