Email from Organization Name As Tracy Chapman once said: “Give me one reason,” well… we’ll give you three. John, Illinois’ 9th District just became ground zero in the battle for the future of the Democratic Party. With Democrat Jan Schakowsky retiring, one of the safest Democratic seats in the entire country is suddenly open and forces outside of Illinois are scrambling to claim it—establishment DC power brokers, MAGA billionaires, AIPAC, and corporate lobbyists. Bushra Amiwala is running to make sure that IL-9 stays a strong, unapologetically progressive seat, not a trophy for MAGA billionaires or the DC elite. As one of the top-funded campaigns in this race, she is considered a frontrunner to be the next representative for IL-9. You might be wondering: why is Bushra the candidate Democrats should be supporting right now? As Tracy Chapman once said: “Give me one reason,” well… we’ll give you three. A new generation Democrat with real experience: Bushra started organizing against Trump’s first administration straight out of high school and she’s spent 7 years in elected office delivering for Skokie families. She’s the rare candidate who brings fresh energy to the party with day-one readiness. Democrats desperately need both in 2026. A people-first agenda that meets the moment: Bushra is fighting for the people of IL-9, not corporations and special interests. Her agenda includes: Universal healthcare Tuition free college and university Affordable housing and lower costs Ending America’s blood soaked foreign policy Abolishing ICE and holding agents accountable for their crimes MAGA & AIPAC are trying to buy this seat: Because they can’t win IL-9 with a Republican, MAGA billionaires and AIPAC are funneling money into the campaign of one of Bushra’s opponents who will fold in Congress when Trump demands it. Bushra is going toe-to-toe with these MAGA billionaires but she desperately needs the support of Democrats across the country to ensure this seat stays in the hands of a strong Democrat who will take the fight to Trump and MAGA’s extremism in Congress. Will you chip in $50, $25 or whatever you can spare to help Bushra Amiwala win this race and keep this deep-blue seat in the hands of a strong Democrat? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:  Donate $5 Donate $15 Donate $25 Donate $50 Donate $100 Donate Other Or multiply your impact with a monthly recurring donation! Thank you for your support, Team Bushra Donate Mail checks to: Bushra for Congress PO Box 911 Skokie, IL 60076 Bushra for Congress | PO Box 911 | Skokie, IL 60076 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice