Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat Chakrabarti, Progressive Firebrand Behind the Green New Deal
The Sunrise Movement has endorsed Saikat Chakrabarti, a prominent figure behind the Green New Deal, as he runs for Congress in California's 11th District. Chakrabarti, who previously served as chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is known for his progressive stance and has been a vocal critic of moderate Democrats. His campaign is supported by several progressive representatives and aims to continue advocating for climate action and working-class issues.
- ▪Saikat Chakrabarti is running for Congress in California's 11th District.
- ▪He has been endorsed by the Sunrise Movement and several progressive representatives.
- ▪Chakrabarti previously served as chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and co-founded Justice Democrats.
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Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat Chakrabarti, Progressive Firebrand Behind the Green New Deal The former AOC staffer is an at-times divisive figure known for provoking the political establishment. Sunrise argues he’s needed in Congress to take on Trump. Jessica Washington May 27 2026, 3:21 p.m. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Saikat Chakrabarti during a candidate forum for California's 11th Congressional District in San Francisco on January 7, 2026. Photo: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images The Sunrise Movement is leaning into its roots in climate activism with a congressional endorsement of Saikat Chakrabarti, the former chief of staff to Rep.
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