Hello John,

I have always said showing up is an act of resistance. 

When I stood between ICE and my neighbors, when I fought for more funding for schools and our communities, it was never about making noise. It was about doing what was right, even when it was hard.

People-powered movements require people-powered action.

Will you chip in and stand with our movement today?

That’s what leadership looks like.

⭐ If we show up, we win.

⭐ If we speak out, we win.

⭐ If we stand together, we win.

Illinois has weathered hard years, and there are more tough choices ahead. But this much is clear: we can’t afford leaders who go quiet when the stakes get high. We need watchdogs for the people — not the politically connected.

As community leaders, we know how to face these troubled times. We know how to protect our most vulnerable. We are proud of who we are and even more proud of who we are not.

❌ We don’t bow down to fear.

❌ We don’t run from tough battles.

❌ We don’t back down from injustice. 

We don’t have millionaire investors backing this race. We don’t have an army of corrupt lobbyists funding our campaign. We don’t want them, and we don’t need them.

Will you join Team Karina today by donating $5 or more? With your support, we will continue to show up and fight the good fight to protect the vulnerable – students, workers, people with disabilities, and families facing housing crises.

We can do great things when we stand united. Will you stand with me today?

In solidarity,

Karina