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Sanjyot Dunung Enters Illinois Congressional Race to Reclaim the American Dream with Pragmatic Leadership
June 29, 2025
"Dunung’s candidacy is not just a campaign—it’s a story of determination, resilience, and community-driven leadership. For voters in Illinois’s 8th District, she offers a vision rooted in reality and guided by purpose."
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Face to Face with Sanjyot Dunung, Democrat for Congress | IL-8
June 20, 2025
"Sanjyot has never backed down from a challenge. Now she is stepping up to run for Congress in Illinois's 8th District, offering common sense solutions for working families and standing up for the American Dream."
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Sanjyot Dunung enters Illinois congressional race, pledges pragmatic economic reform
June 18, 2025
"A former member of President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Working Group on international trade, Dunung criticized what she sees as ineffective and damaging trade practices."
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Biden alums could boost their House ranks in midterm elections
June 4, 2025
"Dunung, who describes herself as ‘a pragmatic workhorse,’ said she launched her bid for Congress partly as a reaction to what she called the ‘chaos … and crony capitalism’ of the Trump administration."
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Congressional candidate Sanjyot Dunung gets ASPIRE PAC endorsement
May 30, 2025
"'She is committed to building a future that is more affordable, safer, and healthier for all Americans,' said Rep. Marilyn Strickland."
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Q&A: NU Alum talks congressional campaign, NU experience
May 30, 2025
"Her experience as an immigrant and small business owner are central to her campaign."
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Business of Politics
May 29, 2025
"Sanjyot Dunung has been endorsed by the Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Rising & Empowering Political Action Committee (ASPIRE PAC)."
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Indian American Congressional candidate Sanjyot Dunung secures important endorsement from PAC
May 28, 2025
"'Sanjyot is a leader who will fight for what’s right, and ASPIRE PAC is proud to endorse her campaign,' said ASPIRE Chair Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash)."
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ASPIRE PAC Announces Slate of Congressional Endorsements
May 27, 2025
"Sanjyot is a successful businesswoman shifting her focus to make our public institutions work better for all Americans. She’s delivered practical and innovative solutions in the private sector and is ready to deliver commonsense solutions that will help working families get ahead."
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Entrepreneur Sanjyot Dunung launches Congressional bid in Illinois’ 8th district
May 25, 2025
"Dunung is running as a first-time candidate with a message of change"
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Des Plaines business woman Sanjyot Dunung enters race for 8th Congressional district
May 19, 2025
"Dunung: 'I won’t be tied to special interests or political insiders that perpetuate the same old outcomes for our community. I will deliver new solutions for a brighter future for all Americans—one where life is more affordable, safer, and healthier.'"
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Crowded field of challengers grows as Durbin exit creates opportunities for Democrats
May 18, 2025
"Dunung said, 'I think that really what it is, is I’m not afraid to go against, not just Trump, but also the sort of sluggish bureaucracy that’s become D.C. People are tired of patronage politics. They’re tired of politics as usual.'"
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Political Roundabout...
May 15, 2025
"Dunung is CEO and founder of Atma Global, which develops and publishes global learning solutions for public and private clients. She graduated from Northwestern University, is a National Small Business Association board director, and raised three children as a single mom, including one serving in the military."
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Sanjyot Dunung launches campaign for IL-08
May 15, 2025
"In a time of real chaos and frustration with the status quo, Sanjyot is the change candidate stepping up to fight for the American Dream and put people over politics."
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Race for retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat opens up contests for Chicago-area congressional seats
May 15, 2025
"...bills herself as 'the change candidate'"
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Sanjyot Dunung Launches “Made In America” IL Congressional Bid
May 14, 2025
"Dunung’s candidacy is rooted not just in policy, but in story. Her journey—from delivering newspapers in college to leading innovative startups, from raising three sons as a single mother to influencing national trade policy - reflects a uniquely American narrative."
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Morning Digest: After a close loss, an Arizona Democrat is back for a rematch
May 14, 2025
"Dunung, who is the daughter of immigrants from India, is the founder and head of an education company that the business magazine Fast Company recently featured on its list of ‘Most Innovative Companies.’ Dunung also has served on the board of directors for the National Small Business Association."
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NU alum announces campaign for U.S. House of Representatives
May 14, 2025
"[Sanjyot] is critical of the current presidential administration and hopes to bring about economic change. She listed protecting Social Security and Medicare, honoring the commitment to military families and veterans, ensuring access to affordable healthcare and education, and fighting for reproductive freedoms as her top priorities."
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Sanjyot Dunung Announces Run For 8th District Congress
May 13, 2025
"Sanjyot Dunung, a Des Plaines business owner and entrepreneur, and the daughter of Indian immigrants, has thrown her hat into the ring to run for Congress in the 8th District as a Democrat. The 8th Congressional District appears to be an open seat as U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) recently announced he would run for the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)."
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Lingering drama in the Senate race
May 13, 2025
"'I’m running for Congress because the American Dream is under threat. People are tired of career politicians,' said Dunung."
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