Chicago — Today, DuPage County Board Member Sadia Covert announced her endorsement of Anabel Mendoza for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District. In her endorsement, Covert highlights Anabel’s deep commitment to working families and her readiness to partner with local leaders to deliver real, material improvements for families across the 7th District. 

Sadia Covert, DuPage County Board Member (District 5), said:

“Working families across Illinois’ 7th District are being squeezed from every direction by rising rents, grocery prices that keep climbing, and social services hollowed out by years of disinvestment. This moment demands federal leadership with the courage to act.”

“Anabel Mendoza is that leader. She understands that progress doesn’t happen in silos; it happens when federal leaders work hand in hand with county boards, city councils, and community organizations to deliver results in the neighborhoods that need it most. That kind of partnership is essential to tackling food insecurity, expanding access to affordable housing and first-time homeownership, and securing the resources families across Chicago’s South and West sides are demanding. I’m proud to endorse Anabel Mendoza: a fighter for working families who will bring federal resources back where they belong.”

Anabel Mendoza, IL-07 Congressional Candidate, said:

“I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Sadia Covert, a leader who knows how to turn values into action. From fighting for living wages and supporting strong unions to securing funding to address food insecurity, housing instability, and unmet mental health needs, Sadia has shown what accountable leadership looks like.”

“Across the 7th District —whether in North Lawndale, Garfield Park, Austin, or Englewood— families are making impossible choices between rent, groceries, and health care. I’m running to tackle these challenges head-on and to bring our taxpayer dollars back home so that we can invest in dignified housing, stronger schools, and good-paying jobs for all families. I am committed to building strong coalitions with leaders at all levels to deliver big for our communities.”

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Anabel Mendoza is a community organizer, immigrant advocate, and the youngest candidate running for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District. A lifelong Chicagoan and the proud daughter and granddaughter of immigrants, she has dedicated her career to fighting for working families, immigrant rights, and a government that serves people, not corporations. She’s running to bring unity, honesty, and courage to Washington. For more information, visit www.anabelforcongress.com