Ram Villivalam
Illinois Senate, 8th District, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic. Incumbent.
Running on
His official biography says his focus is income inequality, reducing gun violence, quality education regardless of zip code, and advancing immigrant, LGBTQ, and women's rights. He has held the seat since 2019 and serves as Senate Majority Caucus Whip.
Background
Former legislative coordinator for SEIU Healthcare, outreach director for U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, and past president of the Indo-American Democratic Organization.
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