U.S. HouseIn officeDemocratic PartyIllinois · 8th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Profile
Raja Krishnamoorthi is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district since 2017. Born in New Delhi and raised in Peoria, Illinois, he holds degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Before his election to Congress, he worked as a law clerk, served as a special assistant attorney general in Illinois, and held roles in state government and the private sector. In Congress, he has focused on issues including workforce development, consumer protection, and national security, notably leading investigations into the vaping industry and advocating for stricter oversight of technology exports to China.
Details
- Born
- July 19, 1973 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- New Delhi, India
- Education
- Princeton University (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering), Harvard Law School (Juris Doctor)
- Career
- Attorney, law clerk, special assistant attorney general, deputy state treasurer, president of high-tech small businesses
