CHICAGO (WLS) — Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi has won the 8th Congressional District race against Republican Peter DiCianni. He will be the first Hindu Indian-American congressman in American history. Krishnamoorthi and DiCianni were both trying to win the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth, who won Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat Tuesday night. Krishnamoorthi thanked supporters in a […]
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Journal & Topics Media Group, a 17 newspaper chain of community and local newspapers, backs Krishnamoorthi in 8th District of Illinois SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (November 7, 2016) – Yet another newspaper has endorsed Raja Krishnamoorthi for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois that includes west and northwest Chicago suburbs. The Journal & Topics Media Group, […]
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One of Largest Groups Representing Greek-American Voters in 8th District Endorses Raja for Congress SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (November 1, 2016) — Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois, has been endorsed by the United Hellenic Voters of America, one of the largest groups representing Greek- Americans in the district. “This […]
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Video Endorsement Says Krishnamoorthi’s “Plans Will Help Small Businesses Grow, Raise Wages, and Help Families Pay for College” SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (October 26, 2016) — President Barack Obama today urged voters of the 8th Congressional District that includes west and northwest Chicago suburbs to vote for Raja Krishnamoorthi for Congress. In a web video released by […]
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Daily Herald Endorsement Completes Clean Sweep of All 3 Chicago-Area Newspaper Endorsements for Raja SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (October 14, 2016) – The editorial board of the Daily Herald, the largest suburban newspaper in the Chicago area, has “unreservedly” endorsed Raja Krishnamoorthi for Congress, describing him as having a “breadth and depth of experience that his current […]
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Following on the heels of Chicago Tribune endorsement, Chicago Sun-Times Says Raja is “whip smart” and has “approached the challenges of public policy in creative ways” SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (October 13, 2016) – The Chicago Sun-Times editorial board has endorsed Raja Krishnamoorthi for Congress, describing him as “whip smart” and someone with a “real passion for the […]
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“What really set him apart is a solid, enthusiastic grasp on issues” SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (October 10, 2016) – The Chicago Tribune editorial board today endorsed Raja Krishnamoorthi for Congress as a “good fit for the 8th District” that includes west and northwest Chicago suburbs, writing that “what really sets him apart is a solid, enthusiastic […]
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Bullwinkel, Moylan and Cullerton Join a Growing Group of Independent and Bipartisan Suburban Leaders throughout the 8th Congressional District Supporting Krishnamoorthi SCHAUMBURG, IL. (September 21, 2016) — Villa Park President Deb Bullwinkel, former Villa Park President Tom Cullerton, and former Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan are joining current and former mayors from throughout the west […]
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (September 12, 2016) — Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg) today called on Congress to pass a clean anti-Zika funding bill now that immediately addresses the public health crisis. “Republicans have insisted on taking away funding from Planned Parenthood as a condition to providing money to fight the Zika virus and develop a vaccine,” said Krishnamoorthi, […]
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Latest in String of Endorsements from Illinois REALTORS®, Illinois Credit Union League, Human Rights Campaign, and International Association of Fire Fighters SCHAUMBURG, IL. (September 7, 2016) — Raja Krishnamoorthi picked up another in a string of recent endorsements with the Alliance for Retired Americans backing Krishnamoorthi in this year’s open-seat race in the 8th Congressional […]
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