Press Release: Make America Affordable Now PAC Endorses Nick Uniejewski for Illinois State Senate
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2025
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Make America Affordable Now PAC Endorses Nick Uniejewski for Illinois State Senate
Chicago, IL – The Make America Affordable Now PAC today announced its endorsement of Nick Uniejewski, Democratic candidate for Illinois State Senate in the 6th District. The PAC—aligned with the mission of One Fair Wage to address the affordability crisis facing working families—has named Uniejewski its first endorsement in Illinois.
“Nick Uniejewski isn’t running to manage the system as it is—he’s running to change it,” said Richard Rodriguez, Treasurer of Make America Affordable Now PAC. “Working people in Illinois are tired of politicians who talk about affordability while wages stagnate, sub-minimum wages persist, and costs skyrocket. Nick has lived the struggle, and he has the spine to fight for real solutions. He knows true economic dignity comes from raising wages, eliminating the sub-minimum wage, expanding affordable housing, and respecting labor. That is the leadership Illinois needs right now.”
Uniejewski brings personal experience to the campaign—he’s worked as a gig worker driving for Lyft, seeing firsthand how sub-minimum wages and low wages leave people behind. He is running on a bold platform to raise wages, eliminate the sub-minimum wage for tipped workers, increase affordable housing, and build an economy that works for everyone—not just the wealthy and well-connected.
“I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Make America Affordable Now,” said Uniejewski. “I know how tough it’s gotten to make ends meet. I’m not just talking about these issues in the abstract—I’ve lived them, and I know too many in our district doing the same right now. We must pay people what they deserve with tips on top, raise wages across the board, and build the coalitions we’ll need to succeed on housing, fair wages, and economic growth together.”
The Make America Affordable Now PAC joins a growing coalition of progressive organizations backing Uniejewski’s campaign, including Northside Democracy for America, Chicago Growth Project, and Cook County Latino Democrats.
The Democratic Primary is March 17, 2026.
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