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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 02/06/2026

Happy Pride! May this be a month of joy and resistance for every queer and trans person! 🩵🩷🤍🤎🖤♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 29/05/2026

These protections for tenants are HUGE! The RLTO has been an important backstop these past few decades but these modernizations are long overdue.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 15/05/2026

With the weather warming up, we're expecting to see an increase in ICE activity. Now is a great time to get involved with your local ICE/Migrawatch network - we need all hands on deck to keep each other safe!

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 15/05/2026

Thank you to the 60+ kids and many more parents who came out for the ride. We shall do it again.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 11/05/2026

Chicago was beautiful this Saturday! I had a ton of fun speaking with neighbors across the city about ways we can make Chicago work for everyone.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 02/05/2026

Happy International Workers Day! I am honored to be able to help marshal with @icirr.bsky.social at today's march!

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 31/03/2026

This is sickening. "Conversion therapy" is abuse. That's why Illinois banned its use on minors a decade ago, and it's why it should be banned everywhere. For more information about the harms of so-called "conversion therapy", see: www.naswnc.org/page/BanConv...

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 31/03/2026

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility everyone! As a non-binary person, I'm so glad that we have this day to celebrate the diversity and strength of our community! 🏳️‍⚧️

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State Senator Mike Simmons - IL-7th @senmikesimmons.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Alzheimer's Association, Restore Justice, UPLC, and to Bike Grid Now coming down to provide subject matter testimony, and to everyone for coming to Springfield and advocating for the needs of our communities. More updates soon - stay tuned! (2/2)

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 17/03/2026

The polls are open for Election Day! Punch #74 to vote for Sunjay Kumar for IL House District 13. Let’s send a community organizer who is invested in systemic change and social justice to Springfield! Learn more about Sunjay’s platform at sunjayforillinois.com or check out our socials!

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 16/03/2026

I’m incredibly grateful for every person who has shown up and donated to support our campaign. We couldn’t do this work without you all! Election Day is tomorrow! Find your polling information at chicagoelections.gov or visit bit.ly/SunjayVolunteer to pass out literature outside the polls!

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 13/03/2026

My campaign has also received endorsements from grassroots organizations with steadfast commitments to social and economic equality! Many of these organizations are where I got my start as a community organizer. I can't wait to bring the same energy to Springfield!

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 13/03/2026

I'm grateful that my campaign has been endorsed by progressive champions that I've long looked up to! Some of my first experiences with state and local campaigns were for these now-elected officials. I look forward to continuing to work with them as we build a more just system that works for all.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 12/03/2026

I’m running because I love this district and I want to make it work for everyone. From defending and expanding protections for marginalized communities, to fully funding public services, we need to bring progressive change to Springfield. Full platform at sunjayforillinois.com/platform !

Sunjay for Illinois Platform:
-Protecting and Expanding Rights for All
-Building an Affordable, Accessible, and Safe Community
-Making Democracy Work

Protecting and Expanding Rights for All:
-Protect Immigrants
-Strengthen Queer and Trans Rights
-Defend Abortion Access
-Solidarity with Palestine
-Religious Pluralism

Building an Affordable, Accessible and Safe Community:
-Progressive Revenue
-Affordable Housing
-Reliable Public Transit
-Fully Funded Public Education
-Address Root Causes of Violence
-Climate Resilience

Making Democracy Work:
-Participatory Democracy
-Advisory Councils
-Public Financing for Elections
-Ranked Choice Voting

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 09/03/2026

Hi friends! I’ve had this conversation several times today with people who recently moved here, and it’s important to know: People can register same day at all early voting locations!

Take Two Forms of Identification
At least one form of ID showing your current address is needed. These may include but are not limited to:
• drivers license
• bank statement
• residence contract/lease
• utility bill
• State identification card number

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 27/02/2026

I’m happy to share that our campaign has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Illinois Action! Reproductive freedom is a personal topic for me. As State Representative, I will work to ensure the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare is affordable and accessible for all.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 24/02/2026

I am fighting to keep healthcare available and accessible to marginalized communities because no one deserves to be sacrificed. Now is the time to stand up for the rights of undocumented immigrants and the queer and trans communities, not back down to the Trump agenda.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 20/02/2026

Do you want to make Illinois a stronger progressive state where immigrants and LGBTQ+ communities thrive? Join us in Rogers Park to propel Sunjay Kumar to the state legislature! You’ll meet Sunjay and learn about our fight for a progressive future in Illinois. Sign up at bit.ly/power2sunjay !

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · 11/02/2026

We’re excited to endorse @sunjayforillinois.com for the Illinois State House D-13! A public servant and community leader, Sunjay is committed to strengthening local services, investing in infrastructure, and building safer, more inclusive neighborhoods.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 05/02/2026

I'm fighting for the people that make this neighborhood so great. We need stronger protections immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks and abortion access. We need better funding for housing, healthcare, public schools and public transit. And we can do that when corporations and billionaires pay their fair share.

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The People's Lobby @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

2/3: We amplified the demands our siblings in Minnesota have made: for Target to protect their employees from being arrested and assaulted at work, and publicly call for ICE to leave our states. Target should know that there's a cost to supporting the MAGA regime.

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The People's Lobby @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

1/3: Eight of our leaders and movement allies were arrested last night as nearly 100 of us gathered outside the West Loop Target to protest Target's support of ICE.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 29/01/2026

Join us for a phone banking session tonight, or a canvassing session on Saturday! More info here: bit.ly/sunjaycanvass

bit.ly

Sunjay Kumar for 13th State House District - Canvass/Phonebank Sign Up

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 25/01/2026

Masked federal agents are kidnapping, trafficking, and abusing children. They are murdering community members in cold blood. They are doing so for explicitly white nationalist reasons under the direction of Stephen Miller. The federal government is perpetrating ethnic cleansing.

startribune.com

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 23/01/2026

Warming shelters with extended hours are available at: - Garfield Center at 10 S. Kedzie - Chicago Police District buildings CPL, Park District Buildings, and the North Area Community Service Center (845 West Wilson Avenue) are open during standard business hours.

Tips for staying warm in extreme cold. Credit: NWSChicago

Dangerous Cold Returns Thursday Night
Overview of the bitterly cold conditions expected late week

What To Expect

Dangerously Cold Temperatures and Wind Chills

Wind Chills -25 to -35° NW of I-55
Wind Chills -20 to -25° southeast of I-55

Coldest 3 AM to Noon CST Friday
Wind Chills -15° to -25° continue through Sat AM

High Risk for Hypothermia
Frozen Pipes
Frostbite in ≤ 10 Mins

What To Do
- Stay Indoors If Possible!
- Let Faucets Drip Slowly
- Check On Elderly & Other Vulnerable People
- Bring Pets Indoors

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 23/01/2026

Packed house tonight at the meeting about the proposal from Sarah's Circle for a “multi-building supportive housing campus that would anchor the block with a mix of deeply affordable apartments and on-site services for women at risk of homelessness.”

A group of people sitting and waiting to hear from presenters about the proposed project.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 22/01/2026

Hey. It's cold out there. Like, dangerously cold. Make sure you know what resources are available in case you need to get warm!

chicago.gov

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY SHIT

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Da Bears @chicagobearsx.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Caleb Williams to DJ Moore in the snow, beautiful

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 15/01/2026

Canvass season is in full swing! Join us this Saturday 1/17 at 1pm for our next canvass at Broadway Bikes. No experience necessary! Sign up at bit.ly/sunjaycanvass

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 13/01/2026

The weather this week has been pretty nice, but this Thursday is forecast to be below freezing all day. What to do? Join us over Zoom for a phonebank session! (In-person phonebanking is also available for our hardier neighbors) Get deatils at: bit.ly/aampsignup

Graphic from Sunjay for Illinois and Asian American Midwest Progressives:

PHONEBANK WITH AAMP!

bit.ly/aampsignup

Join us on THURSDAY
(1/15) from 6-8PM on
Zoom or at the AAMP
Office for our phonebank
launch party! Help us dial
our neighbors in support
of Sunjay for Illinois!

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 13/01/2026

Thank you everyone who came out Saturday! We had 30+ people door-knocking from ONE People's Campaign and Asian American Midwest Progressives, talking to neighbors about our vision of an Illinois where all of our rights are protected and where billionaires and corporations pay their fair share.

Sunjay Kumar (second from right) gives two thumbs up at the launch of the ONE People's Campaign doorknocking launch. A crowd around him holds signs reading "Sunjay for Illinois".

Sunjay Kumar (center in light-colored shirt) poses with a group at the doorknocking launch from Asian American Midwest Progressives. A crowd around him holds signs reading "Sunjay for Illinois".

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 08/01/2026

‪Grateful to the 40th Ward Neighbors and @mskellymhayes.bsky.social, @catsharpforcook.bsky.social and @andrefor40th.bsky.social among others for speaking at the vigil this evening. We will not be silent. We will keep caring for each other and fighting back against this fascist violence together.

Community members in a dark park hold up lit signs that read Resist ICE

Community members in a dark park hold up candles to commemorate Renee Nicole Good and all of our community members who have lost their lives or loved ones to immigration enforcement

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 07/01/2026

My heart breaks for Renee Good'a family and the people of Minneapolis. ICE is a violent agency that needs to be abolished. In the memory of Renee Good, Silverio Villegas-González, and all of our community members who have been taken from us, we must fight back.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 05/01/2026

Hello Bluesky! Join us this Saturday to knock doors and tell neighbors about our campaign! 10am at ONE People's Campaign office (4750 N Sheridan) or 12pm, at the Asian American Midwest Progressives office in Uptown (4716 N Broadway Street) We'll provide snacks and training! bit.ly/sunjaycanvass

A graphic for a canvass. It reads Sunjay for Illinois 2026 Campaign Kickoff with OPC and AAMP. Saturday January 10th 2026. Celebrate 2026 by joining two grassroots community organizations to knock doors this Saturday! 10am at the OPC office (4750 N Sheridan Road) or 12pm at the AAMP office (4716 N Broadway). No experience necessary, training is provided! There are two photos of cool people at canvasses during warmer times and a photo of Sunjay in a coat giving a thumbs up. There are the logos for ONE People's Campaign and Asian American Midwest Progressives. The link bit.ly/sunjaycanvass is highlighted in pink.

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Vote-by-mail registration is open for the March primary. Here’s how to apply: blockclubchi.co/495kLmt

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 18/12/2025

I’m proud to be endorsed by ONE People's Campaign for the 13th State House District! We will be hosting a joint canvass launch on January 10, which you can sign up for at bit.ly/opclaunch1

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48th Ward Neighbors for Justice @48thneighbors.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

📰 BREAKING NEWS 🗞️ 48th Ward Neighbors for Justice is proud to endorse Sunjay Kumar for State Representative!

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 15/12/2025

I had a wonderful day in the community on Saturday, starting with a craft pop-up to raise money for a family in Gaza, canvassing and getting to see holiday decorations, and capping it off with the St Lucia festival at the Swedish American Museum!

The St Lucia festival at the Swedish American Museum, with a girl in a white gown wearing a crown of candles, standing at the front of a choir of more people holding candles and singing.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

A deeply sad morning, with heartbreaking mass killings in Providence & Sydney. Innocent students killed in a classroom. At least 11 people by gunmen at a Hanukkah celebration. Too many guns here. Frightening levels of antisemitism globally. So much senseless violence & hate.

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 07/12/2025

Wear your best sparkling outfit or sweater and come enjoy a delicious dinner in Uptown's Asia on Argyle neighborhood. Come join us if you can! Monday 12/8 at 7-9pm, 4936 N Broadway secure.actblue.com/donate/sunja...

furama uptown

MONDAY DEC 8 at 7pm

DO THE NEEDFUL

SEQUINS AND SOLIDARITY:
A Fundraiser Dinner with Sunjay Kumar
PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE FOR ILLINOIS STATE REP DISTRICT 13

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The People's Lobby @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Meet Fashy the Clown, our giant ICE puppet mascot designed by Chio Cabrera. At our AT&T actions last week, Fashy drew attention to the telecom giant's contracts with ICE, CBP, and DHS and why we must stand up for our Black, brown, and immigrant communities in Illinois.

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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic. It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.

Graphic that reads: "The average hourly wage necessary to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the United States is $28.17. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25." -- National Low Income Housing Coalition

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Sunjay in Uptown @sunjayforillinois.com · 30/11/2025

Join us for our Sequins & Solidarity Dinner on Monday, December 8th at Furama! Break out your shimmery, glittery garb and come celebrate our movement! Register at bit.ly/SunjayHoliday ✨ See you there! ✨

You're invited to...

Sequins & Solidarity
Dinner with Sunjay

Monday, December 8
7-9 PM

Furama Uptown
4936 N Broadway

Wear something shimmery, and join the movement to send a South Asian progressive to Springfield!

Tickets at bit.ly/SunjayHoliday

SUNJAY FOR ILLINOIS

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