Ford for Congress Campaign Team

As a state legislator, I fought for and voted to pass Illinois’ minimum wage increase into law, helping raise the floor for working families and support higher local standards like Chicago’s minimum wage. That work mattered.

But today, full-time work still does not cover the basic cost of living for too many families in the 7th Congressional District. In Cook County, a single adult needs more than $24 an hour just to cover essentials, and families with children need even more.

That gap is why minimum wages alone are no longer enough. Living wages mean pay that reflects real costs, strong enforcement so workers keep what they earn, and lowering the expenses that erase paychecks. That is the work I am running to take on in Congress.

I believe healthcare should protect your health, not drain your paycheck.

Too many families in the 7th Congressional District work full time and still struggle to afford care. Premiums rise. Deductibles climb. Prescription costs eat into every raise. For many workers, a pay increase disappears the moment a medical bill arrives.

That is not a system that works for working people.

I am fighting for healthcare that puts people first because wages only matter if families can keep them. Lowering prescription drug costs, expanding access to affordable coverage, and protecting patients from surprise bills are essential to making full-time work actually pay.

Healthcare should give families stability, not fear.

The violent attack on Carshawnda Hatter and her children is heartbreaking and absolutely unacceptable. As a father, I feel this deeply. A family simply walking home from school should never have to fear for their safety. But what happened to the Hatter
family is more than a single act of violence — it is the predictable result of unchecked bullying that grows, escalates, and eventually explodes in our communities.

As Congress debates the future of the VA, La Shawn K. Ford believes the path forward must prioritize access, accountability, and respect. Veterans deserve modern care, mental-health resources, affordable housing, and workforce support — not bureaucratic delays or funding cuts.

The Senate’s “deal” isn’t a fix — it’s a failure. Thousands in the 7th District could see healthcare costs spike while Washington plays politics with people’s lives.

La Shawn K. Ford condemns the Trump administration’s threat to penalize states for feeding families, pledging to defend SNAP and fight hunger in Congress.

La Shawn K. Ford calls for transparency and fairness in the 340B program to protect community hospitals and underserved patients. | Issues – Healthcare.

Illinois leaders endorse La Shawn K. Ford for Congress, praising his record of service and readiness to continue Congressman Danny K. Davis’s legacy.

La Shawn K. Ford urges federal leaders to end the shutdown, protect working families, and continue the 7th District’s fight for fairness and stability.

Join the movement for unity and action in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District. Volunteer with La Shawn K. Ford for Congress — and help send a fighter to Washington, D.C.