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Dagmara Avelar
Candidate for State House District 85
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Biography
Dagmara Avelar is the State Representative for the 85th House District, where she was first elected in 2020. For over a decade, she has dedicated her life to advocating for working families, focusing particularly on projects addressing barriers for low-income and limited English proficient Illinois residents. A former undocumented DREAMer, she became a U.S. Citizen in 2016.
Top Priorities
- Property Tax Relief
- Healthcare Access
- Investment in Education