Standing up and Taking Action!

Press Release

Tonia Khouri (R-Aurora) officially announced her candidacy for Congress for the 11th Congressional District yesterday at Frontier Park in Naperville. Over 200 supporters in attendance included veterans, community leaders, and residents from throughout the district.

Khouri shared a vision that focused on issues directly affecting the people of the 11th Congressional District.

"We have a beautifully diverse district and different communities have different concerns. As I traveled the district getting to know the people, I heard a common theme regarding jobs, education, and safety in our communities. I've listened to the people of the 11th District and I will take what's important to them with me to Washington. I will be laser focused on how we can help our communities from the federal level with regards to jobs, education, and safety in our communities."

Khouri also spoke about being a mom, "As a mom, and as I speak with other moms throughout the district, and what we want for our children is pretty simple: We want our kids to grow up safe, healthy, and to get a good education without breaking the bank. But if our kids are not safe, then being healthy and getting a good education won't happen. We must keep our children safe."

Khouri, a small business owner in district and active member with local Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, and Women's Clubs had quite a few leaders in attendance to give praise in her effort to challenge the status quo.

Mike Barbour, area advocate for veterans was more than pleased to give his support.

"My time in the military taught me that you want to be around passionate people who are leaders. Tonia Khouri epitomizes that lesson learned," said Barbour.

Entrepreneur and active member of the Joliet Chamber of Commerce, Lupe Vega said he stepped out of his comfort zone to give his very first public speech.

"Tonia Khouri and I both love America and the opportunities available in our great nation. We share many of the same values and we both live to create opportunity. I believe Tonia has all the qualities to be an excellent Congresswoman for the 11th District. We need representatives that want to bring opportunity back to Illinois and to the United States of America," said Vega.

Other local elected officials in attendance that gave their full support to Khouri included Republican Caucus Leader Christine Radogno, State Senator Jim Oberweis, and State Representative Grant Wehrli.

Tonia Khouri's family also joined her as she made her run for Congress official.

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