Hi, Name,
I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to you today because I need your support more than ever.
Recently, during a joint media interview, my opponent, Democratic incumbent Bill Foster, made a statement that deeply troubled me. He complained that I am "blathering on about my Illinois roots." You can watch the video here.
This comment not only undermines my personal story but also disrespects the very essence of what it means to be a proud Chicagoan.
You can donate to our campaign here.
Let me share with you a bit about my journey. My family and I moved to the Chicago suburbs in 1988, and this place has been my home ever since. I am proud to have attended school here, including earning my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois Chicago. This is where I bought my first home, where I married my wife, and where we welcomed our first child into the world.
After attending law school and kicking off my human rights career out of state, I returned to Illinois to care for my father, who suffers from late-stage Parkinson's disease. It's here, in the heart of the Chicago suburbs, that I am raising my children, just as I was raised.
I invite you to watch this video, where I share my story.
I am proud of my roots in Illinois. They are not something to be dismissed or trivialized. They are an integral part of who I am and why I am running for Congress—to represent the values and aspirations of the people of Illinois's 11th Congressional District.
But I cannot do this alone. I need your help to ensure that my voice—and the voices of all Illinoisans—are heard loud and clear in Washington. Your support is crucial to our success.
You can donate to our campaign here, even $1 will help. Will you stand with me?
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
— Qasim Rashid
