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Rep. Ro Khanna backs Gen Z progressive Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois congressional race
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ro-khanna-backs-gen-z-progressive-illinois-congress-kat-abughazaleh/Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California endorsed progressive congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh Monday [July 28, 2025], calling the 26-year-old influencer "the absolute best that the Democratic party has to offer."
"I'm thrilled to endorse Kat Abughazaleh," Khanna said in a statement. "I look forward to working with Kat when she's elected, so that together we can defeat Donald Trump's inhumane agenda and focus on the most pressing issues facing working people."
The Gen Z newcomer is one of several Democratic contenders running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District to replace retiring incumbent Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The district spans Chicago's northwest suburbs, including the city of Evanston.
"I'm incredibly grateful to Congressman Khanna for his support, and I look forward to serving with him in Congress to deliver results for working people," Abughazaleh said. "Like Ro, I do not accept any corporate PAC money. I'm fighting for the working class, and that means not being controlled by any special interests."
"I'm thrilled to endorse Kat Abughazaleh," Khanna said in a statement. "I look forward to working with Kat when she's elected, so that together we can defeat Donald Trump's inhumane agenda and focus on the most pressing issues facing working people."
The Gen Z newcomer is one of several Democratic contenders running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District to replace retiring incumbent Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The district spans Chicago's northwest suburbs, including the city of Evanston.
"I'm incredibly grateful to Congressman Khanna for his support, and I look forward to serving with him in Congress to deliver results for working people," Abughazaleh said. "Like Ro, I do not accept any corporate PAC money. I'm fighting for the working class, and that means not being controlled by any special interests."