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Ford Secures Democratic Primary Win Amid Attack Ads

3/18/2026

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State Rep. La Shawn Ford won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 7th Congressional District with 23.9% of the vote, surpassing 12 candidates, including Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, who received 20.5%.
Ford, endorsed by retiring Rep. Danny Davis, focused on supporting marginalized communities despite facing $2.5 million in attack ads from cryptocurrency interests.
Conyears-Ervin congratulated Ford and pledged to collaborate on financial literacy initiatives for the Black community.
Ford will face Republican Chad Koppie in the general election on November 3, 2024.

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State Rep. La Shawn Ford won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 7th Congressional District with 23.9% of the vote, surpassing 12 candidates, including Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, who received 20.5%.
Ford, endorsed by retiring Rep. Danny Davis, focused on supporting marginalized communities despite facing $2.5 million in attack ads from cryptocurrency interests.
Conyears-Ervin congratulated Ford and pledged to collaborate on financial literacy initiatives for the Black community.
Ford will face Republican Chad Koppie in the general election on November 3, 2024.