* Another contender emerges for the 8th Congressional District…

Junaid Ahmed is joining the race to replace Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in the 8th Congressional District. He’s entering the race as the likely frontrunner thanks to his built-in name ID in the district. Ahmed ran against Krishnamoorthi in 2022 and garnered nearly 30% of the vote, a notable achievement against the well-known incumbent. Ahmed’s campaign demonstrated significant grassroots support and the ability to organize to turn out the vote. He’s looking forward to building on that progress as he talks to voters across the district and outlines his plans to stand up to Donald Trump.

Progressive community leader and small-business owner Junaid Ahmed will formally launch his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District during a kickoff event where he will outline his platform and priorities for the working families of the 8th district.