Robert Peters
@robertpeters.bsky.social
Illinois 13th District State Senator and Candidate for Congress in IL-02
So grateful to have the support of the Iron Workers. As workers come under attack from Trump and the Republicans, I’m ready to go to Congress to stand up and fight back.
August 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
So grateful to have the support of the Iron Workers. As workers come under attack from Trump and the Republicans, I’m ready to go to Congress to stand up and fight back.
Why was my job fair this week the largest one ever? Spoiler alert: Donald Trump.
August 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Why was my job fair this week the largest one ever? Spoiler alert: Donald Trump.
I am so grateful to add
the Machinists Union to our coalition—it feels like a powerful moment! Every day, this campaign is feeling stronger and more and more ready to mobilize folks to win.
the Machinists Union to our coalition—it feels like a powerful moment! Every day, this campaign is feeling stronger and more and more ready to mobilize folks to win.
July 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I am so grateful to add
the Machinists Union to our coalition—it feels like a powerful moment! Every day, this campaign is feeling stronger and more and more ready to mobilize folks to win.
the Machinists Union to our coalition—it feels like a powerful moment! Every day, this campaign is feeling stronger and more and more ready to mobilize folks to win.
As an organizer, I saw firsthand the difference a union card could make in the life of a working person. In Springfield, I’ve worked with the labor movement to pass policies that make life better for workers. Now, I’m grateful to have earned Insulators Local 17’s support!
July 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
As an organizer, I saw firsthand the difference a union card could make in the life of a working person. In Springfield, I’ve worked with the labor movement to pass policies that make life better for workers. Now, I’m grateful to have earned Insulators Local 17’s support!
The fight for clean air, clean water, and for environmental protections has been going on for decades and the Trump administration and his allies are setting us back.
July 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The fight for clean air, clean water, and for environmental protections has been going on for decades and the Trump administration and his allies are setting us back.
The fight for clean air, clean water, and for environmental protections has been going on for decades and the Trump administration and his allies are setting us back.
July 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The fight for clean air, clean water, and for environmental protections has been going on for decades and the Trump administration and his allies are setting us back.
When I was a community organizer just getting started in the State Senate, Sen. Mattie Hunter took the time to help me learn and grow as a leader in the Black Caucus.
I’m so grateful for her guidance and to have her support in this campaign.
I’m so grateful for her guidance and to have her support in this campaign.
July 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
When I was a community organizer just getting started in the State Senate, Sen. Mattie Hunter took the time to help me learn and grow as a leader in the Black Caucus.
I’m so grateful for her guidance and to have her support in this campaign.
I’m so grateful for her guidance and to have her support in this campaign.
I’m blessed to be endorsed by two pillars of our community, Rev. Stephen Thurston II and Rev. Cierra Bates-Chamberlain. Grateful to them for joining this coalition as we fight back against the Trump agenda
June 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I’m blessed to be endorsed by two pillars of our community, Rev. Stephen Thurston II and Rev. Cierra Bates-Chamberlain. Grateful to them for joining this coalition as we fight back against the Trump agenda
I’m proud to receive the support of Local 881 UFCW. Their members—essential workers who keep our communities going—deserve more than lip service. I will continue standing for their right to organize, earn a living wage, and build a better life for their families.
June 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I’m proud to receive the support of Local 881 UFCW. Their members—essential workers who keep our communities going—deserve more than lip service. I will continue standing for their right to organize, earn a living wage, and build a better life for their families.
Alderman Jeanette Taylor is an absolute warrior for her constituents. And like me, she started out as a community organizer, fighting for resources for public schools, affordable housing and more resources for the South Side. I’m incredibly grateful to have her support and guidance.
June 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Alderman Jeanette Taylor is an absolute warrior for her constituents. And like me, she started out as a community organizer, fighting for resources for public schools, affordable housing and more resources for the South Side. I’m incredibly grateful to have her support and guidance.
When it comes to feeding people, we have to look beyond profit margin. Our kids should have a full stomach so they can focus on school, not on when they’ll have their next meal.
June 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
When it comes to feeding people, we have to look beyond profit margin. Our kids should have a full stomach so they can focus on school, not on when they’ll have their next meal.
As always it was a pleasure speaking at the Rainbow Push breakfast. I provided an update on the budget, transit, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Youth Voter Engagement Act.
June 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As always it was a pleasure speaking at the Rainbow Push breakfast. I provided an update on the budget, transit, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Youth Voter Engagement Act.
Not only is Dr. Byron Brazier a steady leader for so many in this time of uncertainty, he’s also a fierce community activist who has brought positive change to our entire region. I’m so honored to have his support in this campaign.
June 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Not only is Dr. Byron Brazier a steady leader for so many in this time of uncertainty, he’s also a fierce community activist who has brought positive change to our entire region. I’m so honored to have his support in this campaign.
My friend Lamont Robinson is a dedicated advocate for working people and I'm grateful to have his support.
June 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My friend Lamont Robinson is a dedicated advocate for working people and I'm grateful to have his support.
Grateful to have the support of my friend, Ald. Desmon Yancy. Together, we will defend our fundamental rights and bring home the resources our communities rely on.
June 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Grateful to have the support of my friend, Ald. Desmon Yancy. Together, we will defend our fundamental rights and bring home the resources our communities rely on.
Having the endorsement of the hard working members of ATU is important to me. We need to stand with our public sector and all unions and fight back against attacks on workers’ rights.
June 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Having the endorsement of the hard working members of ATU is important to me. We need to stand with our public sector and all unions and fight back against attacks on workers’ rights.
Families in the 2nd Congressional District are hurting. They are demanding we have fighters who have a history of getting big things done.
I’ll fight alongside Bernie Sanders for our working class communities.
I’ll fight alongside Bernie Sanders for our working class communities.
May 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Families in the 2nd Congressional District are hurting. They are demanding we have fighters who have a history of getting big things done.
I’ll fight alongside Bernie Sanders for our working class communities.
I’ll fight alongside Bernie Sanders for our working class communities.
On this and every Memorial Day, I think of my grandparents, Robert and Lavergne, who served bravely in WWII to fend off fascism and defend democracy. We remember all those who have sacrificed for our country, and honor their memories by fiercely protecting our freedoms.
May 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
On this and every Memorial Day, I think of my grandparents, Robert and Lavergne, who served bravely in WWII to fend off fascism and defend democracy. We remember all those who have sacrificed for our country, and honor their memories by fiercely protecting our freedoms.
I'm grateful to have the support of Leaders We Deserve. We need Democrats who are willing to fight like hell for their communities—and that’s exactly what I’ll do when I’m in Congress.
May 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I'm grateful to have the support of Leaders We Deserve. We need Democrats who are willing to fight like hell for their communities—and that’s exactly what I’ll do when I’m in Congress.
I am humbled to be endorsed by one of my political heroes: Senator Bernie Sanders. Bernie is unfailing in his clarity about what this moment requires as we fight for the very future of our country, and I can’t wait to learn from him and work alongside him in Washington.
May 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I am humbled to be endorsed by one of my political heroes: Senator Bernie Sanders. Bernie is unfailing in his clarity about what this moment requires as we fight for the very future of our country, and I can’t wait to learn from him and work alongside him in Washington.
This moment demands that we stand up for the rights of ourselves and our neighbors. Read below why I’m in this fight:
May 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This moment demands that we stand up for the rights of ourselves and our neighbors. Read below why I’m in this fight:
BIG NEWS: I’m running for Congress to deliver bold, progressive change on behalf of the working families of Illinois’ Second District. Hear why I’m running and join me in our movement to make our government work for everyone >>>
May 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
BIG NEWS: I’m running for Congress to deliver bold, progressive change on behalf of the working families of Illinois’ Second District. Hear why I’m running and join me in our movement to make our government work for everyone >>>
In advance of the Secretary of Homeland Security’s visit to Illinois, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago), released the following statement condemning the federal administration’s ongoing immigration failures:
May 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In advance of the Secretary of Homeland Security’s visit to Illinois, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago), released the following statement condemning the federal administration’s ongoing immigration failures:
The Illinois Reimagine Public Safety Act has helped fight violence and lift up communities. This work has led to new opportunities and new directions for the multiracial working class of our city and state. I’m proud to support it!
April 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Illinois Reimagine Public Safety Act has helped fight violence and lift up communities. This work has led to new opportunities and new directions for the multiracial working class of our city and state. I’m proud to support it!