Illinois's 7th Congressional District (IL-7)
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Danny Davis, a Democrat, has represented the district since 1997.
The district includes part of Cook County.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 744,315, a median household income of $83,208, and a median age of 35.1. Of residents 25 and older, 48% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 election
Davis is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Jul 31, 2025).
16 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 IL-7 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Friedman | Democratic | $2,507,058 | $385,804 | Feb 25 |
| Thomas Fisher | Democratic | $927,616 | $52,748 | Jun 30 |
| Melissa Conyears-Ervin | Democratic | $824,853 | $10,997 | Jun 30 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democratic | $722,009 | $112,588 | Jun 30 |
| Richard Boykin | Democratic | $456,945 | $0 | Jun 30 |
| Reed Showalter | Democratic | $356,348 | $333 | Jun 30 |
| Anabel Mendoza | Democratic | $294,428 | $176 | Jul 1 |
| Anthony Driver Jr. | Democratic | $248,729 | $0 | Jun 30 |
| Rory E. Hoskins | Democratic | $215,319 | -$3,292 | Jun 30 |
| Chad Koppie | Republican | $55,451 | $42 | Jun 30 |
| Kina I. Collins | Democratic | $54,854 | $2,413 | Feb 25 |
| Jazmin J. Robinson | Democratic | $21,215 | $4,899 | Dec 31 |
| David Ehrlich | Democratic | $11,690 | $0 | Mar 31 |
| Danica David Leigh | Democratic | $9,830 | $0 | Sep 29 |
| John McCombs | Democratic | $9,316 | $0 | Oct 17 |
| Felix Tello | Democratic | $8,410 | $6,512 | Sep 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 744,315
- Median household income
- $83,208
- Median age
- 35.1
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Illinois senators
Tammy DuckworthU.S. Senator for Illinois · Democrat
Dick DurbinU.S. Senator for Illinois · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026