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Maria Peterson
Candidate for State House
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Maria Peterson is a community leader, attorney, and first-generation Mexican American dedicated to advocating for working families across Illinois. She served as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor, handling workplace safety cases, and has been deeply engaged in community service, including as State Elections Lead for Moms Demand Action and on various civic and nonprofit boards.
Top Priorities
- Lowering Costs for Working Families
- Protecting Our Environment
- Community Safety and Mental Health