Thank you to everyone who was part of and voted for our campaign. I will never forget you.
Less than 5 hours until polls close! I’ve spent all day talking with voters in Peoria and McLean Counties, rain and wind be damned, and chatted with local journalists covering this historic election. If you’re in line by 7 PM, you can vote. Stay in line and make your voice heard!
Good morning to everyone in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District!
Today is the day we can start turning things around.
End this war. Stop the tariff madness. Make it easier to raise a family. Get big money out of our political system.
That’s what we’re fighting for.
I ask for your vote.
For 19 months I’ve held open town halls across all 21 counties of the 16th District, listening to Democrats, Independents & Republicans. Darin LaHood hasn’t held a real town hall in nearly a decade. American democracy isn’t about a family dynasty. I’ve shown up. He’s been hiding.
Ours is the campaign for working people: those who build, teach, fix, grow, and serve. I’m a mechanic’s son who’s harvested crops, cooked meals, and served struggling families. Thanks to labor for your support. The fight for the working class doesn’t end November 3, and neither does my commitment.
Talking with young people across the district is one of the best parts of this campaign. They have the most at stake in the decisions we make now. I loved meeting students from my alma mater, Hononegah High School, and hearing their questions and concerns. Grateful for an open, honest conversation!
Great joining friends and fellow candidates at GOTV rallies in Peoria and Rockford! Make your voting plan now: early voting runs through Nov 2. Too late to mail your ballot—drop it at your local election authority’s drop box. Need a ride to the polls? Contact us and we’ll get you there!
You can’t fight corruption as a cog in a corrupt machine. Darin LaHood takes most of his money from out-of-state corporate PACs and does their bidding. My campaign is funded by regular Illinoisans, with zero corporate PAC money, because I answer to you. Two clear choices. I ask for your vote. #IL16
Darin LaHood can call in as many cabinet secretaries and national figures to boost his lackluster campaign as he wants, but the one thing he won’t do is meet with YOU.
He’s too afraid of the people he represents to hold town halls. He said as much during our debate. 🧵 1/4
Less than a week to go! Bring a neighbor, family, your crew to the polls. Great voting early with friends and supporters yesterday. I’m committed to being the independent voice #IL16 deserves, not a career politician answering to corporate donors & party bosses. Vote over the next six days. Onward!
Seven days left to flip #IL16! Head to your early vote location and get it done. Voting early frees up volunteers to reach folks who won’t decide until November 3. We have a real shot, so do your part. Thank you, fired-up folks across all 21 counties of the 16th District. Let’s win this!
Proud to earn endorsements from AFGE and NTEU! They represent the workers who keep our government running. While my opponent stays silent on the Trump administration’s assault on collective bargaining, I’ll fight to restore workers’ right to bargain for living wages and good benefits in IL16.
IL16, two big get-out-the-vote rallies this week! Tomorrow, Oct 26, I’m joining Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Peoria. Wednesday, Oct 28, I’m with Rep. Eric Sorensen and our labor friends in Rockford. Help us flip this district in the final push! Come out to the one nearest you. Event links below ⬇
Congrats to Darin LaHood on an endorsement he worked so hard to earn. He voted six times against ending the Iran war and for the Canada trade war that cost families thousands. He votes with Trump 100% of the time and hasn’t held a town hall in nearly a decade. I’ll serve you, not the President
Many people know I'm the executive director of Project First Rate, where I help young people get into good-paying blue-collar apprenticeships and careers.
But here's a bit more about my background and what I've done for my community over the last 15+ years.
During Farm Bill debate, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna led an amendment to remove pesticide-industry liability protections. It passed 280–142 with bipartisan support.
Darin LaHood voted no while cashing massive campaign campaign checks from pesticide manufacturers. He serves their interests, not ours.
Great sitting down with Rod Thorson on WLPO this morning! We talked about expanding rural healthcare, creating economic opportunities so young people can build lives in their hometowns, and more. I appreciate the conversation and look forward to coming back as IL-16’s next representative!
Huge news in our fight to flip #IL16! The Illinois Education Association and Illinois Federation of Teachers have endorsed our campaign.
I’m proud to stand with the educators and support staff doing some of the most important work in our communities. Thank you, IEA & IFT!
Darin LaHood admitted he wants to end Social Security for future generations. We should strengthen it instead by lifting the payroll tax cap for those making $250K and above. Since 1935, Social Security has lifted millions out of poverty. We must protect it for generations to come.
Proud to earn the endorsement of Illinois SEIU, representing thousands of workers in healthcare, home care, childcare, nursing homes & more!
Ours is the campaign for working people. Our opponent serves the elite, the entrenched, and those out to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else.
