Robert is running in a critical open race for Congress in Illinois.
John,
The end-of-quarter fundraising deadline hits September 30th, and we’re doing everything we can to help launch State Senator Robert Peters’ campaign with power and momentum.
Robert is running in a critical open race for Congress in Illinois’ 2nd District — and this is our chance to show that grassroots supporters are ready to elect bold, progressive leaders who get things done.
Here’s what’s at stake:
📈 If we meet our EOQ goal, we prove that Robert has real grassroots momentum — and send a message to the media and potential opponents that this campaign is for real.
💸 If we fall short, we risk giving national donors and power brokers a reason to overlook this race.
Robert has already led the fight for criminal justice reform, violence prevention, and economic justice in Illinois. He’s passed major legislation and delivered real wins for working people.
Now, he’s ready to take that fight to Washington. But first, we need to help him hit this first critical benchmark.
Will you chip in $5 or anything you can before midnight to help Robert Peters and Leaders We Deserve close the books strong?
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We endorsed Robert as our very first candidate of the 2026 cycle for a reason: he’s the kind of leader who doesn’t wait for permission to do what’s right. And he’s building a people-powered campaign that can change what’s possible — in Chicago and across the country.
Let’s finish this quarter strong. Let’s show up for Robert.
Thank you for powering this movement,
Leaders We Deserve
