Chibu Asonye

Chibu Asonye (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 13th Congressional District. She lost as a write-in in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Asonye completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Chibu Asonye was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a high school diploma from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2018. She has also attended the University of Mississippi. Her career experience includes working as a college administrator. She has been affiliated with the Illinois Green Party and Workers Strike Back.^[1]

Elections

2024

Illinois' 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)

Illinois' 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Incumbent Nikki Budzinski defeated Joshua Loyd and Chibu Asonye in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Nikki Budzinski (D)	58.1	191,339
	Joshua Loyd (R)	41.9	137,917
	Chibu Asonye (Independent) (Write-in)	0.1	244

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 329,500
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Bradley Horges Jr. (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Incumbent Nikki Budzinski advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nikki Budzinski	100.0	32,314

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,314
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Layne Willhite (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Joshua Loyd defeated Thomas Clatterbuck in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on March 19, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Joshua Loyd	55.9	15,633
	Thomas Clatterbuck	44.1	12,320

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,953
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

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Ballotpedia survey responses

Chibu Asonye completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Asonye's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Chibu is a great young lady being great

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?

Medicare For All
Total Student Loan Forgiveness
Pro-Peace,

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Dental Insurance

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Watch the Bad Faith podcast with Briahna Joy Gray and Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar. Learn about Libertarian Socialism. Listen to Sonnie Johnson.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To always be beholden to the people electing an official and not corporations.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To materially benefit the constituents within their district, to enact the will of the United States people, and to produce the laws necessary for the American working class to achieve life and liberty and pursue their happiness.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember September 11th. I was four years old, sitting in my public elementary school, wondering if the Sears Tower was safe. My mother worked in Downtown Chicago at the time. I remember finally getting home and watching the aftermath for weeks every evening with my parents. I also remember the two decades of nonstop war.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a federal work-study petitioner and dining hall student employee. I worked in my undergraduate residence hall dining room in the dorm's basement, ever convenient. I had the job for two years and became a Student supervisor, and left to become a Resident Advisor in the same dorm.

What is your favorite book? Why?

All American Girl by Meg Cabot. I read it in the 8th grade when we were asked to decide our futures. US History was my favorite subject, and I liked watching the History Channel and the WTTW PBS News. The main character was in High School but very similar to me. She made it seem cool to be intensely into American History. I love Meg Cabot's books; I highly recommend them.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

No one. I would rather be myself in a fictional setting and have a one-off adventure.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I'm Your Baby Tonight by Whitney Houston

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The power to declare war, complete oversight of the Pentagon, and direct influence on laws of the land.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I now believe being a local community organizer is most beneficial. Previous long-term experience in a given locale is best for securing Representatives Washington D.C. office investment.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Reckless government spending that is not in the interest of the American working class and our climate future. Consistently ineffective Congress and in complete disregard for the will of the American public.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Sure, it's in the Constitution.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are acceptable and must be implemented along with ethical reforms, including ending the "revolving door."

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Shirley Chisholm

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, I do.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Within the next two years, the US House must investigate the Pentagon as the US military has not passed an audit as the law requires.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Illinois Green Party

What committees interest you?

Agriculture, Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Ethics.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

All levels of government have a fiduciary responsibility to the American people, and all government personnel are accountable to them. Government spending needs to be overhauled to address the looming national debt crisis.

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Chibu Asonye

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Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

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Campaign themes

2024

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Ballotpedia survey responses

Campaign finance summary

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