Six Illinois LWV organizations will jointly host a forum on June 2, 2022, for Junaid Ahmed and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the two candidates running in the June 28 Democratic Primary for the U.S. Congress in the 8th District.
The Primary Election is June 28, 2022. Early voting at permanent sites starts June 13. The following 2022 Primary Election Candidates, in contested races, were invited to participate in LWVEA forums to be recorded and shared online during May and June 2022. Responses and videos will be added as they are received and recorded. Representative, US Congress, 8th District - Democrat Forum on June 2nd - video is here Junaid Ahmed (response here) Raja Krishnamoorthi (response here) Representative, US Congress, 8th District - Republican Forum Scheduled for June 2nd at Gail Borden Library, cancelled since only one candidate is [...]
Name: Raja Krishnamoorthi Position for which you are a candidate: U.S. Congress, from the 8th District Why are you seeking this position? I was brought to this country at three months of age by my parents, who came here because they wanted a better life for themselves and their children. For a time when my family suffered severe economic hardship, we participated in public relief programs. Thanks to the generosity of the American people, coupled with hard work and perseverance, my family ultimately achieved the American Dream. Each night at the dinner table, my father would sing the praises [...]
Name: Junaid Ahmed Position for which you are a candidate: U.S. Congress, from the 8th District Why are you seeking this position? To be clear, I never intended to run for Congress – so, please pardon me if I am not as polished as professional politicians. While being a candidate is new for me, community service is not. My family and I volunteer in two soup kitchens, participate in meals on wheels, and aid in local natural disaster relief efforts. I’ve organized rallies for universal healthcare. And I helped successfully lobby the state to shut down an ICE detention [...]