State Rep. La Shawn Ford wins Illinois congressional primary to succeed U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
The crowded race saw millions in ad spend against Ford from the Israel and crypto lobbies, though it was not enough to boost his main opponent.
Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, a Black Democrat vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in Congress, has won a crowded primary after weathering big spending from the pro-Israel and cryptocurrency lobbies for his main opponent.
The incumbent-endorsed Catholic Chicagoan bested a dozen other candidates in the much-anticipated 7th district battleground race, which made headlines for the millions spent in favor of city treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin in a losing effort. Ford won with nearly 24% of the vote, declaring victory as Conyears-Ervin conceded late Tuesday evening.
“Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and donor who stood with this campaign. Your hard work, your belief, and your commitment made this possible,” Ford said, speaking of himself as the presumptive winner of this fall’s midterm general election for the solid blue …