Friends,

Yesterday, I was officially sworn in to my second term as the representative for Illinois’ Sixth Congressional District.

I’d like to once again say thank YOU to everyone who was a part of this campaign that helped send me back to Washington as a member of the 117th Congress -- those who donated, who made phone calls and put up yard signs, who talked to family and friends -- thousands of volunteers that played a role in our victory.

And thank you to everyone in the Sixth District. Not just the people who voted for me, not just the people who voted for anybody, not just the people who are eligible to vote -- we’re all in this together.

It is my great privilege, and my obligation, to represent you. We had over forty town halls in my first term, and over the next two years, you can expect more town halls and accessibility from my office. In Congress, I will continue to advocate for our District on COVID relief, health care, combating climate change and job creation.

You’ve given me a tremendous amount of responsibility, and I can only hope to live up to your expectations. And while it may be my name going up on the door, I know that I’m just the current occupant.

This seat belongs to you. The “People’s House” belongs to you.

I know that you won’t give up the fight. I am proud to stand with you.

-- Sean Casten