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CHICAGO (February 12) – IPACE, the Illinois Political Action Committee for Education Association, concurred with the recommendation of the local PAC to endorse Dilara Sayeed in the Democratic primary for 5th District State Representative. “During her candidate interview, Dilara expressed a strong commitment to funding K-12 education as well a promise to invest in higher education. She supports labor on the need to …

CHICAGO (January 30) – State Representative Candidate Dilara Sayeed earned the endorsement and support of Illinois State Representative Will Guzzardi (D-39th District). The endorsement comes days after the first 5th District candidates’ forum where Sayeed held her own against a former state representative and a Party machine insider. Rep. Guzzardi joins other elected officials, faith leaders, and organizations, including  Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and …

U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi endorses Dilara Sayeed for State Rep Her campaign has “national significance” CHICAGO (December 5, 2017)— U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8) has endorsed educator Dilara Sayeed in the race for State Representative in the 5th District. Sayeed is the only candidate in this race to have received an endorsement from a member of the Illinois Congressional delegation. …

DNC Deputy Chair, Congressman Keith Ellison on Dilara Sayeed for State Rep: She is the “Right Person” Sayeed running in seat to be vacated by Lieutenant Governor candidate Juliana Stratton CHICAGO (October 11, 2017)— U.S. Representative Keith Ellison, who also serves as the Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee attended the campaign launch of Dilara Sayeed, candidate for State …

Educator Dilara Sayeed Announces Candidacy for State Representative Seat to be Vacated by Juliana Stratton CHICAGO (September 25, 2017)–Educator Dilara Sayeed on Monday announced her candidacy for the 5th District state representative seat that will be vacated by Rep. Juliana Stratton, who is running for Lieutenant Governor. Sayeed most recently served as Chief Education Officer at the Golden Apple Foundation. …