Washington, Aug 2026 : Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s political organisation is set to contribute $100,000 to Democratic candidates and political causes as he prepares to remain off the November ballot for the first time in nearly a decade.
Krishnamoorthi said his organisation, Equal Opportunity Now, would distribute the funds among Democratic candidates and political groups in Illinois and other parts of the United States. The organisation operates under the registered name Reviving American Jobs Again PAC, commonly known as RAJA PAC.
“For the first time in nearly a decade, I won't be on the ballot this November,” Krishnamoorthi said in a fundraising message.
“I'll be honest — that's a strange thing to sit with. For years, asking for your vote has been how I showed up in this fight,” he added.
The fundraising message did not provide details on why Krishnamoorthi would not appear on the November ballot, nor did it identify all the candidates and organisations that would receive financial support from the PAC.
Instead, the message presented the $100,000 contribution as an effort to strengthen the Democratic Party and support a new generation of candidates seeking elected office at the congressional and other levels.
“Not being on the ballot doesn't change that belief,” Krishnamoorthi said. “If anything, it's freed me up to do something I care about just as much: help elect the next generation of Democrats who will fight for working families.”
The Illinois Democrat emphasised the importance of early financial support for candidates, particularly those attempting to establish competitive campaigns in closely contested constituencies.
“We're doing it because I know firsthand what it takes to run a campaign, and I know how much difference an early, real investment can make for a candidate who's ready to fight but needs the resources to do it,” he said.
The PAC's messaging focuses on issues including wages, employment, economic opportunity and the protection of democratic institutions. Krishnamoorthi said his political involvement would continue even though he would not be seeking a place on the November ballot.
“My name may not be on the ballot. But I'm still all in,” he said.
Krishnamoorthi was born in New Delhi and later raised in the United States. He has represented an Illinois congressional district in the US House of Representatives since January 2017 and has established himself as a prominent Indian-American voice in Congress.
During his congressional career, he has held senior roles and assignments dealing with intelligence, national security, economic policy and strategic competition with China.
His political network has also expanded beyond his own constituency, enabling his organisation to provide financial and organisational support to Democratic candidates elsewhere in the country.
The development comes as Indian-American political participation in the United States continues to grow. Members of the community have become increasingly active not only as candidates but also as donors, fundraisers and organisers supporting congressional, gubernatorial and presidential campaigns.
The upcoming November midterm elections are expected to be closely watched across the United States, with voters set to determine control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Several states are expected to witness competitive contests, increasing the importance of early fundraising and organisational support.
For Krishnamoorthi, staying off the ballot marks a departure from nearly a decade of electoral campaigning. However, his decision to redirect political resources towards other Democratic candidates signals that he intends to remain active in American politics and contribute to shaping the party's next generation of leaders.
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