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State ReP for Illinois’ 12th District

Fighting for a Stronger,
Safer Chicago!

Karim is proud to be endorsed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, organized labor, and leading advocates for immigrant rights and reproductive freedom.

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Why I'm Running

I’m running for State Representative because this community has shaped my entire life and because too many families here are feeling the ground shift beneath them. The cost of living is rising faster than paychecks, housing is harder to afford, our immigrant neighbors are being targeted by Trump and his allies, and people want to know that their neighborhoods will remain safe and supportive. This is where my wife and I met, where we’re raising our son, and where I want every family to feel they can build a stable, secure future.

My parents came to this country undocumented, without money or formal education, believing that hard work and opportunity could rewrite the future for our family. I grew up working in our family’s small business and saw up close what it takes to overcome barriers, navigate complicated systems, and keep going when the stakes are high.

Today, I help run our family’s businesses, including here in the district, creating good-paying jobs and standing with the people who make our work possible. Being rooted in this community has shown me how closely state decisions affect everyday life and how important it is to have leaders who take that responsibility seriously.

I’m running to bring those lived experiences to Springfield and to fight for a government that works for people, not against them. I want to make it easier to raise a family, open a business, afford a home, and trust that your neighborhood has the schools, safety, and infrastructure you deserve. This campaign is about protecting opportunity and ensuring every family has a real chance to thrive.

Fighting for a Stronger, Safer Chicago

My Priorities

Across our community, families are feeling squeezed by rising costs, skyrocketing property taxes, concerns about public safety, and uncertainty about what comes next. At the same time, we’re seeing real threats to our democracy and our rights. Donald Trump and his allies are attacking civil rights, targeting immigrant communities, and undermining confidence in our elections. Illinois must be a counterweight as a place that stands up for fairness, dignity, and the rule of law.

My priorities are grounded in protecting opportunity here at home and delivering practical results for this district. That means lowering everyday costs, keeping neighborhoods safe, strengthening public schools, and making sure people can afford to live and stay in their communities. It also means defending our democratic values and standing up for people when their rights are on the line.

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