I'm Sanjyot, an entrepreneur, social scientist and military mom, running to represent IL-08. I'm the commonsense change candidate stepping up to fight for the American Dream. linktr.ee/SanjyotDununghttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mg4eaq4rg52t Happy Holi 2026! 🌸✨To our neighbors and those in the community who celebrate, may this festival of colors fill your life with joy, creativity, and new beginnings. Let’s celebrate the beauty of variety, connection, and vibrant possibilities ahead.02 Mar 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4eaq4rg52thttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3me2dfeg3is2b🚨 Substack Post Alert! 🚨 Hi, it’s Sanjyot. Check out my latest article, "Affordability Isn’t a Slogan. It’s a Measurement Failure." Everyone talks about affordability. But too often, it’s treated like a vague complaint instead of a solvable problem.04 Feb 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2dfeg3is2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mdiu3l7pbp2x🗳️ Ready to bring commonsense, responsible change to IL-08? Here's your step-by-step guide to 'Vote for Sanjyot' by March 17, 2026: ✅ Register to vote or check your status ✅ Request a mail-in ballot ✅ Find your polling place for in-person voting ✅ Cast your ballot for Sanjyot Dunung!28 Jan 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdiu3l7pbp2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mdge6wizgs2wToday, we pause to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor the memory of the more than six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, and we pay tribute to the survivors and individuals who risked their lives to save others.27 Jan 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdge6wizgs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mczjyb6j222u🚨 Substack Post Alert! 🚨 Hi, it’s Sanjyot. Check out my article, "Chaos is a Choice – Competence is Too." People in #IL08 are telling me that they are feeling the chaos from government—rising costs, job uncertainty, and broken systems. The current immigration enforcement isn’t solving problems;22 Jan 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczjyb6j222uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mcs2awfppk2uToday we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — not just the man, but the visionary, peaceful movement he led and the principles he lived and died for. Dr. King didn't just dream of a better America. He organized for it. He marched for it.19 Jan 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcs2awfppk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mcn73uz6wl2z📢 60 Days until the primary! There’s never been a more critical time to start listening to what candidates in IL-08 are campaigning for. I am campaigning for you. I understand the significant pressures facing our community from rising costs, job insecurity, gaps in healthcare and education, and17 Jan 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcn73uz6wl2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mcfnnvuocv2j📣 I am excited to engage with our community again and join my fellow candidates to discuss my campaign's priorities centered around Commonsense, Responsible Change. Tomorrow, we will participate in the IL-08 democratic primary debate moderated and hosted by the remarkable Ishaan Srivastava,14 Jan 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfnnvuocv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mccmdxadjq2r📢 Big news! Sanjyot has been endorsed by The American People's Compact. “I am truly honored to receive the endorsement of The American People’s Compact. We share a commitment to values, integrity, and a genuine dedication to public service, which drives this campaign.13 Jan 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccmdxadjq2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mcbe3qmtqc2j📣 Today I launched something important to me: a Substack where I can speak honestly about the challenges facing our country—and the real solutions we need. We can do better. We're at a pivotal inflection point that demands we move beyond performative politics. We need leaders who prioritize people13 Jan 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcbe3qmtqc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mc67j2x6y22h📢 Join us TOMORROW! I am excited to share my campaign priorities for our growing Commonsense, Responsible Change movement tomorrow at the Bartlett Community Center during the Democratic Primary Candidate Forum hosted by the Wayne Township Democratic Party.11 Jan 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc67j2x6y22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mc3wptvl6c2hHi, it’s Sanjyot. Thanks to everyone who has reached out to share what matters most. We can only solve the challenges facing our community and country if we work together as neighbors—across differences, with respect. It is clear: we’re at a pivotal inflection moment for our nation.10 Jan 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc3wptvl6c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3mbx52epoic2qAs a small business owner, I know firsthand the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face every day. During the the National Small Business Association's inaugural LinkedIn Live episode of Every Street, I joined NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken and08 Jan 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbx52epoic2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3ma4q45sh4w24Education and jobs are inseparable — and right now, both are failing too many working families. Global competition, technological change, and geopolitical instability are reshaping how and where work happens.16 Dec 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4q45sh4w24https://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3ma22btkess2a15 Dec 2025 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma22btkess2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m5yszydjxr2uThis National Caregiving Month, let's prioritize the well-being of our caregivers and emphasize the importance of aging with dignity. Everyone deserves the right to receive quality, affordable healthcare as we support both those who provide care and those who receive it.19 Nov 2025 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5yszydjxr2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m5vz5vnisl2qI am honored to receive Congresswoman Susie Lee’s endorsement, and deeply grateful for her faith in our campaign’s path to victory and my ability to deliver results once elected. This endorsement reinforces our belief that the people of Illinois' 8th District are ready for leadership18 Nov 2025 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vz5vnisl2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m5mbam7gtd2uCheck out my recent interview with Mohammed Faheem, Dr. Sheila White, and the Lightning Strike Radio team. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the competitive #IL08 race, my vision for commonsense leadership aimed at restoring stability, protecting our freedoms, and delivering results.14 Nov 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5mbam7gtd2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m5jqt2vz3s27I’m doing this because my Mom deserved better. My mom taught me strength, faith, grit, and love. And then I watched MD steal everything from her — first her balance, then her mobility, and finally her independence. I fought for her every single day while raising three kids and13 Nov 2025 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jqt2vz3s27https://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m5efubsaii2jToday, on Veterans’ Day, we take a moment to honor the brave men and women who have courageously served our country. Their sacrifices have protected our freedoms and shaped the very fabric of our nation. As a military mom who just celebrated my son’s Air Force wing ceremony this past Friday.11 Nov 2025 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5efubsaii2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m5cxz53g3s2xI believe that we need a change in mindset in order for Congress and our gov't to be successful. We need to foster new ideas, new ways of doing things – an innovation mindset. I believe that we should follow data and research – and be willing to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.11 Nov 2025 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5cxz53g3s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m5byarhfpk2rI want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Shabana Parvez and The Desi Buzz for recently having me as a guest on The Talk Show. I genuinely appreciated the conversation about my upbringing and the chance to discuss the priorities of my communities and our ‘ Made in America’ campaign...10 Nov 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5byarhfpk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m3ncyyvtys2vTo all who celebrate Diwali, may the brightness of diyas guide you towards success and happiness. #religiousfreedom #hinduism #IL08 #illinois20 Oct 2025 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ncyyvtys2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m3fmjjblbz2iThe old playbook isn’t working, and voters don’t want to build the future while recycling leadership from the past. Voters are asking for new energy, new ideas, and new leaders who will fight to protect democracy AND also lay out a positive vision for America.17 Oct 2025 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3fmjjblbz2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m33owtktfu2dAs a small business owner, I fully understand the challenges that our small businesses are experiencing, including tariffs, tech and AI disruptions, uncertainty, and chaos. It’s making it difficult for small businesses to operate, plan, and grow. We need commonsense, responsible change.13 Oct 2025 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33owtktfu2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m2wnzgmtvd2oTune in tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. CT to Chicago's The Lightning Strike Show on WCPT 820 for my live interview, where we will discuss the competitive #IL08 race and my vision for commonsense leadership that will restore stability, protect freedoms, and deliver results for working families.11 Oct 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2wnzgmtvd2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m2u5phbvxc26The #IL08 race will be one of the most competitive in the country. The GOP is targeting open seats like ours to block a Blue Majority in 2026. I’m ready to fight back — but I can’t do it alone.10 Oct 2025 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2u5phbvxc26https://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m2ottjhi2s27I am truly grateful for the opportunity to visit with Ishaan Srivastava on his podcast, The Ishaan S. Show, to discuss my commonsense campaign for #IL08 and our nation's most pressing issues – ranging from the budget shutdown to innovation, AI, training, and jobs!08 Oct 2025 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2ottjhi2s27https://bsky.app/profile/sanjyotforcongress.bsky.social/post/3m2kremjgaf27To all our friends and neighbors who celebrate Sukkot, Moadim L'simcha! May your festivals bring joy. I am dedicated to protecting both religious liberty and civil governance, ensuring that every American has the right to freely express and practice their beliefs.06 Oct 2025 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:twf7cj7jcdpmxa4wla37a5cw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2kremjgaf27