La Shawn Ford

On the record

Office

State Representative, Illinois, District 8¹

Party

Democratic¹

In this office since

January 10, 2007¹

Contact

Official website · 217-782-5962 · repford@lashawnford.com · Official page · Official page · Official page · Official page · Official page · Official page · Official page¹

On the ballot

U.S. House, Illinois 7th District (2026)⁸

Where they stand

We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it. Their website: https://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=101&MemberID=2567.

Money: U.S. House, Illinois 7th District (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.⁸

• From individuals $480K
• From PACs and other committees $57K
• From the candidate $175K
• Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $9,367

Gifts from people, by size⁹

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

• Under $200 9%
• $200–$499 8%
• $500–$999 13%
• $1,000–$1,999 25%
• $2,000 and up 45%

Top PACs and committees giving directly¹⁰

Outside groups spending in this race¹¹

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Individual donors

• $455K from 540 itemized gifts¹²
• 95% came from people in Illinois¹²
• 1% came from retired people¹²
• Top states: Illinois $432K, New York $6,000, Indiana $5,500, Texas $5,000, Washington $3,500¹²

Where donors work¹²

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.