La Shawn K. Ford

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La Shawn K. Ford (born February 28, 1972) is an American politician and real-estate developer. He is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 8th District since 2007.[1] He was born in Chicago.

La Shawn Ford
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Ford in 2023
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 8th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2007
Preceded byCalvin Giles
Personal details
Born
La Shawn K. Ford

28 February 1972 (aged 54)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNiles College Seminary
Loyola University Chicago (BS)
University of Illinois Chicago
WebsiteOfficial website

On November 29, 2012, Ford was indicted on charges of bank fraud.[2] On August 4, 2014, all 17 felony counts of bank fraud and false information against Ford were dropped by federal prosecutors.[3]

In October 2018, Ford announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago for the election in 2019.[4]

In May 2025, Ford announced his candidacy to run for the U.S. House of Representatives for Illinois's 7th congressional district.[5] In March 2026, he won the Democratic nomination.

References

  1. "La Shawn K. Ford State Representative website". Retrieved 6/30/2016.
  2. Staff. Rep. LaShawn Ford indicted on bank fraud chargesChicago Tribune. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  3. Janssen, Kim. State Rep. La Shawn Ford pleads guilty to misdemeanorChicago Sun Times. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  4. La Shawn Ford Running for Chicago Mayor
  5. Dwyer, Bill. Danny Davis to those waiting to replace him: 'People get ready'. Forest Park Review (June 17, 2025). Retrieved July 31, 2025.

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