The former state Deputy Treasurer Raja Krishnamoorthi formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for comptroller last Sunday. If elected, Krishnamoorthi will become the first Asian American to hold office in the state of Illinois.1
The U.S. Census estimates over half a million in the state identify themselves as Asian American, which representing only four percent of the total state population.2 That raises the significance of Krishnamoorthi candidacy by itself. The 36-year old lawyer is a strong supporter of President Barack Obama; he worked for Obama’s U.S. Senate run back in 2004. Krishnamoorthi is running a campaign aimed at a cleaner and more transparent government, ethics reform, and an overhaul of state cemetery regulations.3
1 Chicago Tribune
2 U.S.Census
3 Raja Krishnamoorthi’s website
Chicago Breaking News offers this video report on Krishnamoorthi’s formal candidacy.
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