CHICAGO — Today, Catch Fire Movement announced its endorsement of Anabel Mendoza in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District. Catch Fire, a national organization dedicated to advancing a foreign policy rooted in peace, diplomacy, and human rights, praised Anabel’s leadership, values, and unwavering commitment to working people.

“Catch Fire is both proud and delighted to endorse Anabel Mendoza for the U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois District 7. Anabel is brilliant, charismatic, and is deeply committed to the fight for justice for working people in the United States and for a foreign policy rooted in peace, diplomacy, and human rights. She is everything Catch Fire seeks in a candidate — and more,” said George Bisharat, Advisory Board Member of Catch Fire Movement.

Anabel, a lifelong Chicagoan and immigrant rights organizer, has centered her campaign on lowering the cost of living, defending immigrant communities, and advancing a bold vision for peace-focused foreign policy that prioritizes human rights over endless war and genocide.

“I’m deeply honored to receive the endorsement of Catch Fire and to join a new wave of progressives with the moral clarity and courage to truly lead,” said Anabel Mendoza. “Time and again, those in power sell us a lie of scarcity, claiming that affordable housing, universal health care, childcare, climate action, strong public schools, and a pathway to citizenship are unrealistic — even as they fund endless wars, violence, and genocide abroad, and agents who kill our neighbors at home. This moment demands leaders who are unbought, unbossed, and unafraid to speak truth to power. That’s why I’m running for Congress.”

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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