As we officially close the books on 2025 and enter 2026, I wanted to take a moment to reflect. It feels like an understatement to say so much has changed since January 2025. Since Donald Trump’s second inauguration, I’ve watched him systematically dismantle the programs that gave my family a chance — attacking immigrants, cutting SNAP and Medicaid, threatening Social Security, and enriching himself at the expense of everyday Americans. With Senator Durbin retiring, and Trump’s chaos impacting families across our state, I felt called to step up, launch my campaign for the U.S. Senate, and fight for Illinoisans. And I haven’t fought back alone.You’ve been with me every step of the way. When I questioned Trump officials in hearings. When I drove cross-country through the night to cast my vote against his radical agenda. When I got the police called on me for trying to conduct oversight at ICE facilities. When I introduced legislation to repeal his devastating cuts. Your support has made all of that possible. And I’m grateful. But here’s the truth: 2025 was just the warm-up. 2026 is when everything is on the line.Next year, we have a chance to flip the Senate and finally rein in Trump’s unchecked power. We can end the chaos. Restore accountability. Protect the programs that millions of families depend on. But if we fall short, Trump will be emboldened to continue his assault on everything we hold dear. There will be nothing to stop him from packing the courts, rigging redistricting, gutting Medicare, and enriching his billionaire cronies. The stakes couldn’t be higher. That’s why I’m running for Senate. And that’s why I need you with me.This campaign is powered by grassroots supporters who believe — like I do — that every family deserves a fair shot at the American Dream. People like you. As we head into 2026, I’m thinking about my parents, who came to this country with nothing and found a community that gave them a chance. I’m thinking about the public housing, food stamps, and public schools that helped us build a life here. And I’m thinking about all the families today who are counting on us to protect those same opportunities. That’s what this fight is about.So as we turn the page to a critical election year, I’m asking: Will you stand with me? Your support — whether it’s $5, $25, or whatever you can afford — will help us build the kind of grassroots movement we need to flip the Senate and restore accountability to Washington. Can you chip in today to help us start 2026 strong? Thank you for everything you’ve done this year. I’m ready to fight like hell in 2026 — and I hope you’ll be right there with me. With gratitude, Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
New year, same fight
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