Neil Khot

Neil Khot earned a high school diploma from MVMS High School and a bachelor's degree from the KLS Gogte Institute of Technology in 1996. His career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in a small town in India and was raised by a single mother. In my 20s, I moved to America with 300 dollars and a dream of being able to start my own business. Now, I am proud to have my own business with over 200 employees in the 8th district and beyond. I am running for Congress, not as a career politician, but as an outsider who will bring fresh ideas to Washington.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

The American Dream is out of reach for too many Americans, and I am running to change that. If elected, I will work to ensure that all Americans can reach their full potential with the skills necessary for well-paying jobs.It is our duty to protect our senior citizens, like my own mother, from losing their healthcare or their social security. My biggest priority in Congress will be to protect Social Security and Medicare because they are not just welfare programs; they are America’s promise to our seniors.I will always stand up to MAGA extremists. We must defend the rule of law, protect healthcare, support working families, and protect immigrants.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I came to America as a proud immigrant, and now I can’t leave my house without my passport. I support scaling back ICE and bringing common sense and humanity back into our immigration system. This includes refocusing enforcement on violent offenders, streamlining pathways to immigrate, and reducing wait times for visas and permanent residency.

We must make sure that everybody has access to quality, affordable healthcare. Right now, the best mechanism we have to do that is by strengthening the Affordable Care Act. We need to protect subsidies that ensure that people are able to see a doctor when they get sick, and seek emergency care when they need it.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

U.S. Representative Shri Thanedar

Illinois Representative Fred Crespo

Illinois Representative Stephanie Kifowit

Mayor of Schaumburg Tom Dailly

Chicago Alderman David Moore

Singer and Radio Host Santita Jackson

American4Hindus PAC