Rising Indian American Leader Runs for Congress in Illinois
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's Indian American heritage and progressive platform drive his bid for re-election in Illinois. Explore how his background shapes his political vision.
Raja Krishnamoorthi, a second-generation Indian American, is running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois' 8th Congressional District. His Indian heritage and progressive policy positions have made him a rising figure in the Democratic party.
Krishnamoorthi's parents immigrated to the United States from India in the 1960s, settling in the Chicago suburbs. He grew up in a tight-knit Indian American community, which has significantly influenced his political identity and worldview. As a child of immigrants, Krishnamoorthi developed a deep appreciation for the opportunities America offers and a desire to give back to the country that welcomed his family.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
