Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., who recently embarked on his campaign for the US Senate to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced May 21, 2025, the formation of “Mayors for Raja,” a coalition of current and former Illinois mayors committed to electing him.
The coalition includes nearly two dozen mayors from across Illinois, stretching from Chicago’s northern suburbs to downstate — all supporting Raja because of his proven ability to represent all of Illinois and deliver crucial resources for families everywhere.
“I am honored to have the support of this long and growing list of mayors from across Illinois who spend every single day fighting for their residents,” Krishnamoorthi said in the press release sent from his rajaforil.com campaign.
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“Local leaders know their communities better than anyone, and I have been proud to fight on behalf of these mayors and their communities throughout my time in Congress. I look forward to continuing that essential partnership to deliver for all of Illinois as our next Senator.”
Numerous Mayors including two Indian Americans, and a couple of former Mayors, made statements of support for Krishnamoorthi, lauding his experience and his agenda while in Congress over the years, that kept priorities of various cities front and center.
Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati of Moline, Illinois, said, “Raja is a candidate for all of Illinois. With roots downstate and a clear track record of delivering for Illinois, he’s the kind of fighter that Moline needs. While others talk about fighting for Illinois, Raja’s actions speak for themselves,” going further to add, “Raja understands the importance of protecting the American Dream so that every Illinois family has the chance to succeed because he himself has lived it. I am proud to be on Team Raja, and I look forward to working with him as our next Senator.”
“Raja Krishnamoorthi is the U.S. Senator that Illinois needs right now. An unflinching advocate for working people, families, small business owners, and seniors, I know that Raja will do whatever it takes to stand up for our communities in the Senate,” said Lincolnwood Mayor Jesal Patel. “When it comes to addressing our most pressing problems – affordable housing, public safety, education, and more — there is no one I’d rather have fighting for Illinois than Raja.”
Members of the “Mayors for Raja” coalition include: Mayor Dave Brady, Bedford Park; Mayor Rod Craig, Hanover Park; Mayor Tom Dailly, Schaumburg; Mayor Clarence “CC” DeBold, Shorewood; Mayor Jimmy Dillon, West Peoria; Mayor Larry Herman, Oak Brook Village; Mayor Tom Hundley, Addison; Mayor Dave Kaptain, Elgin; Mayor Paula McCombie, South Barrington; Mayor Bill McLeod, Hoffman Estates; Mayor John Noak, Romeoville; Mayor Jesal Patel, Lincolnwood; Mayor David Pileski, Roselle; Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati, Moline; Mayor Kevin Richardson, Lake Barrington; Mayor Joe Roudez, University Park; Mayor Lara Sanoica, Rolling Meadows; Former Mayor Steve Chirico, Naperville; Former Mayor Larry Hartwig, Addison; Former Mayor Gopal Lalmalani, Oak Brook.