Who won the Illinois House District 7 election 2026?
La Shawn Ford (Democratic) won the 2026 Illinois House District 7 election with 89.1% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Shawn Ford ✓ Winner | Democratic | 163,037 | 89.1% |
| Chad Koppie | Republican | 20,042 | 10.9% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM ET, with about 75% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Illinois state election office.