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Cook County, Illinois

Illinois Senate District 11

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One candidate is tracked for Illinois Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Porfirio. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Mike Porfirio (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mike Porfirio is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Mike Porfirio

Mike Porfirio

Democratic · Incumbent

Mike Porfirio is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Navy Reserve officer who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, per the Illinois General Assembly. He worked as public works director for the Village of Bridgeview before his election and has represented the 11th District since 2023, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Candidate roster from official Cook County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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