Mike Simmons for Congress
@mikesimmonsil.bsky.social
State Senator and Running for Congress in IL-09 to fight for working people.
Chicago native. Proudly LGBTQ+, Ethiopian-American. 🏳️🌈🇪🇹
Let's do this together! Go to mikesimmons.org to sign up!
Chicago native. Proudly LGBTQ+, Ethiopian-American. 🏳️🌈🇪🇹
Let's do this together! Go to mikesimmons.org to sign up!
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Mike Simmons for Congress
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I'm running for Congress to represent the communities that raised me!
I don't look like your typical member of Congress.
But let's be real. "Typical" hasn't been working for everyday people.
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I don't look like your typical member of Congress.
But let's be real. "Typical" hasn't been working for everyday people.
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Thanks again to @joyannreid.bsky.social for having me on her show to discuss why I’m running for Congress to represent the Illinois 9th Congressional District: I will fight for housing and healthcare for all and the complete dismantling of ICE.
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Thanks again to @joyannreid.bsky.social for having me on her show to discuss why I’m running for Congress to represent the Illinois 9th Congressional District: I will fight for housing and healthcare for all and the complete dismantling of ICE.
Launched our first volunteer canvass from our brand new office!
Thank you to Neal and all our volunteers who made tonight’s canvass so special - sign up to canvass with us next time by visiting mikesimmons.org, or swing by 1441 W Morse Ave!
Thank you to Neal and all our volunteers who made tonight’s canvass so special - sign up to canvass with us next time by visiting mikesimmons.org, or swing by 1441 W Morse Ave!
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Launched our first volunteer canvass from our brand new office!
Thank you to Neal and all our volunteers who made tonight’s canvass so special - sign up to canvass with us next time by visiting mikesimmons.org, or swing by 1441 W Morse Ave!
Thank you to Neal and all our volunteers who made tonight’s canvass so special - sign up to canvass with us next time by visiting mikesimmons.org, or swing by 1441 W Morse Ave!
BIG UPDATE: The campaign office is open! Thanks to everyone who stopped by this weekend, made the space yours by decorating and donating, and officially kicked off this next stage of the campaign.
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
BIG UPDATE: The campaign office is open! Thanks to everyone who stopped by this weekend, made the space yours by decorating and donating, and officially kicked off this next stage of the campaign.
Last Sat on Devon Ave, we heard from the people about what matters most: tariffs disrupting their businesses, ICE raids scaring their families, and the difficulties of day-to-day life right now. These places are the lifeblood of a community like Devon: I will be a champion for them in Congress.
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Last Sat on Devon Ave, we heard from the people about what matters most: tariffs disrupting their businesses, ICE raids scaring their families, and the difficulties of day-to-day life right now. These places are the lifeblood of a community like Devon: I will be a champion for them in Congress.
Congress MUST abolish ICE. After the chaos and trauma caused by these masked thugs in our neighborhood—a WGN reporter slammed to the ground, a daycare worker kidnapped out of her classroom, and countless other examples of violent acts of terror—there is no room for incremental reform.
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Congress MUST abolish ICE. After the chaos and trauma caused by these masked thugs in our neighborhood—a WGN reporter slammed to the ground, a daycare worker kidnapped out of her classroom, and countless other examples of violent acts of terror—there is no room for incremental reform.
Bitterly disappointed in the Democrats who sold us out and folded on healthcare in a backroom deal.
People will lose health insurance and premiums will skyrocket. More people will end up in the ER. I can’t stand the complacency and weak leadership in our party that refuses to FIGHT for the people.
People will lose health insurance and premiums will skyrocket. More people will end up in the ER. I can’t stand the complacency and weak leadership in our party that refuses to FIGHT for the people.
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Bitterly disappointed in the Democrats who sold us out and folded on healthcare in a backroom deal.
People will lose health insurance and premiums will skyrocket. More people will end up in the ER. I can’t stand the complacency and weak leadership in our party that refuses to FIGHT for the people.
People will lose health insurance and premiums will skyrocket. More people will end up in the ER. I can’t stand the complacency and weak leadership in our party that refuses to FIGHT for the people.
Democrats around the country are tired of cuts and capitulation: today’s deal framework is a failure and a betrayal of the millions of Americans who will lose healthcare as a result.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Democrats around the country are tired of cuts and capitulation: today’s deal framework is a failure and a betrayal of the millions of Americans who will lose healthcare as a result.
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Thank you @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social for calling to abolish ICE.
Simmons is listing off how many people in the area have been abducted. He calls on IL Congressional delegation to move to defund ICE.
“There cannot be a reformist mindset for this agency,” says State Sen. Mike Simmons. “We need to call for the abolition of ICE. … We get to write the next chapter.”
“There cannot be a reformist mindset for this agency,” says State Sen. Mike Simmons. “We need to call for the abolition of ICE. … We get to write the next chapter.”
November 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thank you @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social for calling to abolish ICE.
Here at the Illinois State Capitol where we adjourned a few hours ago at 4:30am after passing a monumental bill that FULLY FUNDS TRANSIT to the tune of $1.5 Billion, civil rights bills to counter ICE at our schools, courthouses, and hospitals, and my bill that bans 11 junk fees on renters, and more!
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Here at the Illinois State Capitol where we adjourned a few hours ago at 4:30am after passing a monumental bill that FULLY FUNDS TRANSIT to the tune of $1.5 Billion, civil rights bills to counter ICE at our schools, courthouses, and hospitals, and my bill that bans 11 junk fees on renters, and more!
On Today’s Federal Indictments of Broadview Protestors and Political Candidates:
October 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
On Today’s Federal Indictments of Broadview Protestors and Political Candidates:
MAJOR CAMPAIGN UPDATE: So proud to submit 4000 plus petition signatures to be on the ballot as a candidate for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District!
Thank you to our scrappy volunteers who organized for months to reach this milestone and thank you to every single person who signed our petition!
Thank you to our scrappy volunteers who organized for months to reach this milestone and thank you to every single person who signed our petition!
October 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
MAJOR CAMPAIGN UPDATE: So proud to submit 4000 plus petition signatures to be on the ballot as a candidate for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District!
Thank you to our scrappy volunteers who organized for months to reach this milestone and thank you to every single person who signed our petition!
Thank you to our scrappy volunteers who organized for months to reach this milestone and thank you to every single person who signed our petition!
Thank you @joyannreid.bsky.social for having me on your show to talk about fighting back against ICE, the current political moment, and my campaign for Congress!
Check out the full appearance on YouTube at MikeSimmonsForCongress!
Check out the full appearance on YouTube at MikeSimmonsForCongress!
October 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Thank you @joyannreid.bsky.social for having me on your show to talk about fighting back against ICE, the current political moment, and my campaign for Congress!
Check out the full appearance on YouTube at MikeSimmonsForCongress!
Check out the full appearance on YouTube at MikeSimmonsForCongress!
This weekend, I joined 100s of 1000s of Chicagoans angry about kidnappings by masked ICE thugs, our neighbors and families living in fear, and Donald Trump’s fascist regime.
I’m fighting every day until ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard are off our streets. Abolish ICE. Hands off Chicago.
I’m fighting every day until ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard are off our streets. Abolish ICE. Hands off Chicago.
October 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This weekend, I joined 100s of 1000s of Chicagoans angry about kidnappings by masked ICE thugs, our neighbors and families living in fear, and Donald Trump’s fascist regime.
I’m fighting every day until ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard are off our streets. Abolish ICE. Hands off Chicago.
I’m fighting every day until ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard are off our streets. Abolish ICE. Hands off Chicago.
So proud of my neighbors in Rogers Park for staying in these streets!
We must relentlessly agitate and fight back against fascist occupation. Get your hands off Chicago!
We must relentlessly agitate and fight back against fascist occupation. Get your hands off Chicago!
October 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
So proud of my neighbors in Rogers Park for staying in these streets!
We must relentlessly agitate and fight back against fascist occupation. Get your hands off Chicago!
We must relentlessly agitate and fight back against fascist occupation. Get your hands off Chicago!
About to hop on the Amtrak train back to Chicago from Springfield.
Demanding answers regarding unchecked ICE raids, state troopers’ presence at Broadview, and collaborating with advocates to shape legislation to counter ICE.
Also leading legislation that protects renters by banning junk fees.
Demanding answers regarding unchecked ICE raids, state troopers’ presence at Broadview, and collaborating with advocates to shape legislation to counter ICE.
Also leading legislation that protects renters by banning junk fees.
October 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
About to hop on the Amtrak train back to Chicago from Springfield.
Demanding answers regarding unchecked ICE raids, state troopers’ presence at Broadview, and collaborating with advocates to shape legislation to counter ICE.
Also leading legislation that protects renters by banning junk fees.
Demanding answers regarding unchecked ICE raids, state troopers’ presence at Broadview, and collaborating with advocates to shape legislation to counter ICE.
Also leading legislation that protects renters by banning junk fees.
I was out this morning (Tues., 10/14) in West Rogers Park watching for ICE and helping our kiddos and parents get safely to school before heading to get the Amtrak to Springfield for veto session. Inspired to see many people in the community at intersections and on bikes all around our schools.
October 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I was out this morning (Tues., 10/14) in West Rogers Park watching for ICE and helping our kiddos and parents get safely to school before heading to get the Amtrak to Springfield for veto session. Inspired to see many people in the community at intersections and on bikes all around our schools.
Outraged that ICE violently detained a landscaper and a WGN producer this morning at the corner of Foster and Lincoln. This is the corner where I grew up. It’s a multi-ethnic working class community that is home, and that represents the best of America, and none of our neighbors deserve this.
October 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Outraged that ICE violently detained a landscaper and a WGN producer this morning at the corner of Foster and Lincoln. This is the corner where I grew up. It’s a multi-ethnic working class community that is home, and that represents the best of America, and none of our neighbors deserve this.
NEW ENDORSEMENT! I’m thrilled to be endorsed by American Ethiopian PAC! I’m fighting to become the first Ethiopian-American in Congress. Representation is powerful: I’ll champion our diverse and beautiful immigrant communities all over the 9th District just like the ones who raised and shaped me. 📣📣
October 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NEW ENDORSEMENT! I’m thrilled to be endorsed by American Ethiopian PAC! I’m fighting to become the first Ethiopian-American in Congress. Representation is powerful: I’ll champion our diverse and beautiful immigrant communities all over the 9th District just like the ones who raised and shaped me. 📣📣
I’m at Sullivan High School with Ald. Maria Hadden and community volunteers who are helping our students and family with safe passage. ICE has been in Rogers Park today and has detained neighbors. Please know your rights and report ICE sightings at 855-435-7693. We have to protect each other now.
October 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I’m at Sullivan High School with Ald. Maria Hadden and community volunteers who are helping our students and family with safe passage. ICE has been in Rogers Park today and has detained neighbors. Please know your rights and report ICE sightings at 855-435-7693. We have to protect each other now.
NEW ENDORSEMENT! Excited to receive the endorsement of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 and the nearly 10,000 members who keep our buses running across Chicago and its suburbs
As a lifelong user of public transit, I will be a strong transit champion in Congress for the 9th District!
As a lifelong user of public transit, I will be a strong transit champion in Congress for the 9th District!
October 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
NEW ENDORSEMENT! Excited to receive the endorsement of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 and the nearly 10,000 members who keep our buses running across Chicago and its suburbs
As a lifelong user of public transit, I will be a strong transit champion in Congress for the 9th District!
As a lifelong user of public transit, I will be a strong transit champion in Congress for the 9th District!
The government is shutdown so Republicans can defund Medicaid, but ICE still endangers us all: from smoke grenades near schools, to arresting an Alderperson without cause, to shooting a woman in just the last 3 days.
We don’t need masked federal thugs in our city. Hands off Chicago. Abolish ICE.
We don’t need masked federal thugs in our city. Hands off Chicago. Abolish ICE.
October 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The government is shutdown so Republicans can defund Medicaid, but ICE still endangers us all: from smoke grenades near schools, to arresting an Alderperson without cause, to shooting a woman in just the last 3 days.
We don’t need masked federal thugs in our city. Hands off Chicago. Abolish ICE.
We don’t need masked federal thugs in our city. Hands off Chicago. Abolish ICE.
I’m running to serve with and for the people of IL-09: this is YOUR campaign. With our first fundraising deadline today, we need your help to send the strongest message possible about our people-powered campaign.
Chip in at mikesimmons.org and help fuel our fight for authentic representation in DC!
Chip in at mikesimmons.org and help fuel our fight for authentic representation in DC!
September 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I’m running to serve with and for the people of IL-09: this is YOUR campaign. With our first fundraising deadline today, we need your help to send the strongest message possible about our people-powered campaign.
Chip in at mikesimmons.org and help fuel our fight for authentic representation in DC!
Chip in at mikesimmons.org and help fuel our fight for authentic representation in DC!
NERD ALERT: I just rode on Ridge Boulevard in Evanston for the first time! YES to bike positive public spaces!
September 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
NERD ALERT: I just rode on Ridge Boulevard in Evanston for the first time! YES to bike positive public spaces!
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We'll be on WBEZ's In The Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow (Monday) at 9am talking E-bike/E-scooter safety with @betterstreetschicago.org and @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social mmonsil.bsky.social. Listen in at www.wbez.org
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September 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We'll be on WBEZ's In The Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow (Monday) at 9am talking E-bike/E-scooter safety with @betterstreetschicago.org and @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social mmonsil.bsky.social. Listen in at www.wbez.org
Proud to be endorsed by @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social in this race and to continue down the path of progress: LGBTQ+ voices belong in the halls of power, and I will use mine to protect all of our rights and freedoms.
September 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Proud to be endorsed by @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social in this race and to continue down the path of progress: LGBTQ+ voices belong in the halls of power, and I will use mine to protect all of our rights and freedoms.