Caption by Ashmar Mandou

State Representative La Shawn Ford wins the Democratic nominee race in the 7th District, to replace Representative Danny Davis, who announced his retirement last year. Ford has been a member of the Illinois House of Representatives working on behalf of middle class families. Ford intends to defend and expand the Affordable Care Act and promises to bring trade schools back to the 7th District if elected in November. Ford was joined on the ballot by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and Anthony Driver Jr., executive director of SEIU State Council. The 7th Congressional District includes Chicago’s west side, and parts of Bellwood, Forest Park, Oak Park, Maywood, and Westchester. Chad Koppie, Republican nominee, secured his spot in the general election where he will face off with Ford. Koppie received 66 percent of the votes. The general election is November 3rd.