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AWISI BUSTOS
Candidate for U.S. Senate
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Awisi Bustos is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois, running in the 2026 primary. A first-generation Ghanaian American with a global upbringing, she holds degrees from Purdue University and the University of Illinois Chicago. Bustos has over 16 years of leadership experience across public service, nonprofit, state, and private sectors, including serving as an aide to Sen. Dick Durbin and recent roles with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs.
Top Priorities
- Reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to its "militarization," emphasizing adherence to U.S. citizens' rights, constitutional checks, and dignified public service.
- Addressing economy and affordability, including the impact of tariffs, leveraging her state government experience.
- Advocating "radical dreaming" with bold ideas for a better Illinois.
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$42,028.81
Top Donor Industries
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