Robert Peters

Robert Peters endorsed by Indivisible Chicago South Side

Proud to be endorsed by @indivchisouth.bsky.social. This is a campaign that is powered by grassroots organizing, and that’s what Indivisible is all about.

Robert peters democrat for congress proudly endorsed by elizabeth warren

Elizabeth Warren is a hero of mine. As right-wing forces try to buy this seat, our movement needs to stay united and fight back. I’m grateful to Sen. Warren for standing with us in this battle.

Let’s talk about the shady right wing shell PAC trying to buy this seat.

Which brings us to my guy in this race, inaugural Golden Shrugee and Friend of the Guide, State Senator Robert Peters. Longtime readers will know that in this house, we stan Robert. He’s been a progressive warrior in the State Senate since being appointed in 2019 to succeed Kwame Raoul, who was elected Attorney General. Since then, Robert has been front and center in some of the most impactful legislation coming out of Springfield. Robert led the passage of the Pretrial Fairness Act/SAFE-T Act, which ended cash bail in Illinois. He’s passed laws ending the criminalization of HIV+ status, curtailing abuses in private prisons, expanding resources available to families post-adoption, establishing a statewide public defender’s office, and so, so, so much more.

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He led the charge that ended cash bail in Illinois!

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We’re endorsing @robertpeters.bsky.social for IL-02.

A community organizer & state legislator, Peters has spent his career listening to working people & delivering for them — while taking on corporate-backed opponents & fighting to protect Social Security, Medicare, immigrants, & working families.

Why is a shady right wing super PAC trying to buy this seat for Donna Miller? This should be a red flag for every voter in this district.

AIPAC donors also funded nearly 85% of Miller’s campaign fundraising haul in the fourth quarter of 2025. “Between MAGA money, AIPAC donors and shady dark money super PACs, it’s clear that right wing forces are playing games with the Democratic primary election,” said Matthew Fisch, campaign manager for Robert Peters for Congress. “Every time you see an ad for Donna Miller on TV, you should know that pro-Trump, right wing forces paid for it. Why? Because they believe Miller is their best investment to advance their agenda to wreak havoc on our communities.” Miller’s fourth quarter Federal Election Commission report, filed Saturday night, revealed that a shocking percentage came from donors who have a history of giving to Donald Trump or AIPAC. Miller, a Cook County Commissioner, reported raising nearly $39,000.00 from Trump donors in the fourth quarter. A full listing of those donors is available here.

She also reported raising at least $875,350.92 in the fourth quarter (83% of her total) from donors who have given to AIPAC or its affiliated super PAC, the United Democracy Project, since 2023. A full listing of those donors is available here. This represents a massive spike in fundraising for Miller, who prior to this quarter, had reported raising only $242.494.02. During the previous quarter, Miller reported only $250 from a single Trump donor, and $750 from a single AIPAC donor.

AIPAC cash has popped up in the race to replace Robin Kelly in IL-02. "Affordable Chicago Now" is a SuperPAC that just organized a week ago and hasn't identified any of its donors. The PAC is supporting Donna Miller, whose donors are primarily AIPAC donors. Robert Peters' campaign emails:

Why are AIPAC and Trump donors dumping cash into my opponent’s campaign?

They’ve decided she’s their best investment opportunity. That should be a major red flag for voters in this district.

Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to expand voter registration for high schoolers Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is a trailblazer, pioneer and icon who fights for voter rights and democracy, and a new bill seeks to honor his legacy in a unique way.

Incredibly proud to be the chief sponsor of the Jesse Jackson, Sr., Young Voter Empowerment Law. While the Trump admin tries to roll back our civil rights, we’re doing just the opposite here in Illinois.

This speech sits with me as an organizer and a legislator. It inspires me to keep on fighting even when things look insurmountable.

Happy Black History Month! 2/2

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass was speaking about West Indies Emancipation as a reminder that freedom came from the struggles of enslaved Africans. 1/2

I’m shocked to hear about the passing of Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark. I got to know him as we both served on a property tax reform task force and he was always so thoughtful and passionate. Sending love to his friends and family. May his memory be for a blessing.

As we again face a rising threat of fascism, may we use this International Holocaust Remembrance Day to solemnly rededicate ourselves to fighting for a world free of the dehumanization and hate that fueled the murder of 6 million Jews, and the millions of others.

Each Saturday, we're braving the wind and snow to canvass for amazing candidates running for office, like Robert Peters for Congress and Wesam Shahed for Cook County Commissioner.

Come canvass with us! Sign up for a shift on Jan 31, Feb 7, or Feb 14 on our website.
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They’re throwing their own people under the bus because they’re feeling the pressure of our outrage.

We can’t let up now. Keep pushing.

And in the meantime, good riddance to this dangerous lunatic. We’ll see you in court when you’re prosecuted for your crimes.

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Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Robert Peters for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District! 🏘️

This isn’t complicated. My opponents should be able to say clearly and directly where they stand when it comes to funding ICE and impeaching Kristi Noem.

The fact that they haven’t says it all.

Our government has violently turned on its own populace.

The House, including 7 Democrats, just voted to keep funding these masked federal agents who are killing people in the street.

The emergency is not theoretical—it’s here. We need Dems in Congress with actual principles.

I am really proud to have earned the support of Unite Here Local 1, which represents thousands of workers in our school lunchrooms, restaurants, hotels, airports and convention centers. They’re the backbone of our economy, I’m grateful to know that they stand with me in this fight.

We've endorsed Robert Peters because he's been a champion for working families as a politician and organizer. We want to send him to DC, but he needs our help to get there.

Come canvass with us on Saturdays! Sign up for a shift on Saturday, Jan 24 or Jan 31.
https://thepeopleslobbyusa.org/events/

“Solidarity is how we win.”
State Sen. Robert Peters stood with the people at the AT&T Loves ICE action, calling out ICE violence and corporate greed.
AT&T profits off fascism—and we’re organizing to hold them accountable.
Dump ICE.

We had an amazing time canvassing for Robert Peters as he runs for Congress!

Want to join us this Saturday? We'll be canvassing up until the primaries. Check our website for more dates.

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Over 100 volunteers hit the pavement and knocked on 3,000 doors in the south suburbs last Saturday! Snow and rain couldn't keep us from canvassing for progressive candidates like Robert Peters and Wesam Shahed as they run for office.

Learn more about our endorsements on our website.

The scene unfolding in Iran is horrifying. My statement below:

3000 Doors
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3,000 doors knocked on today! We brought out nearly 100 volunteers to canvass in the south suburbs for @robertpeters.bsky.social and Wesam Shahed.

Missed out? Join us for our next canvass on Saturday, 1/17!

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We're talking with voters in the south suburbs today about State Senator @robertpeters.bsky.social as he runs for Congress and Wesam Shahed as he runs for Cook County Commissioner.

Rain or snow can't keep us away! 🌧️❄️🚪

Learn more about our endorsements: thepeopleslobbyusa.org/endorsements/

Today's murder in Minneapolis is just the latest example of the federal government perpetuating violence against civilians and terrorizing families. It's heartbreaking, infuriating, and maddening. But we can and will stand up to this terror, and we will take back our country.

Today, @robertpeters.bsky.social and I joined Chicagoans across the city in rallying against Trump’s unilateral imperialist “regime change” bombing of Venezuela as a pretext for capitalizing from their oil. We need to not repeat the atrocities of the past.