Susheela Jayapal Endorsed By Bernie Sanders

India-West News Desk

WASHINGTON, DC – Susheela Jayapal has won endorsement of Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for her congressional campaign from Oregon’s third district, a heavily Democratic leaning one.

Jayapal, 61, is the elder sister of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal who leads the progressive wing of legislators in the House.

“For many years, Susheela Jayapal has been an outstanding progressive leader in Oregon,” Sanders said. “From early in her career, she has stood with working families as she advocated for workers’ rights, fought to strengthen support for immigrant and refugee communities, and took on big polluters. I look forward to serving with her in Congress,” Sanders said.

“I’m honored and thrilled that Sen. Bernie Sanders, a champion for affordable health care and climate action, has chosen to endorse my campaign,” Susheela said. “Sen. Sanders joins dozens of leaders and organizations, who know I’m the progressive champion Oregonians need to fight for our families and communities in Congress.”