Raja Krishnamoorthi

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Subramanian Raja Krishnamoorthi

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 19, 1973 (Age: 53)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Raja Krishnamoorthi holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. He began his career as a law clerk for a federal judge and later worked on Barack Obama's House and Senate campaigns. Krishnamoorthi has held various public sector roles, including serving as deputy state treasurer for Illinois and vice-chairman of the Illinois Innovation Council. He also spent several years as president of high-tech small businesses before resigning to avoid conflicts of interest.

Political Ideas

Raja Krishnamoorthi's political identity is shaped by a unique blend of technocratic innovation and grassroots advocacy, particularly in the tech and education sectors. His career trajectory, from clerking for a federal judge to leading tech startups, underscores an ideologically agile approach that prioritizes localized economic growth. Krishnamoorthi's legislative focus on anti-corruption and equitable education funding suggests a commitment to systemic integrity and social equity, yet his background in high-tech business introduces a tension between progressive ideals and capitalist pragmatism. His rhetorical style likely emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between innovation and social justice, inviting deeper inquiry into how he reconciles these seemingly disparate elements.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

Illinois Senate Democrat Primary

399,331 votes (33.10%)

Loss

Winner: Juliana Stratton

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois 8th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

172,920 votes (57.10%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Oversight and Government Reform
Intelligence
Select Comm on the Strategic Competition US and China
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Illinois's 8th congressional district election

117,880 votes (56.90%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois's 8th congressional district, 2020

186,251 votes (73.16%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois's 8th congressional district, 2018

130,054 votes (66.00%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois 8th Congressional District General Election

144,954 votes (58.31%)

Win

Illinois 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary

44,950 votes (56.99%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Illinois 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary

8,736 votes (33.82%)

Loss

Winner: Tammy Duckworth