Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi currently represents Illinois’ Eighth Congressional District and is running for the United States Senate. His family immigrated to the United States when he was an infant, first settling in New York during the 1970s recession. After his father lost his job, his family relied on public housing and food assistance before eventually relocating to Peoria, where new opportunities allowed them to build a middle-class life. Raja often speaks about the importance of ensuring that other families have access to the same opportunities that helped his own family succeed.

To learn more, visit: https://rajaforil.com/

Congresswoman Robin Kelly represents Illinois’ Second Congressional District, which stretches from Chicago’s South Side through the south suburbs and into rural counties along the Indiana border. Born in Harlem to parents who owned a grocery store, she earned degrees from Bradley University and Northern Illinois University before beginning her public service career. Kelly has served in Congress since 2013 and has been a leading advocate for gun safety legislation. She also served as Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois from 2021 to 2022.

To learn more, visit: https://www.robinforsenate.com/

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is currently serving her second term alongside Governor JB Pritzker. Born and raised in Chicago, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her law degree from DePaul University. Before becoming Lieutenant Governor, she served as an Illinois State Representative. Stratton is known for her work on justice reform and her advocacy for reproductive health and equity issues.

To learn more, visit: https://www.julianastratton.com/

Junaid Ahmed is a South Barrington resident and entrepreneur who has launched two technology companies, including one that developed an early data analytics system used to flag suspicious packages for UPS and U.S. Customs. During the pandemic, he founded a nonprofit organization to provide hot meals and essential supplies to unhoused individuals in the Chicago area. He draws inspiration from his father, who immigrated to the United States seeking opportunity and worked double shifts to build a better life for his family.

To learn more, visit: https://junaidforus.com/

Yasmeen Bankole is a Hanover Park Trustee and former congressional aide. Born in Chicago and raised in Hanover Park, she attended schools in the U-46 School District and graduated from Lake Park High School. She began her career as a public servant at the Schaumburg Township District Library, where she worked for more than a decade. She later served as a congressional aide to Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and most recently as Regional Director for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

To learn more, visit: https://yasmeenbankole.com/

Former Congresswoman Melissa Bean represented Illinois’ Eighth District from 2004 to 2010. Since leaving Congress, she has held senior leadership roles in the private sector, most recently serving as CEO of Mesirow’s Wealth Management business and previously as Chairman of JPMorgan Chase’s Midwest operations. During her time in Congress, Bean played a key role in drafting major provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and supported legislation including the Affordable Care Act, minimum wage increases, and worker protections. She grew up in Des Plaines and is a graduate of Roosevelt University.

To learn more, visit: https://www.melissabeanforcongress.com/

Sanjyot Dunung immigrated to the United States from India as a child and grew up in Des Plaines. A graduate of Northwestern University, she balanced raising three sons as a single mother while running a small business and caring for aging parents. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Small Business Association and previously served on President Biden’s Foreign Policy Working Group on international trade, focusing on policies to expand small business exports and strengthen the U.S. economy.

To learn more, visit: https://www.sanjyotforcongress.com/

Kevin Morrison currently serves as Cook County Commissioner for the 15th District and is running for Congress in Illinois’ Eighth District. A grandson of immigrants and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Morrison made history as the first LGBTQ person elected to countywide office after defeating the sitting chair of the Illinois Republican Party.

To learn more, visit: https://www.kevinmorrisonforcongress.com/

Dan Tully is a veteran, attorney, and former civil servant who previously worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The son of nurses who worked at Cook County Hospital, he grew up in the western suburbs. After law school, Tully served more than seven years as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve, including over three years on active duty. During his deployment to Iraq, he advised military commanders on operations to defeat ISIS.

To learn more, visit: https://dantully.com/

Ted Mason has served for the past eight years as Chief of Staff to Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison. With Commissioner Morrison running for Congress, Mason is seeking election to represent the 15th District on the Cook County Board. He also serves as the Democratic Committeeperson for Elk Grove Township and recently helped lead a historic shift on the Elk Grove Township Board. Mason’s priorities include expanding access to mental health care, supporting small businesses in the northwest suburbs, and maintaining responsible, balanced county budgets. The 15th District includes the northern portion of Palatine Township, along with communities stretching from Des Plaines to Hanover Park.

To learn more, visit: https://tedmason4cookcounty.com/