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Ram Villivalam
USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyIllinois · 8th Senate DistrictMember of the Illinois Senate

Ram Villivalam

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Ram Villivalam is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate for the 8th district. He made history as the first Asian American, Indian American, and Telugu American elected to the Illinois Senate, assuming office in January 2019 after defeating the incumbent in a competitive primary. Prior to his legislative career, he served as a political director for Congressman Brad Schneider and as a legislative coordinator for SEIU Healthcare-Illinois. He also co-founded the Progressive Turnout Project PAC in 2015 and currently serves as the Democratic Party committeeperson for Chicago's 39th ward.

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Born
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Birth place
, U.S.
Education
George Washington University ( BA )
Career
Political director for Brad Schneider, legislative coordinator for SEIU Healthcare-Illinois, co-founder of Progressive Turnout Project PAC

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