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Sam Polan for Congress

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Sam Polan, candidate for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Paid for by Sam Polan for Congress.

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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Statement from Sam Polan on the actions in Iran
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
On the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I still believe in people. I still believe in democracy. But belief isn’t enough
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
My Statement on the disturbing article from WSJ about DNI Tulsi Gabbard
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Come join me at Will's Place on February 4th at 9 am for a good cup of ☕ and lots of talk about the 9th Congressional District
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
The average first-time homebuyer used to be 23. Now it’s 40. That’s not a lifestyle shift. That’s a systems failure.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Statement from Sam Polan on the Protests in Iran The Iranian people have the same fundamental rights as people everywhere: the right to live in freedom, dignity, and self-determination. For decades, those aspirations have been met with repression at home and violence exported abroad.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Statement from Sam Polan on Federal Reserve Independence “For more than a century, American economic strength and prosperity have gone hand in hand with an independent Federal Reserve. The Fed’s independence is not a technical detail or a bureaucratic preference.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Statement from Sam Polan on Recent U.S. Actions in Venezuela Chicago, IL - The recent actions taken by the United States in Venezuela raise serious questions that deserve clear, public answers.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
I’m horrified by the antisemitic attack in Sydney targeting people gathered to celebrate Hanukkah. Antisemitism is on the rise globally, and it is unacceptable.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Our fundamental rights allow us to determine our lives and our futures. The idea that the government can limit those rights—especially when it comes to the most personal decisions—is ridiculous. I won't stop fighting until we protect your right to make your own choices.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
I’m not taking orders from special interests. If you want a leader who focuses on solving real issues like housing, health care, and rising costs, join my fight. Every donation is a vote for serious, honest politics. Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Young people are living in a time that is, simply put, not normal. They have every right to be frustrated. It's also an invitation for a new generation of leaders to step up and get to work. Read my letter to young people on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
The US isn’t showing up. And when we don’t step up, our allies lose trust in us. When I was deployed, I saw how our global relationships impact all of us here at home. We need leaders who are ready to rebuild trust around the world.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
My career taught me a basic lesson: leadership is about stepping up. The challenges ahead are real and hard. We need new leadership that has the ability to get things done.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Things are harder for younger generations than they were decades ago. It’s not just in your head. We’re taking on loads of debt to get an education, and owning a home feels out of the question. Institutions are broken. Now it’s up to us to make the American Dream within reach.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Democrats, we lost the election because we stopped listening to Americans. No excuses. No magical thinking. It's time to take responsibility and step back into the arena. Read the full message on substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
We can take on the biggest fights when we work together. That’s why we’re talking to families all across Wilmette, Evanston, Rogers Park, and Skokie. If you’re ready to be part of the change, join us. Volunteer here: sampolan.com/volunteer
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
In the Army, I saw what happens when people can’t access mental health care. Now students are afraid those resources are disappearing. I got help when I needed it — and I’ll fight to make sure others can too. Mental health is public health. It must be funded and prioritized.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The world we’re handing over to students is a mess, and they know it. They feel the instability and chaos because it’s real. Leaders have failed to hold up their end of the deal. It’s time to stop talking about them and start listening.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The federal government continues to use hunger as leverage, and this time it is to pressure states over immigration data. That is not how serious policy should be made. We need leaders who stand their ground without putting families in the middle of political fights. bit.ly/48xM5cC
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Trump administration will block SNAP management funds for blue states
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said officials won’t send money to administer food stamps to states that don’t share information about benefits recipients with the federal government.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Giving Tuesday is a reminder that when we show up for one another, real change happens. Please pitch in whatever you can so we can get to work: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
I recently visited ETHS to speak with an AP Government class. These conversations are one of my favorite parts of this job. Students ask smart, thoughtful questions and it’s a reminder that we’re building a future for them.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Leadership isn’t power. It’s trust, service, and taking care of your own. That’s how I’ll lead in Congress — but I need your help to get there. If you can, chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Appreciating all of the local businesses in our community this #SmallBusinessSaturday. They're the backbone of our neighborhoods — creating jobs, supporting families and keeping our community strong. Support them today, and every day.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving! I hope your holiday is full of time with good food and laughter with friends and family.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
My thoughts are with the National Guard members and their families. Violence is always unacceptable, and never the answer. apnews.com/article/nati...
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Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
FBI Director Kash Patel says two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot just blocks from the White House are still alive and in critical condition.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Honored to be endorsed by Illinois Veterans for Change. Veterans fought for our rights, and we owe them support when they come home. Help us fight for them: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
It was great to meet so many of you and hear more about the issues most important to you. Can't wait to get out in the community and hear from more of you. #IL09
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Family is everything to me. As the holiday season approaches, I’m reminded of how much I have to be grateful for and how much work we still have ahead of us to build a better future for every family.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I'm not a politician. And right now, we don't need one. We need someone ready to step up, put in the hard work and defend people who can't defend themselves. I'm ready to serve you, #IL09.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Complicated problems are complicated. And that's okay. Waiting for the perfect solution is how progress dies. Sometimes you move forward, learn and keep improving. That’s how real leadership works.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
ICYMI: Last week, I joined Joan Esposito for Live, Local and Progressive on Heartland Signal and WCPT820 to discuss why working across parties is the only way we move forward. You can catch it here: omny.fm/shows/joan-e...
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Sam Polan - Joan Esposito Live, Local & Progressive
Joan Esposito is joined by Sam Polan, U.S. Army veteran and former Pentagon policy adviser, who is now a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and…
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I spent nine years in the military surrounded by real professionalism and integrity. Using the National Guard as a political prop in Chicago is a disgrace. Our service members deserve better.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Great to spend time with residents at Sherman Plaza in Evanston last night. Always good to listen, learn, and talk about the issues that matter most to our community.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
People have a right to protect themselves. But no one should live in fear of gun violence. If we start leading with common sense, we can have guns and we can have safety.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Just finished up with Live, Local and Progressive. Thank you Joan Esposito for having me on!
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
At 4:30 PM, I'll be joining Joan Esposito to sit down for Live, Local and Progressive. I hope you'll tune in: www.wcpt820.com/listen-live/
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Some ideas are too big for social media, but are too important to leave unsaid. Something new is coming soon. Stay tuned.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Veterans don’t serve for attention or applause. They serve because this country is worth protecting. I’ve worn the uniform, and I’d do it again. This Veterans Day, remember those who served, those still serving, and those who never made it home. Freedom isn't free.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
This shutdown and families losing SNAP has made one thing clear: families are stretching every dollar and it's still not enough. The government should be working to make life more affordable for the people who make this country run. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
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Rising grocery prices dampen holiday cheer, how some Chicagoans are coping
The Sun-Times has been checking the prices of 35 common grocery items at four Chicago stores the past year, and most items have not become cheaper.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Government is to serve the people, not talk over them. Too many Democrats have stopped listening. I'm running to change that. I want to hear directly from you about what you need from your leaders. #IL09
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I took an oath to defend the Constitution and I meant it. Commitment isn't about words, it's standing firm when it counts and protecting the people and principles that define this country.
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Everyone wants leadership that listens and gets things done. I'm ready to be that kind of leader, but I need your support to get there. If you can, please contribute to my campaign today: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
SNAP benefits are a lifeline, not a bargaining chip. Policymakers using SNAP to play games completely disregard the lives of working families, individuals with disabilities and seniors. Stop using lives for leverage and fix this. www.sampolan.com/news/il-9-co...
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Sam Polan for Congress @polan4congress.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
I was born and raised in this district. I know the people, the challenges and the stakes. Right now, we need fighters who will fight for this community and do the right thing.
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