U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, a longtime voice for progressive politics, announced in 2025 that he would not seek a 16th term representing the downtown and West Side district.
La Shawn Ford wins Illinois 7th District primary, despite heavy opposition from PACs
More than a dozen candidates are running for the open seat.
On the Democratic ballot: Anthony Driver, Richard Boykin, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Jazmin Robinson, La Shawn Ford, Felix Tello, Reed Showalter, Anabel Mendoza, Rory Hoskins, Jason Friedman, Kina Collins, Thomas Fisher and David Ehrlich.
On the Republican ballot: Chad Koppie and Patricia Easley.
Votes will be counted in contested races after polls close in Illinois at 7 p.m. See statewide election results here. Last minute questions about voting? View our voter guide
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