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Mike Simmons for Congress

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State Senator and Running for Congress in IL-09 to fight for working people. Chicago native. Proudly LGBTQ+, Ethiopian-American. 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇹 Let's do this together! Go to mikesimmons.org to sign up!

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Jul 8

I'm running for Congress to represent the communities that raised me!

I don't look like your typical member of Congress.

But let's be real. "Typical" hasn't been working for everyday people.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 14h

I was out this morning (Tues., 10/14) in West Rogers Park watching for ICE and helping our kiddos and parents get safely to school before heading to get the Amtrak to Springfield for veto session. Inspired to see many people in the community at intersections and on bikes all around our schools.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 4d

Outraged that ICE violently detained a landscaper and a WGN producer this morning at the corner of Foster and Lincoln. This is the corner where I grew up. It’s a multi-ethnic working class community that is home, and that represents the best of America, and none of our neighbors deserve this.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 5d

NEW ENDORSEMENT! I’m thrilled to be endorsed by American Ethiopian PAC! I’m fighting to become the first Ethiopian-American in Congress. Representation is powerful: I’ll champion our diverse and beautiful immigrant communities all over the 9th District just like the ones who raised and shaped me. 📣📣

Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 5d

I’m at Sullivan High School with Ald. Maria Hadden and community volunteers who are helping our students and family with safe passage. ICE has been in Rogers Park today and has detained neighbors. Please know your rights and report ICE sightings at 855-435-7693. We have to protect each other now.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 8d

NEW ENDORSEMENT! Excited to receive the endorsement of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 and the nearly 10,000 members who keep our buses running across Chicago and its suburbs

As a lifelong user of public transit, I will be a strong transit champion in Congress for the 9th District!

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 9d

The government is shutdown so Republicans can defund Medicaid, but ICE still endangers us all: from smoke grenades near schools, to arresting an Alderperson without cause, to shooting a woman in just the last 3 days.

We don’t need masked federal thugs in our city. Hands off Chicago. Abolish ICE.

Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 14d

I’m running to serve with and for the people of IL-09: this is YOUR campaign. With our first fundraising deadline today, we need your help to send the strongest message possible about our people-powered campaign.

Chip in at mikesimmons.org and help fuel our fight for authentic representation in DC!

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 16d

NERD ALERT: I just rode on Ridge Boulevard in Evanston for the first time! YES to bike positive public spaces!

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 16d

We'll be on WBEZ's In The Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow (Monday) at 9am talking E-bike/E-scooter safety with @betterstreetschicago.org and @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social mmonsil.bsky.social. Listen in at www.wbez.org

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 19d

Proud to be endorsed by @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social in this race and to continue down the path of progress: LGBTQ+ voices belong in the halls of power, and I will use mine to protect all of our rights and freedoms.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you @latimes.com for including me in their coverage of LGBTQIA+ candidates running for office nationwide. Our community remains under attack by Republicans and SCOTUS while being used as a scapegoat by out-of-touch Democrats. We need more LGBTQIA+ representation at every level of government!

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Sep 13

It was a beautiful and historic day in Skokie last week when neighbors and activists came together to speak out and heal in light of Donald Trump’s invasion of Chicagoland.

Thank you to Indivisible Skokie for the beautiful resistance. Generations from now will be proud of how we are showing up!

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Sep 8

These little kiddos saw me getting petition signatures and gave me lemonade and some barbecue then created their own “petition,” which I gladly signed! Definitely the most magical moment from this weekend!

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Sep 5

Current mood. We are not playing. Chicago does not break. Chicago is unbreakable. No occupation of us and our people. No ICE raids. No federal troops. Build schools. Invest in community safety and wellness. Stop playing with our lives.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Sep 4

I had a blast at Buffalo Grove Days chatting with neighbors one by one about how I’ll fight for every single community across the 9th CD.

These are terrible times but I find immense joy every day in meeting new people from across the myriad communities comprising our district.

Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Sep 1

Never underestimate the unbreakable spirit of the labor movement and ordinary Chicagoans.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Sep 1

I was proud to stand in solidarity with countless brave labor leaders, organizers, and everyday people who took to the streets in Chicago to send a clear message to Donald Trump: we’re united standing with workers and in BEATING BACK fascism and the unlawful occupation of our beloved city.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Aug 31

I’m about to hop on DuSable Lake Shore Drive for the annual Bike The Drive Event!

I’m running for Congress as a passionate cyclist who will bring gusto to the fight for safer roads for those who bike! Let’s roll!

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Aug 27

Donald Trump, keep Chicago out your mouth. No National Guard in Chicago.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Aug 25

As a staunch advocate for public transit, I’m calling on my colleagues to convene for a special session immediately so we can fully fund Chicagoland public transit.

Our transit operators and the millions depending on them shouldn’t have to sit in anxiety week to week worried about service cuts.

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you!!!

Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Aug 22

Come to Skokie on Sunday to join me and friends and neighbors to help us get signatures so Mike Simmons can get on the ballot for Congress! Weather is supposed to be perfect ☀️☀️☀️

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Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Aug 17

☺️☺️☺️ thank you!!

Mike Simmons for Congress @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social · Aug 17

Petitions, petitions, petitions.

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