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Danny Davis to Retire, Backs La Shawn Ford for Illinois7th District

His exit creates one of four open Illinois House seats for the 2026 primaries in a reliably Democratic district.

Standing next to state Rep. La Shawn Ford, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis announces he will retire in 2027 and not run for a 16th term. Davis endorsed Ford to succeed him. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois Rep. Danny K. Davis is announcing Thursday that he will not seek another term.
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