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Lakesia Collins

Lakesia Collins

Democratic · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Illinois Senate District 5, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Focuses on issues affecting youth in foster care
  • Supports mothers and working families
  • Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare for seniors
Biography

Lakesia Collins is the incumbent state senator for Illinois Senate District 5, per the campaign site. Before public office, Collins worked at a nursing home and is a single mother of three.

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