More than 40 local leaders across Illinois have endorsed Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in his bid for the U.S. Senate.
In a show of growing support, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has received endorsements from more than 40 local leaders throughout Illinois as he sets his sights on the U.S. Senate. This latest wave of endorsements builds on previous backing from two dozen mayors, further solidifying his campaign’s momentum.
“Local leaders know their communities better than anyone, and I am honored to have the support of this long and growing list of Illinois leaders,” Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, stated in a campaign press release. “From Cook County to downstate and everywhere in between, I will continue to collaborate with those who know their residents best so that together, we can build an Illinois where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Notable endorsements come from Palos Township Trustee Tasneem Abuzir, Rich Township Clerk Arlene “Sugar” Al-Amin, and former Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Frank Avila, Sr. Others include Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid, former Illinois Senator Michael Bond, and Will County Board Member Herb Brooks Jr.
Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s support extends across a diverse array of community leaders. For instance, Schaumburg Township Trustee Holly Fath expressed her pride in endorsing Krishnamoorthi, highlighting his model public service abilities. Similarly, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer commended the Congressman’s dedication to public service, insisting that Krishnamoorthi will maintain his tradition of stellar constituent services as a U.S. Senator.
Elected to Congress in 2016, Raja Krishnamoorthi is currently serving his fifth term in representing Illinois’ 8th District, which encompasses Chicago’s western and northwestern suburbs and the city’s 41st ward. He is an active participant in numerous Congressional bodies, serving as the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. This role places him as the first South Asian American in history leading a Congressional Committee.
His legislative roles include serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, Vice-Chair of the Equality Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Immigration Task Force. Furthermore, he is the founder and Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End Youth Vaping and the bipartisan Solar Caucus.
Raja Krishnamoorthi’s roots trace back to Indian immigrants in Peoria, Illinois. His academic journey saw him excel as a valedictorian in high school and later graduate summa cum laude from Princeton University, majoring in mechanical engineering and earning a certificate from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. He pursued further education at Harvard Law School, graduating with honors and clerking for a federal judge before practicing law in Chicago.
Krishnamoorthi’s campaign continues to focus on grassroots support, evidenced by his recent statement on social media platforms expressing the importance of partnering with community leaders to ensure representation for all Illinoisans in Washington, D.C.
According to News India Times, the endorsements mark a significant milestone in Krishnamoorthi’s campaign, reflecting broad grassroots and institutional support, offering potential bolstered visibility for his Senate race.