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  Ford, La Shawn K.
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AffiliationDemocratic   
NameLa Shawn K. Ford
Address912 S. Mayfield Ave
Chicago, Illinois , United States
EmailNone
Website[Link]
Born Unknown
Died Still Living (2024 years)
ContributorSome say...
Last ModifedRBH
Jan 20, 2023 07:12pm
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InfoMission:
It is my Mission to argue passionately and persuasively in favor
of what is good and right for the people of the 8th district. I
pledge my diligence and my most valiant efforts to continue to
help build bridges leading to success for all.

La Shawn K. Ford is a life-long resident of the 8th District.


Loyola University Graduate:
•Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
• Minor in Political Science

Former Chicago Public School Teacher:
• Bridge Elementary School
• History Teacher
• Basketball & Softball Coach

Ford Desired Real Estate Inc., Broker/Owner
• Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker
• Top Sales Volume/Production for Austin Area
• Member of the Chicago Association of Realtors
• Member of National Association of Realtors

Community involvement:
• Sunday School Teacher at Our Lady Help Of Christians
• Founding organizer of the Zawadi Youth Group
• Vice President, not-for-profit Changing a Generation Foundation
• Board of Directors, Austin YMCA
• Austin Parish Implementation Committee
• Former Precinct Captain, 37th Ward

Awards:
• “Christifideles Award” given by Francis Cardinal George, Archdiocese of Chicago
• “Augustus Tolton Award” from Archdiocese of Chicago
• Chicago Association of Realtors Outstanding Achievement Award
• Chicago Association of Realtors Excellence Award

Performance
• Outstanding Community Service Certificate from Office
of State Senator Don Harmon on behalf of Changing A Generation Foundation
• AABNA Austin’s Business Owner of the Year Award

Father to his daughter, Tia L. Ford

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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Aug 03, 2020 06:00pm News Illinois community leaders want to abolish history lessons in schools  Article Chronicler 
May 28, 2013 08:05am News State Rep. Ford comes out in support of Illinois marriage equality bill  Article Homegrown Democrat 
Nov 29, 2012 04:00pm News Rep. LaShawn Ford indicted on bank fraud charges  Article RBH 

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  11/05/2024 IL State House 008 ???
  11/08/2022 IL State House 008 Won 75.51% (+51.02%)
  11/03/2020 IL State House 008 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  02/26/2019 Chicago Mayor Lost 1.01% (-16.53%)
  11/06/2018 IL State House 008 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/2016 IL State House 008 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/15/2016 IL State House 008-D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2014 IL State House 008 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/2012 IL State House 008 Won 99.97% (+99.95%)
  03/20/2012 IL State House 008- D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2010 IL State House 008 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2008 IL State House 008 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2006 IL State House 008 Won 83.60% (+71.79%)
  03/21/2006 IL State House 008 - D Primary Won 57.45% (+14.90%)
  03/21/2000 IL State House 008 - D Primary Lost 25.64% (-13.30%)
  03/17/1998 IL State House 008 - D Primary Lost 36.71% (-26.57%)
ENDORSEMENTS
IL US President - D Primary - Mar 15, 2016 I Bernie Sanders
IL State House 026- D Primary - Mar 20, 2012 D Kenny Johnson
Chicago Mayor - Feb 22, 2011 D Danny K. Davis
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