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’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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

People have a right to protect themselves.

But no one should live in fear of gun violence.

If we start leading with common sense, we can have guns and we can have safety.