“There is too much blind partisanship in Congress, which has blocked progress on critical issues. Too many members view compromise as weakness rather than the essence of our democracy. This has to end.”

American attorney and politician, born 1973

Raja Krishnamoorthi is an American attorney and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is best known for his work in Congress, representing part of Illinois and taking part in national politics as a Democrat. His public profile is tied to elected office and legal practice rather than to a long list of published works or formal honors.