James O'Brien for Illinois State Representative, 13th District
@jamesforillinois.bsky.social
Running to be a Democrat that delivers to help make your life better. Join the campaign today!
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🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
I’m excited to announce that the legendary former IL Secretary of State Jesse White has endorsed our campaign!!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
I’m excited to announce that the legendary former IL Secretary of State Jesse White has endorsed our campaign!!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
I’m excited to announce that the legendary former IL Secretary of State Jesse White has endorsed our campaign!!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
I’m excited to announce that the legendary former IL Secretary of State Jesse White has endorsed our campaign!!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Sometimes helping means running for state rep., sometimes it’s shoveling for your neighbors before work.
Chicagoans take care of each other.
Chicagoans take care of each other.
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Sometimes helping means running for state rep., sometimes it’s shoveling for your neighbors before work.
Chicagoans take care of each other.
Chicagoans take care of each other.
Come join us at O’Shaughnessy’s Public House on November 19th from 6-8pm!! Will be a great time to support a great candidate!
Please bring canned goods and non-perishable items so we can donate them to our neighbors in need.
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Please bring canned goods and non-perishable items so we can donate them to our neighbors in need.
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Come join us at O’Shaughnessy’s Public House on November 19th from 6-8pm!! Will be a great time to support a great candidate!
Please bring canned goods and non-perishable items so we can donate them to our neighbors in need.
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Please bring canned goods and non-perishable items so we can donate them to our neighbors in need.
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Over a thousand Chicagoans came together in outrage and solidarity tonight after ICE kidnapped a daycare teacher this morning.
She was violently dragged out in front of onlooking toddlers and infants, illegally and without a warrant.
She was violently dragged out in front of onlooking toddlers and infants, illegally and without a warrant.
November 6, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Over a thousand Chicagoans came together in outrage and solidarity tonight after ICE kidnapped a daycare teacher this morning.
She was violently dragged out in front of onlooking toddlers and infants, illegally and without a warrant.
She was violently dragged out in front of onlooking toddlers and infants, illegally and without a warrant.
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
I’m excited to announce that Ironworkers Local 63 has endorsed our campaign! Ironworkers literally build this beautiful city we call home, and I’m looking forward to being a strong supporter for workers in the GA.
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
I’m excited to announce that Ironworkers Local 63 has endorsed our campaign! Ironworkers literally build this beautiful city we call home, and I’m looking forward to being a strong supporter for workers in the GA.
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
I’m excited to announce that Ironworkers Local 63 has endorsed our campaign! Ironworkers literally build this beautiful city we call home, and I’m looking forward to being a strong supporter for workers in the GA.
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
I’m excited to announce that Ironworkers Local 63 has endorsed our campaign! Ironworkers literally build this beautiful city we call home, and I’m looking forward to being a strong supporter for workers in the GA.
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
It’s heartbreaking to see food aid be cut because of political games. Here are a few resources and ways to help our neighbors in their time of need.
November 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It’s heartbreaking to see food aid be cut because of political games. Here are a few resources and ways to help our neighbors in their time of need.
Had a blast talking to supporters earlier this month about how state government can make their lives better! Huge thanks to the legendary Rep. Will Davis and Senator Martwick for their support and kind words!
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Had a blast talking to supporters earlier this month about how state government can make their lives better! Huge thanks to the legendary Rep. Will Davis and Senator Martwick for their support and kind words!
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
Thrilled to share we turned in almost 2,000 signatures to get me on the ballot early this morning!!
Huge thanks to everyone who signed and all the volunteers who made this possible! And to Elia for being by my side the whole way!
Now let’s get to work.
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
Huge thanks to everyone who signed and all the volunteers who made this possible! And to Elia for being by my side the whole way!
Now let’s get to work.
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
October 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thrilled to share we turned in almost 2,000 signatures to get me on the ballot early this morning!!
Huge thanks to everyone who signed and all the volunteers who made this possible! And to Elia for being by my side the whole way!
Now let’s get to work.
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
Huge thanks to everyone who signed and all the volunteers who made this possible! And to Elia for being by my side the whole way!
Now let’s get to work.
#VoteJamesOBrien #IllinoisPolitics
Proud to stand with Personal PAC in the fight for reproductive freedom! Honored to have a great conversation with the trailblazing Congresswoman Sarah McBride and talk with other champions of choice.
#IllinoisPolitics #AbortionIsHealthcare #BansOffOurBodies #VoteJamesOBrien
#IllinoisPolitics #AbortionIsHealthcare #BansOffOurBodies #VoteJamesOBrien
October 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Proud to stand with Personal PAC in the fight for reproductive freedom! Honored to have a great conversation with the trailblazing Congresswoman Sarah McBride and talk with other champions of choice.
#IllinoisPolitics #AbortionIsHealthcare #BansOffOurBodies #VoteJamesOBrien
#IllinoisPolitics #AbortionIsHealthcare #BansOffOurBodies #VoteJamesOBrien
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Thrilled to have the endorsement of a true champion for working people, State Representative Sonya Harper!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Thrilled to have the endorsement of a true champion for working people, State Representative Sonya Harper!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
October 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Thrilled to have the endorsement of a true champion for working people, State Representative Sonya Harper!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Thrilled to have the endorsement of a true champion for working people, State Representative Sonya Harper!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
What a weekend. From door knocking, to protesting wannabe kings, to rallying with the 47th Ward Dems and @govpritzker.illinois.gov, and topping it off with a Bears win, I couldn’t be more proud of Chicago!
#ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
#ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
October 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
What a weekend. From door knocking, to protesting wannabe kings, to rallying with the 47th Ward Dems and @govpritzker.illinois.gov, and topping it off with a Bears win, I couldn’t be more proud of Chicago!
#ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
#ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Join 47th Ward Dems and other campaign volunteers on Sunday 10/19 at 10am for our last petition signature collecting event!
Please register here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... and choose James as your preferred candidate. #ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Please register here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... and choose James as your preferred candidate. #ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
October 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Join 47th Ward Dems and other campaign volunteers on Sunday 10/19 at 10am for our last petition signature collecting event!
Please register here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... and choose James as your preferred candidate. #ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Please register here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... and choose James as your preferred candidate. #ChicagoPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
October 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Join us this Sunday 10/5 at 10am!! Only a few more volunteer opportunities left to help us get on the ballot.
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
October 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Join us this Sunday 10/5 at 10am!! Only a few more volunteer opportunities left to help us get on the ballot.
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
Proud to be endorsed by an amazing champion for education and the public good! @staterepmussman
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
September 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Proud to be endorsed by an amazing champion for education and the public good! @staterepmussman
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Two weeks from today!!
Join me and our amazing host committee at Joy District to support our campaign! Food and drink provided with your ticket.
RSVP to JamesforIllinois@gmail.com
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Join me and our amazing host committee at Joy District to support our campaign! Food and drink provided with your ticket.
RSVP to JamesforIllinois@gmail.com
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
September 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Two weeks from today!!
Join me and our amazing host committee at Joy District to support our campaign! Food and drink provided with your ticket.
RSVP to JamesforIllinois@gmail.com
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Join me and our amazing host committee at Joy District to support our campaign! Food and drink provided with your ticket.
RSVP to JamesforIllinois@gmail.com
#IllinoisPolitics #VoteJamesOBrien
Great volunteer opportunity this Sunday!! Join us at 2pm on 9/28 as we gather signatures to get James on the ballot.
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Great volunteer opportunity this Sunday!! Join us at 2pm on 9/28 as we gather signatures to get James on the ballot.
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
Hope to see you there!
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
A few clips from a great event talking to neighbors earlier in the week! Thanks to Kelly Weiss for being a phenomenal host!!
September 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
A few clips from a great event talking to neighbors earlier in the week! Thanks to Kelly Weiss for being a phenomenal host!!
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Thrilled to be endorsed by a true leader for all in Illinois, State Representative Natalie Manley!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Thrilled to be endorsed by a true leader for all in Illinois, State Representative Natalie Manley!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
September 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Thrilled to be endorsed by a true leader for all in Illinois, State Representative Natalie Manley!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Thrilled to be endorsed by a true leader for all in Illinois, State Representative Natalie Manley!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Excited to be backed by a tireless friend of labor and advocate for Illinois families, State Representative Larry Walsh Jr.!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Excited to be backed by a tireless friend of labor and advocate for Illinois families, State Representative Larry Walsh Jr.!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
September 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Excited to be backed by a tireless friend of labor and advocate for Illinois families, State Representative Larry Walsh Jr.!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Excited to be backed by a tireless friend of labor and advocate for Illinois families, State Representative Larry Walsh Jr.!
#IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Come out and meet James this week with two great events on September 13 and 15!
RSVP at: bit.ly/HousePartyPalooza
RSVP at: bit.ly/HousePartyPalooza
September 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Come out and meet James this week with two great events on September 13 and 15!
RSVP at: bit.ly/HousePartyPalooza
RSVP at: bit.ly/HousePartyPalooza
We don’t bow to wannabe kings in #Chicago. If Congress had any spine they would impeach immediately. Stay safe out there.
#NoTroops #HandOffChicago
#NoTroops #HandOffChicago
September 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We don’t bow to wannabe kings in #Chicago. If Congress had any spine they would impeach immediately. Stay safe out there.
#NoTroops #HandOffChicago
#NoTroops #HandOffChicago
The weather is cooling down but the campaign is still on fire! Join us this Sunday 9/7 at 3pm as we gather petition signatures to get James on the ballot.
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
September 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The weather is cooling down but the campaign is still on fire! Join us this Sunday 9/7 at 3pm as we gather petition signatures to get James on the ballot.
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/canvasswithjames or follow the link in bio.
#ChicagoPolitics #Volunteer #VoteJamesOBrien
Great day supporting workers and running into friends at the #ChicagoLaborDayRally!!
It’s critical to honor the blood, sweat, and tears that delivered the weekend, 8-hour work day, and labor protections. Let’s keep up the fight for fair wages and progress!
#LaborDay #ThankYouWorkers #ChicagoLabor
It’s critical to honor the blood, sweat, and tears that delivered the weekend, 8-hour work day, and labor protections. Let’s keep up the fight for fair wages and progress!
#LaborDay #ThankYouWorkers #ChicagoLabor
September 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Great day supporting workers and running into friends at the #ChicagoLaborDayRally!!
It’s critical to honor the blood, sweat, and tears that delivered the weekend, 8-hour work day, and labor protections. Let’s keep up the fight for fair wages and progress!
#LaborDay #ThankYouWorkers #ChicagoLabor
It’s critical to honor the blood, sweat, and tears that delivered the weekend, 8-hour work day, and labor protections. Let’s keep up the fight for fair wages and progress!
#LaborDay #ThankYouWorkers #ChicagoLabor
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Proud to be backed by a true leader and fighter, State Representative Rita Mayfield! #IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Proud to be backed by a true leader and fighter, State Representative Rita Mayfield! #IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
August 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🚨Endorsement Alert🚨
Proud to be backed by a true leader and fighter, State Representative Rita Mayfield! #IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien
Proud to be backed by a true leader and fighter, State Representative Rita Mayfield! #IllinoisPolitics #EndorsedByExcellence #VoteJamesOBrien