News & Updates

NILES, IL — The Assyrian for Bruce Coalition convened today for an inspiring roundtable bringing together Assyrian civic leaders, faith leaders, small-business owners, and community advocates from across the 9th District. The gathering centered around honest conversation, shared history, and a unified commitment to the future of the Assyrian people—both in the diaspora and in their ancestral homeland.

CHICAGO, IL — Orthodox Jewish community leaders in the Illinois 9th Congressional District have announced an endorsement of Bruce Leon for Congress, marking a significant moment of collective support ahead of the March Primary Election...

Our campaign had a fantastic week. We finalized our plan for 2026, and I am energized by the road ahead.

I built my business from 3 people and $200 into one of the first major PEOs in the country by spotting problems others ignored and solving them with integrity and innovation. I am building this campaign the same way...

Jewish students at Northwestern did not feel safe. They were harassed, intimidated, and pushed out of campus spaces. That is the reality. Instead of acknowledging the harm done to these students, Mayor Biss chose to attack the settlement and frame the entire matter as a political conspiracy. That is not leadership. It is avoidance.

Years ago, I met a family who was just weeks away from losing their home. They had fallen behind on payments after a medical crisis, and foreclosure was almost certain. They were good people who had worked hard all their lives, but like so many Americans, they had no cushion when life went sideways....

Last night the Senate reached a bipartisan deal to reopen the government, restore federal jobs, and keep food assistance flowing. It is not perfect, but it helps people. I support it.

Every other candidate...

Someone asked me the other day why I’m running for Congress. He told me he’d just bought a house in a gated community in Florida and couldn’t figure out why I’d spend my days at food banks, town halls, and late-night fundraising calls instead of sitting by the beach.

Here’s why: I’m wired...

CHICAGO, IL — Democratic 9th congressional candidate Bruce Leon today called for a temporary truce between Chicago, Illinois, and the federal government to protect immigrant families and reduce the risk of further escalation amid ongoing immigration enforcement disputes...

Today marks a historic step toward ending the devastating war that has taken so many innocent lives — Israeli and Palestinian alike.

The release of hostages and the promise of peace are blessings the world has prayed for since October 7th. But behind every headline are real people whose lives have been shattered...

A terrorist opened fire in Jerusalem, killing six innocent people—a teacher, a rabbi, a father of six, a grandmother, a newlywed immigrant, and a former American cardiologist.

I heard about this yesterday right after standing with Ald. Debra Silverstein and Jewish community leaders at City Hall. We were there because Mayor Brandon Johnson...

We officially launched our campaign with an unforgettable kickoff — Unity in the Community. More than 1,000 neighbors, friends, and families joined us for a day of celebration and purpose. From the Jessie White Tumblers dazzling the crowd to the petting zoo, food, and festivities, the energy was incredible...

MORTON GROVE, IL - At the Assyrian Food Festival in Morton Grove yesterday, Bruce Leon today Israel’s recognition of the genocides committed against the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek peoples during the final years of the Ottoman Empire...

What a joy to join the vibrant celebration of India’s Independence Day Parade this Sunday! Walking alongside friends, neighbors, and community members down Devon Avenue reminded me once again of the strength and diversity that make our district so special....

I’m running for Congress.

Not because I’ve always dreamed of being in politics — but because I believe we need people in Washington who’ve actually built something. Who’ve led teams. Hired people. Faced hard choices. Stuck to their values — even when it wasn’t easy...