Emmons approaches virtually every issue, from environmental pollution to education, with nuance and consideration of all aspects of the problem. The Maroon believes the best choice to replace our 27-year incumbent is his 27-year-old challenger. We endorse Robert Emmons, Jr., for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Read MoreThis South Side/south suburban district, beset by gun violence and economic hardship, needs someone with enthusiasm and energy in Washington. We see strong leadership potential in Robert Emmons Jr.
Read MoreConstituents, including local residents, educators and students, filled seats and crowed around pillars to hear candidates running for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District seat share their stances on the issues close to the district’s heart and wallet.
Read MoreIndivisible Chicago–South Side, a political advocacy organization, hosted a forum featuring three of the four candidates running for the Democratic nomination in the election for Illinois’s first congressional district at the First Unitarian Church of Chicago on Thursday, January 23.
Read MoreThe contenders are no doubt encouraged by Rush’s age and the ethical cloud that has hung over him since 2014, when the House Ethics Committee started looking into his use of an office he had occupied, rent-free, since he was an alderman on the City Council in 1989.
Read MoreOne is 27-year old community organizer Robert Emmons Jr, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Bobby Rush.
Read MoreThe progressive climate group Sunrise Movement is endorsing a slate of insurgent candidates in Democratic primaries Wednesday, the group told NBC News.
Read MoreRobert Emmons Jr. is challenging 27-year incumbent Bobby Rush in the Democratic primary.
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Challenger Robert Emmons Jr., 27, of Chicago, raised $33,579 and spent $25,175 during the quarter and reported a balance of $15,292. No third quarter report was found for peace activist Ameena Matthews, who also has said she intends to seek the Democratic nomination for the seat.
Read MoreRobert Emmons Jr. is running for Congress in Illinois, challenging stereotypes about shootings in his hometown and seeking to unseat Democrat Bobby Rush.
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Read More"Robert Emmons is a truly perfect fit for his district: compassionate, bright, incisive and in complete alignment with the residents on top issues.”
Read MoreRobert Emmons is 26 year old and already demonstrating the kind of wisdom that makes me imagine he could be one of the best members of Congress going forward.
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Read MoreYoung progressive Robert Emmons Jr. from Chicago's south side challenges the only incumbent to ever beat Obama in an election.
Read MoreAsk Robert Emmons who he is, and he’ll tell you: “I’m a social innovator, nonprofit leader and gun violence-prevention advocate, and I’m running for Congress make this the last generation to be faced with everyday gun violence by addressing its root causes.”
Read More“My grandmother didn’t clean up the neighborhood all by herself,” Emmons said. “She brought the whole block together. That’s reflective of the resilience of community.”
Read MoreA 26-YEAR-OLD ORGANIZER in Chicago is mounting a primary challenge to Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., who has been a member of Congress for 26 years.
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