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Ford Secures Democratic Nomination for Illinois' Seventh District
3/18/2026
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Story summary
- La Shawn K. Ford, a Democratic state legislator, won the March 17, 2026 nomination for Illinois' Seventh District.
- The Seventh District, Democratic and represented by a Black member since the 1970s, makes Ford the favorite to succeed Davis.
- Ford is endorsed by Danny Davis and aims to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Chad Koppie won the Republican primary, with the United Democracy Project backing rival Melissa Conyears-Ervin.
