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Together, we will protect the American Dream for generations to come!
My pledge to you…
I am running for Congress because I know how important freedom and the American Dream are. We need a Representative who will provide financial stability and security for our communities so you can get ahead and leadership to secure our borders and stand up to international bullies.
Forty-four years ago, my family and I fled Nicaragua to escape the deadly civil war and communist takeover. We found safety and opportunity in Galesburg, Illinois, where I raised my family, and we are pursuing our American Dream.
Today, all that is at risk. Our families are suffering and making unnecessary sacrifices while those in Washington destroy our economy and create dysfunction and bipartisan bickering.
Ordinary families are hurting, and extremists are using our pain to divide us, undermine our institutions, and advance their own political goals. I’ll work every day for great careers, world-class schools, and safe communities so you can build the life of your dreams.
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Issues
Create Financial Security
Prices are skyrocketing, and hardworking families are struggling. We need to get back to what makes our economy strong and deliver the financial security hardworking Americans need while providing them a chance to finally get ahead. Let’s cut taxes, fight inflation, secure our global supply chains, ramp up domestic energy production, and bring the costs of goods down.
Guarantee the American Dream and Values for our Kids and Grandkids
Almost five decades ago, Ray and his family fled tyranny and settled in Galesburg. In the years since, he and his family exemplified the American Dream, working hard to rebuild the life the communists stole from them. Ray will protect the values and freedom that make America special and fight for great careers, world-class schools, and safe communities, ensuring you have every opportunity to build the life of your dreams.
Make Sure You Have Safe Communities
Today’s high violent crime levels are unacceptable. We must secure our families and protect our children by providing common-sense solutions. We must start with removing violent criminals and drugs from our streets and prosecuting those who commit horrific violent crimes.
Deliver Results For Our Community
Ray is running to serve you. He has spent much of his life serving and fighting for our interests. He isn’t going to D.C. to benefit himself or to be a media darling. Ray is running for Congress to stop the political backstabbing, push common sense policies, and get things done for you and your family.
Stand Up To Bullies And Rebuild Our Institutions
We must work together to stand up to domestic and international bullies. Ray has fought communism and seen firsthand the violence and terror that comes with socialism and tyranny. He won’t let it happen here! Ray will support our military and law enforcement, and provide the support and tools they need to do their jobs. Ray will stand up for our men and women in uniform, the Rule of Law, and our Constitutional rights.
National Security And Borders
The threats to our borders and our homeland are real. Our allies are threatened by communism and authoritarians, our borders are being overrun, and Ray won’t let Communist China bully us on the international stage or threaten our communities from within. He will secure our border and bring common sense solutions to keep your family safe.
About Ray
Ray Estrada is a successful entrepreneur, international businessman, and philanthropist. When he was twelve, his family fled Nicaragua, barely escaping the deadly civil war that resulted in the communist takeover. Ray and his wife Amy settled in Galesburg where they raised their four kids. He built a successful business career, and today, he continues to give back to the community to help those in need.
Ray founded and served as President of the Estrada Global Foundation, which provides aid to refugees and displaced citizens through direct assistance to provide for their basic needs and safety. During his tenure at the organization, he traveled internationally into refugee camps in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Spain, and sent aid to war-torn Ukraine to displaced citizens and political exiles. Closer to home, Ray testified to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. Congress, and he led the initiative to provide over half a million meals to needy families in Western Illinois.
Ray knows the vital importance of freedom, liberty, prosperity, the rule of law, and a free press to create prosperity, safety, and security for all people. Informed by his own life story, he is passionately committed to fighting communism and for fostering the American Dream-style opportunities for men, women, and children in the United States.
In 2022, Mr. Estrada’s work and contributions were recognized by the State of Illinois in House Resolution 696, sponsored by State Rep. Dan Swanson, who said, “Estrada is a great example of what the American Dream can be with hard work and determination.”
Ray and his wife Amy recently celebrated 29 years of marriage and have been blessed with two sons and two daughters. They are members of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Galesburg. Ray is a graduate of Augustana College B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and earned an M.B.A. from North Park University, Chicago, with a concentration in Finance. Ray has served as Chief of the Knox County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Department.
About Ray
Ray Estrada is a successful entrepreneur, international businessman, and philanthropist. When he was twelve, his family fled Nicaragua, barely escaping the deadly civil war that resulted in the communist takeover. Ray and his wife Amy settled in Galesburg where they raised their four kids. He built a successful business career, and today, he continues to give back to the community to help those in need.
Ray founded and served as President of the Estrada Global Foundation, which provides aid to refugees and displaced citizens through direct assistance to provide for their basic needs and safety. During his tenure at the organization, he traveled internationally into refugee camps in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Spain, and sent aid to war-torn Ukraine to displaced citizens and political exiles. Closer to home, Ray testified to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. Congress, and he led the initiative to provide over half a million meals to needy families in Western Illinois.
Ray knows the vital importance of freedom, liberty, prosperity, the rule of law, and a free press to create prosperity, safety, and security for all people. Informed by his own life story, he is passionately committed to fighting communism and for fostering the American Dream-style opportunities for men, women, and children in the United States.
In 2022, Mr. Estrada’s work and contributions were recognized by the State of Illinois in House Resolution 696, sponsored by State Rep. Dan Swanson, who said, “Estrada is a great example of what the American Dream can be with hard work and determination.”
Ray and his wife Amy recently celebrated 29 years of marriage and have been blessed with two sons and two daughters. They are members of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Galesburg. Ray is a graduate of Augustana College B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and earned an M.B.A. from North Park University, Chicago, with a concentration in Finance. Ray has served as Chief of the Knox County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Department.