Sam Polan for Congress
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Sam Polan, candidate for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Paid for by Sam Polan for Congress.
I’m horrified by the antisemitic attack in Sydney targeting people gathered to celebrate Hanukkah. Antisemitism is on the rise globally, and it is unacceptable.
December 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I’m horrified by the antisemitic attack in Sydney targeting people gathered to celebrate Hanukkah. Antisemitism is on the rise globally, and it is unacceptable.
Our fundamental rights allow us to determine our lives and our futures. The idea that the government can limit those rights—especially when it comes to the most personal decisions—is ridiculous.
I won't stop fighting until we protect your right to make your own choices.
I won't stop fighting until we protect your right to make your own choices.
December 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our fundamental rights allow us to determine our lives and our futures. The idea that the government can limit those rights—especially when it comes to the most personal decisions—is ridiculous.
I won't stop fighting until we protect your right to make your own choices.
I won't stop fighting until we protect your right to make your own choices.
I’m not taking orders from special interests. If you want a leader who focuses on solving real issues like housing, health care, and rising costs, join my fight. Every donation is a vote for serious, honest politics.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I’m not taking orders from special interests. If you want a leader who focuses on solving real issues like housing, health care, and rising costs, join my fight. Every donation is a vote for serious, honest politics.
Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
Young people are living in a time that is, simply put, not normal. They have every right to be frustrated.
It's also an invitation for a new generation of leaders to step up and get to work.
Read my letter to young people on Substack:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
It's also an invitation for a new generation of leaders to step up and get to work.
Read my letter to young people on Substack:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Young people are living in a time that is, simply put, not normal. They have every right to be frustrated.
It's also an invitation for a new generation of leaders to step up and get to work.
Read my letter to young people on Substack:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
It's also an invitation for a new generation of leaders to step up and get to work.
Read my letter to young people on Substack:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The US isn’t showing up. And when we don’t step up, our allies lose trust in us.
When I was deployed, I saw how our global relationships impact all of us here at home. We need leaders who are ready to rebuild trust around the world.
When I was deployed, I saw how our global relationships impact all of us here at home. We need leaders who are ready to rebuild trust around the world.
December 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The US isn’t showing up. And when we don’t step up, our allies lose trust in us.
When I was deployed, I saw how our global relationships impact all of us here at home. We need leaders who are ready to rebuild trust around the world.
When I was deployed, I saw how our global relationships impact all of us here at home. We need leaders who are ready to rebuild trust around the world.
My career taught me a basic lesson: leadership is about stepping up.
The challenges ahead are real and hard. We need new leadership that has the ability to get things done.
The challenges ahead are real and hard. We need new leadership that has the ability to get things done.
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My career taught me a basic lesson: leadership is about stepping up.
The challenges ahead are real and hard. We need new leadership that has the ability to get things done.
The challenges ahead are real and hard. We need new leadership that has the ability to get things done.
Things are harder for younger generations than they were decades ago. It’s not just in your head. We’re taking on loads of debt to get an education, and owning a home feels out of the question.
Institutions are broken. Now it’s up to us to make the American Dream within reach.
Institutions are broken. Now it’s up to us to make the American Dream within reach.
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Things are harder for younger generations than they were decades ago. It’s not just in your head. We’re taking on loads of debt to get an education, and owning a home feels out of the question.
Institutions are broken. Now it’s up to us to make the American Dream within reach.
Institutions are broken. Now it’s up to us to make the American Dream within reach.
Democrats, we lost the election because we stopped listening to Americans.
No excuses. No magical thinking. It's time to take responsibility and step back into the arena.
Read the full message on substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
No excuses. No magical thinking. It's time to take responsibility and step back into the arena.
Read the full message on substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Democrats, we lost the election because we stopped listening to Americans.
No excuses. No magical thinking. It's time to take responsibility and step back into the arena.
Read the full message on substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
No excuses. No magical thinking. It's time to take responsibility and step back into the arena.
Read the full message on substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
We can take on the biggest fights when we work together. That’s why we’re talking to families all across Wilmette, Evanston, Rogers Park, and Skokie.
If you’re ready to be part of the change, join us.
Volunteer here: sampolan.com/volunteer
If you’re ready to be part of the change, join us.
Volunteer here: sampolan.com/volunteer
December 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We can take on the biggest fights when we work together. That’s why we’re talking to families all across Wilmette, Evanston, Rogers Park, and Skokie.
If you’re ready to be part of the change, join us.
Volunteer here: sampolan.com/volunteer
If you’re ready to be part of the change, join us.
Volunteer here: sampolan.com/volunteer
In the Army, I saw what happens when people can’t access mental health care.
Now students are afraid those resources are disappearing. I got help when I needed it — and I’ll fight to make sure others can too.
Mental health is public health. It must be funded and prioritized.
Now students are afraid those resources are disappearing. I got help when I needed it — and I’ll fight to make sure others can too.
Mental health is public health. It must be funded and prioritized.
December 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In the Army, I saw what happens when people can’t access mental health care.
Now students are afraid those resources are disappearing. I got help when I needed it — and I’ll fight to make sure others can too.
Mental health is public health. It must be funded and prioritized.
Now students are afraid those resources are disappearing. I got help when I needed it — and I’ll fight to make sure others can too.
Mental health is public health. It must be funded and prioritized.
The world we’re handing over to students is a mess, and they know it. They feel the instability and chaos because it’s real.
Leaders have failed to hold up their end of the deal. It’s time to stop talking about them and start listening.
Leaders have failed to hold up their end of the deal. It’s time to stop talking about them and start listening.
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The world we’re handing over to students is a mess, and they know it. They feel the instability and chaos because it’s real.
Leaders have failed to hold up their end of the deal. It’s time to stop talking about them and start listening.
Leaders have failed to hold up their end of the deal. It’s time to stop talking about them and start listening.
The federal government continues to use hunger as leverage, and this time it is to pressure states over immigration data. That is not how serious policy should be made. We need leaders who stand their ground without putting families in the middle of political fights.
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Trump administration will block SNAP management funds for blue states
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said officials won’t send money to administer food stamps to states that don’t share information about benefits recipients with the federal government.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The federal government continues to use hunger as leverage, and this time it is to pressure states over immigration data. That is not how serious policy should be made. We need leaders who stand their ground without putting families in the middle of political fights.
bit.ly/48xM5cC
bit.ly/48xM5cC
Giving Tuesday is a reminder that when we show up for one another, real change happens. Please pitch in whatever you can so we can get to work: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
December 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Giving Tuesday is a reminder that when we show up for one another, real change happens. Please pitch in whatever you can so we can get to work: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
I recently visited ETHS to speak with an AP Government class. These conversations are one of my favorite parts of this job. Students ask smart, thoughtful questions and it’s a reminder that we’re building a future for them.
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I recently visited ETHS to speak with an AP Government class. These conversations are one of my favorite parts of this job. Students ask smart, thoughtful questions and it’s a reminder that we’re building a future for them.
Leadership isn’t power. It’s trust, service, and taking care of your own.
That’s how I’ll lead in Congress — but I need your help to get there. If you can, chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
That’s how I’ll lead in Congress — but I need your help to get there. If you can, chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Leadership isn’t power. It’s trust, service, and taking care of your own.
That’s how I’ll lead in Congress — but I need your help to get there. If you can, chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
That’s how I’ll lead in Congress — but I need your help to get there. If you can, chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
Appreciating all of the local businesses in our community this #SmallBusinessSaturday. They're the backbone of our neighborhoods — creating jobs, supporting families and keeping our community strong. Support them today, and every day.
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Appreciating all of the local businesses in our community this #SmallBusinessSaturday. They're the backbone of our neighborhoods — creating jobs, supporting families and keeping our community strong. Support them today, and every day.
From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving! I hope your holiday is full of time with good food and laughter with friends and family.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving! I hope your holiday is full of time with good food and laughter with friends and family.
My thoughts are with the National Guard members and their families.
Violence is always unacceptable, and never the answer.
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Violence is always unacceptable, and never the answer.
apnews.com/article/nati...
Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
FBI Director Kash Patel says two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot just blocks from the White House are still alive and in critical condition.
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
My thoughts are with the National Guard members and their families.
Violence is always unacceptable, and never the answer.
apnews.com/article/nati...
Violence is always unacceptable, and never the answer.
apnews.com/article/nati...
Honored to be endorsed by Illinois Veterans for Change.
Veterans fought for our rights, and we owe them support when they come home.
Help us fight for them: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
Veterans fought for our rights, and we owe them support when they come home.
Help us fight for them: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Honored to be endorsed by Illinois Veterans for Change.
Veterans fought for our rights, and we owe them support when they come home.
Help us fight for them: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
Veterans fought for our rights, and we owe them support when they come home.
Help us fight for them: secure.actblue.com/donate/polan...
It was great to meet so many of you and hear more about the issues most important to you. Can't wait to get out in the community and hear from more of you. #IL09
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 AM
It was great to meet so many of you and hear more about the issues most important to you. Can't wait to get out in the community and hear from more of you. #IL09
Family is everything to me. As the holiday season approaches, I’m reminded of how much I have to be grateful for and how much work we still have ahead of us to build a better future for every family.
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Family is everything to me. As the holiday season approaches, I’m reminded of how much I have to be grateful for and how much work we still have ahead of us to build a better future for every family.
I'm not a politician. And right now, we don't need one. We need someone ready to step up, put in the hard work and defend people who can't defend themselves. I'm ready to serve you, #IL09.
November 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I'm not a politician. And right now, we don't need one. We need someone ready to step up, put in the hard work and defend people who can't defend themselves. I'm ready to serve you, #IL09.
Complicated problems are complicated. And that's okay.
Waiting for the perfect solution is how progress dies. Sometimes you move forward, learn and keep improving. That’s how real leadership works.
Waiting for the perfect solution is how progress dies. Sometimes you move forward, learn and keep improving. That’s how real leadership works.
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Complicated problems are complicated. And that's okay.
Waiting for the perfect solution is how progress dies. Sometimes you move forward, learn and keep improving. That’s how real leadership works.
Waiting for the perfect solution is how progress dies. Sometimes you move forward, learn and keep improving. That’s how real leadership works.
ICYMI: Last week, I joined Joan Esposito for Live, Local and Progressive on Heartland Signal and WCPT820 to discuss why working across parties is the only way we move forward.
You can catch it here: omny.fm/shows/joan-e...
You can catch it here: omny.fm/shows/joan-e...
WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Sam Polan - Joan Esposito Live, Local & Progressive
Joan Esposito is joined by Sam Polan, U.S. Army veteran and former Pentagon policy adviser, who is now a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and…
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November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
ICYMI: Last week, I joined Joan Esposito for Live, Local and Progressive on Heartland Signal and WCPT820 to discuss why working across parties is the only way we move forward.
You can catch it here: omny.fm/shows/joan-e...
You can catch it here: omny.fm/shows/joan-e...
I spent nine years in the military surrounded by real professionalism and integrity.
Using the National Guard as a political prop in Chicago is a disgrace. Our service members deserve better.
Using the National Guard as a political prop in Chicago is a disgrace. Our service members deserve better.
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I spent nine years in the military surrounded by real professionalism and integrity.
Using the National Guard as a political prop in Chicago is a disgrace. Our service members deserve better.
Using the National Guard as a political prop in Chicago is a disgrace. Our service members deserve better.