Sunjay in Uptown

@sunjayforillinois.com

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Uptown community organizer and bus apologist.

A person in a JCUA shirt and a Jeff Bezos puppet mask says "I'm Jeff Bezos and I hate progressive revenue because I'm evil."
A selfie of me with the NUNA flyer. The cleanup day will be next Sunday, May 17th at 10am at the intersection of Argyle and Magnolia.
A photo of a beach and Lake Michigan. This is 31st Street Beach.
A selfie I took with two other Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago members. We're holding clipboards and I'm wearing the same AJC muscle shirt as before. We look cute and summery!
A group of Asian American neighbors standing in front of Bittenhand in Bridgeport. I'm in the back row wearing a black Asian Americans Advancing Justice muscle shirt. We are holding clipboards.
A picture of neighbors in front of the 33rd Ward United Working Families office. Debby Pope, an older white woman in a purple shirt and white hair, is holding a Hands Off Chicago sign. Others are holding signs that say Debby Pope for District 2B on them. I am standing on the right side in a white t-shirt and black shorts holding a blue Debby Pope sign.
A panoramic photo of the Chicago skyline from the south east. I was on the lake shore path south of the museum campus kind of near McCormick place
A picture of Lake Michigan with a concrete switchback ramp in the foreground. I went by the lake on my way home from the May Day march
A large crowd of people in Chicago's Union Park chanting "Abolish ICE"
Sunjay for Illinois Platform: -Protecting and Expanding Rights for All -Building an Affordable, Accessible, and Safe Community -Making Democracy Work
Take Two Forms of Identification At least one form of ID showing your current address is needed. These may include but are not limited to: • drivers license • bank statement • residence contract/lease • utility bill • State identification card number
Tips for staying warm in extreme cold. Credit: NWSChicago Dangerous Cold Returns Thursday Night Overview of the bitterly cold conditions expected late week What To Expect Dangerously Cold Temperatures and Wind Chills Wind Chills -25 to -35° NW of I-55 Wind Chills -20 to -25° southeast of I-55 Coldest 3 AM to Noon CST Friday Wind Chills -15° to -25° continue through Sat AM High Risk for Hypothermia Frozen Pipes Frostbite in ≤ 10 Mins What To Do - Stay Indoors If Possible! - Let Faucets Drip Slowly - Check On Elderly & Other Vulnerable People - Bring Pets Indoors
A group of people sitting and waiting to hear from presenters about the proposed project.
Sunjay Kumar introduces themself from the AAMP office, and invites you to join the next weekly canvas by following the link in the post.
Graphic from Sunjay for Illinois and Asian American Midwest Progressives: PHONEBANK WITH AAMP! bit.ly/aampsignup Join us on THURSDAY (1/15) from 6-8PM on Zoom or at the AAMP Office for our phonebank launch party! Help us dial our neighbors in support of Sunjay for Illinois!
Sunjay Kumar (second from right) gives two thumbs up at the launch of the ONE People's Campaign doorknocking launch. A crowd around him holds signs reading "Sunjay for Illinois".
Community members in a dark park hold up lit signs that read Resist ICE
A graphic for a canvass. It reads Sunjay for Illinois 2026 Campaign Kickoff with OPC and AAMP. Saturday January 10th 2026. Celebrate 2026 by joining two grassroots community organizations to knock doors this Saturday! 10am at the OPC office (4750 N Sheridan Road) or 12pm at the AAMP office (4716 N Broadway). No experience necessary, training is provided! There are two photos of cool people at canvasses during warmer times and a photo of Sunjay in a coat giving a thumbs up. There are the logos for ONE People's Campaign and Asian American Midwest Progressives. The link bit.ly/sunjaycanvass is highlighted in pink.
Sunjay Kumar announces their recent endorsement for Illinois’s 13th State House District by ONE People’s Campaign, a grassroots community-based organizations fighting to elect progressives on Chicago’s north side and advance progressive policies.
A craft pop-up supporting a family Gaza
furama uptown MONDAY DEC 8 at 7pm DO THE NEEDFUL SEQUINS AND SOLIDARITY: A Fundraiser Dinner with Sunjay Kumar PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE FOR ILLINOIS STATE REP DISTRICT 13
You're invited to... Sequins & Solidarity Dinner with Sunjay Monday, December 8 7-9 PM Furama Uptown 4936 N Broadway Wear something shimmery, and join the movement to send a South Asian progressive to Springfield! Tickets at bit.ly/SunjayHoliday SUNJAY FOR ILLINOIS
MEET THE CANDIDATES Illinois House District 13 In the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary, five candidates are vying to occupy the 13th District state House of Representatives seat vacated by Hoan Huynh: • Adam Braun (www.braunforil.com) • Ridge Knapp (www.ridgeforl3.com) • Sunjay Kumar (www.sunjayforillinois.com) • James O'Brien (www.jamesforillinois.com) • Demerike Palecek (www.demiforillinois.com) Indivisible Lincoln Square will host an in-person candidate forum on Tuesday, November 25, in Sulzer Library auditorium from 6 to 7:30 pm. Please come to hear what these candidates have to say and ask them any questions you might have. Scan the QR code to register so we know how many to expect. Time: Tuesday, November 25 6 - 7:30 pm CST Location: Sulzer Library auditorium 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
A crowd of people peacefully protesting ICE
SUNJAY FOR ILLINOIS House District 13 "Hi, I'm Sunjay Kumar and I'm running for IL State REpresentative in House District 13!" sunjayforillinois.com
Sunjay's statement on the closure of Weiss Memorial Hospital Weiss Memorial Hospital has been a pillar of our community for many decades. My family has relied on Weiss's emergency room for care a number of times, and were always treated with professionalism and respect. For my family and so many others, particularly those who rely on Medicaid and Medicare, losing Weiss not only makes it harder to access healthcare, it means losing a trusted community institution. I join the Coalition to Save Weiss Hospital, a coalition of neighbors, community organizations, and healthcare workers in demanding that Dr. Manoj Prasad file an appeal and use those resources to reopen the hospital. Our neighbors deserve access to healthcare in our community.
3 people collecting signatures on clipboards taking a group selfie. Sunjay is on the right, wearing a bicycle helmet and campaign pin.
Sunjay for Illinois Campaign Launch Party Sunday, September 21 Holiday Club 1-4pm Join Sunjay & neighbors to celebrate the launch of his people-powered campaign, featuring special guests! Tickets include food and beverage Register at bit.ly/SunjayLaunch
SUNJAY FOR ILLINOIS CANVASS AT CHASE PARK! Join us to talk to our neighbors about issues in the district and collect signatures to get Sunjay on the ballot! No experience necessary, and training will be provided. Just bring a fully charged phone with minivan app downloaded! SUNDAY September 14, 2025 TIME 10:00AM-12:00PM CHASE PARK Meet at Clark/Leland Sign up at bit.ly/sunjaycanvass
A picture of the town hall - Alderman Matt Martin is on the right and is standing and holding a microphone. From right to left there are four more speakers sitting in tall chairs, with a TV in the middle showing a slide that says "Invest in Public Transit." The speakers from right to left are: Active Transportation Alliance's Amy Rydell, Representative Eva-Dina Delgado, Representative Kelly Cassidy, and Representative Ann Williams.
Sunjay holding a sign reading “ICE out of Chicago” before the protest.
Bike decor self-help station at 4100 N Paulina block party.
Chai and Chat Fundraiser with Sunjay Sunday, September 14 at 1-3pm Location shared upon registration Come learn about Sunjay's vision to protect immigrants, trans rights, & abortion access, and how he will fight to fund affordable housing, public transit, & education for all! Tickets at bit.ly/SunjayParty914 Hosted by Chris and Pooj! Come try our homemade chai! Sunjay for Illinois