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Carina Santa Maria

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Illinois Senate District 27, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering the cost of living, including property taxes and healthcare
  • Expanding affordable housing, including for youth aging out of foster care
  • Community safety and mental health services
Biography

Carina Santa Maria is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Santa Maria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Executive Director of Shelter, Inc., a child welfare agency in Arlington Heights, per her campaign site. She was elected an Arlington Heights Village Trustee in 2025. She is running for the open 27th District seat being vacated by Sen. Mark L. Walker.

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