A diverse coalition of Latino elected officials, business owners, and community leaders from across Illinois gathered on May 28, 2025, at the iconic Little Village Arch to endorse U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in his bid for the U.S. Senate.

Led by former Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04), the coalition pledged to activate and mobilize Latino communities statewide in support of Krishnamoorthi’s campaign. At the event, speakers energized the crowd with chants of “¡Raja no se raja!”—Spanish for “Raja doesn’t back down”—highlighting his track record of championing Illinois families and standing firm against political adversaries, including former President Donald Trump.

“Raja has spent his entire career fighting to better the lives of working families in Illinois. Raja’s lived experience, unflinching advocacy for the underserved, and tireless work ethic are all reasons that I’m proud to support his candidacy for the U.S. Senate,” said former Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04). “Raja has proven time and again that he is the fighter that Illinois’s Latino community needs and, once elected, I know that he will deliver results!”

“These leaders represent the very best of our community: the dreamers and the doers who will do whatever it takes to support themselves, their families, and their neighbors,” said Rep. Krishnamoorthi. “I was honored to stand alongside them today under the iconic Little Village Arch, and once elected to the U.S. Senate, I look forward to working with them to deliver for all Illinois communities. Together, we will ensure that every family has the opportunity to realize the American Dream.”

“Raja has the experience and the proven record to make a real difference for working families in Illinois,” said Commissioner George Cardenas. “In Congress, he has fought to hold corporate interests accountable and uplift those who need a helping hand, all the while remaining accessible to the community — I know he will do the same in the U.S. Senate. I am proud to be on Team Raja!”

“Time and again, I have watched Raja deliver results for his constituents in Illinois 8th district,” said Schaumburg Assessor-Elect Victor Morales. “A fearless protector of the American Dream, I am proud to endorse Raja for the U.S. Senate because I know that he will fight for every Illinois family just as he would his own. A longtime champion of working people, immigrants, and families just trying to get by, I know that Raja will be an excellent U.S. Senator.”

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