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Illinois's 7th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
La Shawn Ford (Democrat) won Illinois's 7th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Chad Koppie 89.2% to 10.8%. La Shawn Ford takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Danny K. Davis.
| Representative-elect | La Shawn Ford (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Danny K. Davis (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+34 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · La Shawn Ford >99%, Chad Koppie <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| La Shawn Ford (D) | 89.2% | 170,636 |
| Chad Koppie (R) | 10.8% | 20,653 |
81% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.