SCHAUMBURG, IL — Today, Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), a national leader in the progressive movement and Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, announced his endorsement of Junaid Ahmed in his campaign for Congress in Illinois’ 8th District.

“Junaid Ahmed is a progressive fighter and exactly the type of leader we need in Congress right now – I’m so proud to endorse his people powered campaign,” said Congressman Ro Khanna. “From affordable healthcare to addressing our climate crisis, working families in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District can count on Junaid to fight for them. With Donald Trump destroying everything we care about to give billionaires a tax break, I need a partner like Junaid in Congress to stand up for working families and fight back.”

“I’m deeply honored to receive Congressman Ro Khanna’s endorsement,” said Junaid Ahmed. “Ro is a champion of bold, progressive values in Congress, unafraid to take on corporate interests to fight for working families. His support reflects the momentum our campaign is building to send a progressive leader to Washington who will fight for our values.”

Junaid Ahmed is a longtime community organizer, small business owner, and a proud immigrant. Beginning his studies at community college, Junaid earned a degree in Computer Science from DePaul University and an MBA from the University of Chicago while working full time. He began his career in software development including projects contributing to national security with U.S Customs and UPS. Today, he runs a technology company that helps clients use smart technology to solve real-world problems. He and his wife, Shirin, are raising their four children in Barrington, where they are active in community service—including with the organization Junaid helped found, Chi-Care, which has delivered over 1 million meals to unhoused neighbors.