Currently holds the office of Illinois State Senate - District 8 until January 5, 2027.
Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 8 in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedRam passionately believes in guaranteeing access to reproductive services and health screenings, ending gender discrimination, and equal pay for equal work. Ram will protect safe access to abortion, birth control, and emergency contraception. Learn more
Ram understands this means taking a wide lens approach to community safety. He will work hard to listen to the concerns and experiences of community members, enact protective measures, and to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Learn more
Ram supports free public college for all. This starts with immediately providing community college for free to all Illinoisans, and creating a concrete, fiscally responsible plan to provide free tuition at four year universities. Learn more
The students and families of our district and Illinois deserve the best education possible. This requires an equitable division of resources, allowing students to thrive in any school, regardless of zip code. Learn more
Ram chooses to protect our earth. That means investing in clean energy, stronger regulations, and a ban on fracking as well as other dangerous fuel extraction techniques. Learn more
Ram will fight for a healthcare system that makes high quality, affordable healthcare truly accessible to all regardless of age, income bracket, and/or preexisting conditions. Additionally, he believes we need to adequately fund and prioritize funding for people who live in nursing homes, seek care at safety net hospitals, and receive home care. Learn more
Ram will never forget his family’s struggle. Protecting and supporting immigrants is personal to him; it is a top priority. Learn more
Raising the minimum wage will lift up low-income workers, reduce poverty and inequality, help small businesses to grow, support our local economy, and rebuild our communities. Learn more
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