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meet nick

Meet Nick Uniejewski (“you-nih-jess-key”), running for State Senator in Illinois’ 6th District. Nick is a community organizer and pragmatic progressive running to bring a new generation of leadership to Springfield.

Read about Nick’s stances on the issues that are important to our district here and learn more about Nick here.

Let’s fight for a better future together!

The latest from Instagram…

View fullsize When I talk to our trans neighbors, they’re not asking for platitudes. They want to know how we’re going to fight back. We can—and must—take action at the state level: requiring insurance companies to cover HRT and gender-aff
View fullsize Nick has hosted more than 100 salon-style conversations—gatherings rooted in listening, learning, and building a people-powered movement for real change. Now, on the eve of petition season, he’s inviting you to a different kind of salon&m
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View fullsize Grateful for another powerful salon where we dug into what’s at stake in this primary on March 17—and why it matters who we send to Springfield. We talked about the outsized influence of big money in politics. That’s why I’ve
View fullsize Yes, I’ll talk about Accessory Dwelling Units while hula hooping. If we’re going to solve our state’s most complex problems, you need a state senator who can multitask. 😉 Big thank you to @khloecoulee for hosting the most unforget
View fullsize Had a great salon in River North—thank you to everyone who showed up, asked the tough questions, and shared what you’re concerned about. These conversations are exactly why I’m running: to listen, learn, and work alongside you to t
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View fullsize When politicians disappear between elections, it’s no wonder people feel ignored. We need leaders who show up—who actually listen, organize alongside us, and fight like hell for you every day. I’m running to bring new energy, urge
View fullsize Spent the weekend knocking on doors and listening to neighbors across the district—and let me tell you, people are fired up. They’re worried about the state of public transit. They’re worried about cuts to critical programs like Me
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