Indian American Sanjyot Dunung, Congressional candidate for Illinois 8th District, received the endorsement of Vote Common Good, a leading national organization mobilizing faith-driven voters toward candidates who it evaluates as prioritizing the common good.
This endorsement, in addition to the recent ASPIRE (Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Rising & Empowering Political Action Committee (ASPIRE PAC), her campaign announced May 28 (www.sanjyotforcongress.com.), this new Vote Common Good endorsement marks a significant moment for Dunung’s campaign as it continues to gain momentum among voters seeking commonsense solutions, responsible change, and shared common values, a press release from the candidate’s office said.
“Sanjyot is precisely the kind of leader our movement seeks to uplift. Her commitment to people, her passion for community service, and her vision for an America where all voices are heard align perfectly with our mission, “Robb Ryerse, political director of Vote Common Good, is quoted saying in the press release. “We believe she will champion policies that serve not only Illinois’ 8th District, but the common good of all Americans.”
Vote Common Good selected Dunung after a review of her campaign priorities, community engagement, and vision for 21st-century governance.
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“I’m passionate about building bridges across our communities by focusing on our shared values,” said Dunung. “I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of Vote Common Good. Their work reminds us all that politics is, at its heart, a moral calling—a call to care for our neighbors and to build a society where every person can thrive. I am committed to representing the people of Illinois’ 8th District with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to the public good.”
Dunung is the daughter of Indian immigrants and was raised in Des Plaines, Ill. A small business owner, Dunung has three sons. She is a social scientist and educator, who has served on Biden’s foreign policy working group focused on international trade and serves on the Boards of National Small Business Association and Truman Center for National Policy.