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La Shawn Ford
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Illinois’ 7th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
La Shawn Ford is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th District on November 3, 2026, against Chad Koppie (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers La Shawn Ford’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
La Shawn Ford’s campaign has raised $819,321 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $93,472 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$511,698
- The candidate’s own money and loans$175,000
- PACs and other committees$123,250
- Other$9,372
From donors who gave over $200: $430,927 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 95% from Illinois, 5% from other states. Top states: Illinois $407,701 (95%), New York $6,000 (1%), Indiana $5,500 (1%), Texas $5,000 (1%), Washington $3,500 (1%). About 360 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6IL07354 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$31,500
- Banks, finance and insurance$10,000
- Health insurers$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to La Shawn Ford’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: La Shawn Ford (Democratic); Chad Koppie (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Danny K. Davis (D)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 4; all agree
- Illinois 7th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Illinois race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Illinois
Early voting: Sep 24 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Illinois
- Check your registration on Illinois’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Illinois
Ballots already cast in Illinois: 774,671 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 23; Illinois State Board of Elections): 19% of 2022 midterm turnout in Illinois (4,144,125) · 9.3% of registered voters in Illinois
About La Shawn Ford
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or La Shawn Ford quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Taught and coached in Chicago Public Schools, then opened his own real estate business. · fordforcongress.com (source for Taught and coached in Chicago Public Schools, then opened his own real estate business.) (archived copy of the source for Taught and coached in Chicago Public Schools, then opened his own real estate business.)
- Won election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2006. · fordforcongress.com (source for Won election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2006.) (archived copy of the source for Won election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2006.)
- Degree in Education with a minor in Political Science; played basketball at Loyola University. · fordforcongress.com (source for Degree in Education with a minor in Political Science; played basketball at Loyola University.) (archived copy of the source for Degree in Education with a minor in Political Science; played basketball at Loyola University.)
Endorsements
- Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) · oakpark.com (source for the Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) endorsement)
- Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White · forestparkreview.com (source for the Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at fordforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), fordforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), fordforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at fordforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), fordforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), fordforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “The cost of living, access to affordable health care, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and making sure working people have real opportunities to get ahead.” fordforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Organized labor should be celebrated, protected, and uplifted, not only on Labor Day but every day.” 2026 · fordforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “I support abolishing ICE as it exists today and replacing it with an immigration system that upholds constitutional rights, due process, and human dignity while maintaining public safety.” fordforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at fordforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), fordforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID La Shawn Ford has used:
Photo of La Shawn Ford: US Department of Education (photo of La Shawn Ford), CC BY 2.0.
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Questions and answers
Has La Shawn Ford been backed by AIPAC?
No. La Shawn Ford has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has La Shawn Ford had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.